Maeve Keenoy
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About me
Life can feel uncomfortable, difficult or overwhelming for many reasons. I believe counselling offers a unique space to be able to stop, explore, and reflect which can lead to meaningful insight and change. I am offering you a place to talk about whatever you need to, whether that is the impact of past experiences, issues in the present, or concerns about the future.
I work in a very client centred way which means I value your autonomy so I do not direct or advise you but support you in understanding your own experience of the world to be more able to work out what you need. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment where you are able to constructively explore whatever you need to. I believe that by building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship there is potential to increase self-awareness, understanding and confidence which can increase clarity and insight leading to change.
My core theory is Humanistic Existential which aims to support you to understand yourself, your world and identify what gives your life meaning. We can work together to try to find a comfortable balance between societal, cultural and individual expectations which can enable you to live as authentically as possible. I work in an affirming way that respects your autonomy and supports you to feel more secure in your sense of self.
As well as my core theory I have undertaken further qualifications and training around working with trauma and working alongside trans and gender diverse people.
I have experience of working in a variety of agencies, including working in specialist agencies for substance misuse and rape and sexual abuse.
I aim to respond to messages within 48 hrs, if you have not received a response within 48hrs please check your spam/ junk mail folder.
The number of sessions can be negotiated and I can offer flexible appointment times, including evening (online only) and weekends. You also have the option of an informal chat on the phone prior to booking an appointment to discuss your needs and for you to decide whether I am the right counsellor for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4)
Diploma in Counselling for Trauma (Level 5)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Working Alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People, Gendered Intelligence
I am committed to continuing professional development and regularly attend training to further increase my knowledge and skills.
I have experience of working in specialist agencies for substance misuse and rape and sexual abuse.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals - £55 for 60 minute session
I offer a reduced rate to student counsellors completing hours for a course
I do have some reduced cost places available for those on benefits or a low income which I'm happy to discuss prior to starting counselling.
When I work
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I can be quite flexible with appointment times including some evening and weekend appointment slots.
Further information
I am a member of Accord Counselling. We are a team of experienced, qualified and committed counsellors working together in a cooperative which aims to provide and promote high quality, ethical, effective counselling in the Cardiff area. Between us, we have a huge amount of experience and expertise and as a result, can offer a range of choices to our clients. We provide a warm, friendly and approachable service which is highly professional, confidential and safe.
We are all Members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and committed to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
Please go to our website for further information at www.accord-counselling.co.uk
