Meela Sanasy-Powell
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About me
HelIo, my name is Meela, from Pause and Way Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am a pluralistic therapist, meaning that I work from a range of modalities, finding the right fit for you and your issues. I work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds.
I work most often with clients suffering from anxiety, generally this is linked to stress. We all have so many demands on our time and other resources that can impact our own mental health and wellbeing. I offer a judgment free, "safe space" in which we can explore your issues and concerns and work to move way from this feeling of worry, tension and nervousness.
My background in education means I have significant experience with teens and their issues and understand the pressures from peers, education and society as a whole. Helping us to work together to resolve issues and concerns.
Counselling offers a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you or your teen can explore issues that are causing concern. I will work with you to explore these worries and help to develop coping strategies to support them now and into the future.
For more information please see my website; www.pauseandway.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's mental health
- Level 3 certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Level 4 diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Professional diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling practice
- Fully registered with the NCPS, membership number; NCS21-00241
- Enhanced DBS check on the update service
Background
The first twenty years of my career were spent teaching Economics and Business Studies in local high schools, with an additional pastoral role supporting young people with personal issues, helping them overcome their barriers to learning.
When Covid-19 hit in 2020, I took the opportunity to complete some counselling courses to better support the young people in my care. This area has continued to interest me and I have refocused my career path with further professional training which has developed into Pause and Way.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I do offer a reduced rate for block booking, please see my website for further details: pauseandway.co.uk
Discounts are available for student counsellors, please get in touch for more information.
Further information
I work online via Zoom or in person in from STEM in the Farsley area of Leeds or Rooms @1900 in Calverley.
