About me
Hi
My name is Marianne
My lengthy and varied experience in life and as a counsellor has taught me that the establishment of a trusting relationship is of primary importance. Once this is in place then it can enable significant and positive changes to occur in terms of well being and quality of life.
I will provide a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space for the exploration of any troubling issues and help identify how these can be managed and, hopefully, resolved so old, limiting, fears, habits and beliefs can be addressed and ultimately changed.
Most of us have, at times, felt that we are helpless to change our lot and feel overwhelmed by our situation but counselling with a trusted and experienced counsellor can bring about remarkable results.
I offer a free initial consultation, without obligation, so new clients can meet with me and decide whether they would like to continue
My approach is Integrative, primarily Person Centred but incorporating Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic aspects as appropriate
I work within the British Association Code of Ethics and Practice which ensures confidentiality and respect for my clients.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP Senior Registered Counselor, UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor and hold qualifications in Further and Adult Teaching, Group Facilitation, Supervision and Critical Incident Debriefing
My work as a counselor started as a volunteer with a Youth Counseling Agency, I then worked at a College of Further Education as a counselor and tutor,during this time I developed and taught the college counseling course programme from Introductory to Diploma level
Since 2004 I have worked in private practice as a counselor, supervisor and trainer
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Counselling (per one hour session)
Individuals - £60.00
Couples - £65.00
Supervision - £60.00
I offer reduced rates for students in training
When I work
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10.30 to 8.30 Wednesday to Friday
Further information
My counselling rooms are located in Old Town, Swindon. Easily accessible and with nearby parking available
