Megan Crouchman
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About me
I am an Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor, and have over 18 years of experience working with adults of all ages, experiencing a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties, in a variety of roles and settings.
Often, I work with people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression, feeling fed up, overwhelmed or, stuck repeating unhelpful patterns. Together we can explore how you’ve got to where you are, develop clarity and restore coping mechanisms, develop tools and self-confidence to improve your quality of life and re-establish meaningful relationships. I provide a space for you to explore feelings and reactions and begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
I believe that everyone has their own unique journey and experiences, and as a result, my approach is attuned to you and tailored to your individual needs. I offer brief or long term counselling sessions, depending on your needs, we will work together to establish what your goals are for therapy and regularly review these to ensure you feel you are getting what you want out of therapy.
I offer a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space for you to begin understand reasons behind symptoms, distress and emotional difficulties.
My approach is psychodynamic which can help you understand how past experiences, might be shaping current behaviours and thoughts. Through our counselling relationship and through exploring your life, you will have the opportunity to gain insight and understanding into the contributing factors around what you are finding difficult, and begin to make the changes you want too.
I offer face to face sessions in a private garden space in Chelmsford, connected to bus routes.
Alternatively, I offer online counselling for those clients further afield, or whose preference it is not to commute to sessions. Making it easier for you to find time within your week for sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling skills
- Certificate in Counselling skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Diploma in Groupwork Practice
- Ongoing CPD
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Free initial in-person or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In Person - £60, per 50 minute session
Online - £50, per 50 minute session
I can offer a free, brief introductory session for you to ask questions, and explore how counselling with me could help.
Following this an initial assessment of 90 minutes may be offered.
Initial - £75, per 90 minute session
When I work
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I offer flexible times around traditional 'office hours' as well as day time appointments.
If you require an early morning appointment please do enquire, these slots fill quickly.
