Mary Yeomans
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About me
I am a humanistic integrative counsellor working with clients with a variety of issues - I have particular experience/interest in bereavement and loss, and individuals receiving diagnosis of ADHD/autism later in life. I am a LGBTQ+ affirmative practitioner and have experience in working with individuals experiencing issues and challenges around identity and orientation.
My belief as a practitioner is that as humans we are inherently good, but our circumstances and environment can impact how we view ourselves and others. Often, a person seeks therapy because they feel in conflict, moving between thinking about what they ‘should be’ and what they think they ‘are’. Events throughout life can cause us to challenge these scripts and can bring barriers and obstacles that prevent us living as our authentic selves. My role as counsellor is to offer a non-judgemental, empathic space where these thoughts can be explored and reflected upon safely and collaboratively.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling from Metanoia Institute (Middlesex University). I also hold a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling accredited by BACP. I am a Registered Member of BACP.
I have worked in various roles within the field of mental health since 2018. I began as a volunteer facilitating art therapy groups at Mind; through to working in the NHS as a practitioner in an acute inpatient ward; counselling patients and families in a hospice setting; and now my current role as a humanistic counsellor in private practice. Prior to this, I was a hairdresser for over 20 years – a role which sparked my curiosity for understanding people and how an individual perceives and views themselves.
I have completed CPD in working with autism and neurodiversity (in collaboration with NATP and Anna Freud), SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity), and peer support training with ImROC.
Creativity plays a big part in the work I do. Whether it be metaphorically in discussion, or practically using art materials or objects – the process can be a way of expressing emotions or communicating feelings in moments when finding the words can be a struggle.
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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Fees
£55.00 - £85.00
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute telephone call for you to decide whether counselling feels like it will be helpful and if we feel we are able to work together. I may be unable to answer your call immediately but please leave a message with a contact number and I will return your call within 48 hours.
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I currently have sessions available on Monday evenings at Birchin Court, Central London and Thursdays at Chapter House, West Malling.
Further information
Chapter House is on the first floor and is only accessible by staircase. There is free parking in the high street (up to 2 hours) and surrounding roads. There is a pay and display car park opposite the practice, behind Tesco. The practice is approximately 10 minutes walk from West Malling train station (Ashford - Maidstone East - London line).
Library Rooms 1.08 at Birchin Court is on the first floor and accessible by stairs and elevator. The nearest tube stations are Bank (3 minutes walk) and Liverpool Street (7 minutes walk). There is a NCP car park next to Cannon Street station (10 minutes walk).
