Martin Sawers
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About me
I have run a private psychotherapy practice since 1994 in Slough and Bristol, and also have considerable experience of working in Primary Care, having worked in GP surgeries since 1994. I am a Designated Member of the Counsellors' Collective South West LLP.
Psychotherapy is usually conducted under an open-ended contract, but short-term work is also possible. Using psychotherapy, you can explore all kinds of life issues in a safe and confidential space. In our initial meeting we can establish the basis of our work together. Sessions are normally arranged on a weekly basis, but other arrangements can be negotiated.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy & Counselling (BCPC) from 1989, qualifying with the Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy in 1997. As well as a private psychotherapy practice, I also have considerable experience of counselling in Primary Care, having worked in GP surgeries since 1994.
Since September 2012 I have been working part-time in the East Berkshire IAPT Talking Therapies service under the Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.
I am a licenced Counselling for Depression (CfD) and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) practitioner.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am one of the Designated Members of the Counsellors' Collective South West LLP (www.counsellorscollective.co.uk)
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
Psychotherapy & Supervision: £55 per 50-minute hour
Supervision: 1½-hour sessions can be arranged for £70
When I work
Berkshire clients can only be seen online currently.
Limited face-to-face space for Bristol clients.
Further information
Supervision - I have been supervising counsellors in private practice and in Primary Care since 2000, and completed supervision training with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (CSTD) in July 2013. I am a supervisor member of the Counsellors' Collective South West.
