Madelene Louw
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About me
My name is Madelene Louw. I am a trained and experienced Counselling Psychotherapist with experience in the NHS and private sector. Also, I am a registered BACP and ACC member.
Do you feel overwhelmed, scared, or hopeless because of a current situation, your past, unhealthy relationships, abuse or trauma? As a result, do you have unwanted thoughts or images that keep feeding overwhelming feelings and unwanted behaviours? Subsequently, these feelings, thoughts, and behaviours might feel too difficult to understand, manage, or share with anyone, leaving you feeling alone or misunderstood. Therefore, stressors in life can cause depression, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem.
Our time together will allow you the space and opportunity to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a warm, non-judgemental, confidential and caring environment. We can also uncover possible reasons for your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that have brought you to therapy.
I trained as an Integrative Practitioner. This approach helps me choose from a range of psychological models (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic) to fashion the best approach for you. Of greatest importance is the relationship that we will develop together. Establishing a trusted alliance will be fundamental to the success of our work together.
As a result of my life experience and living abroad, I have developed a desire to support and come alongside anyone who feels overwhelmed, confused and scared. Before retraining as a Counselor/Psychotherapist, I worked in the private sector for 20 years. This experience led me to develop an interest in career transitions and change.
The endless opportunities in the UK and back home to be exposed to different cultures, religious beliefs, and social environments have further fed my desire to explore the impact that change and transition might have on others.
Additionally, I have trained as a Spiritual Director and have experience supporting clients on their spiritual journeys. I am very interested in a person's spiritual journey, especially where there are possible spiritual and psychological tensions due to trauma, abuse, and social, cultural, political, and religious tensions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of British Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Registered Member of the Christians in Counselling (ACC)
- Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MATCP)
- Higher Diploma in Counselling (Level 5)
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction (London Centre for Spiritual Direction LCSD)
Code of Ethics: As a BACP and ACC registered member, I abide by its Ethical Framework of Good Practice.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
£60 for 50 minute session. Reduced rates can be discussed and agreed.
I offer short term therapy (6-12 sessions) and open ended depending on your needs. At our first session we will discuss what could be appropriate for you.
I work face to face and online.
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