Megan Crouchman

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Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am an Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor, with 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. My practice is dedicated to helping clients explore their unconscious processes, understand the root causes of their emotional struggles, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

 
Specialisations

  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship issues
  • Identity and Self-esteem issues
  • Childless and Childfree issues
  • Stress management
  • Anxiety and Depression

Services Offered:

Individual Therapy: Personalised one-on-one sessions tailored and attuned to your specific needs and goals.
Short-Term Therapy: Focused on addressing immediate concerns and developing coping strategies within a limited number of sessions.
Long-Term Therapy: In-depth exploration of unconscious processes, past experiences, and their impact on present behaviour, allowing for profound personal growth and healing.
Flexible Session Formats: I offer face-to-face sessions, as well as online video sessions and telephone counselling to accommodate your preferences and needs.
Convenient Appointment Times: Early morning and late afternoon appointments available to work around traditional work hours.
 
Therapeutic Approach

My core approach to counselling is rooted in psychodynamic principles, which emphasise the importance of unconscious processes and early life experiences in shaping our present behaviour and emotions. Through a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship, we will work together to uncover hidden patterns, understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, and foster meaningful change.

However, I recognise the diverse needs and preferences of clients, and as such, integrate other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to address your unique needs, preferences, specific concerns and goals. The choice of modalities is tailored to each client's unique needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals, ensuring a personalised and holistic approach to healing and growth. By integrating diverse therapeutic techniques, I strive to provide comprehensive support, empowering you to navigate your challenges, cultivate resilience, and live a fulfilling life.
 
How to book an appointment

Feel free to contact me via email, text or telephone call to discuss how we can work together to help you achieve your personal and emotional well-being.

I believe that the relationship between us is the at the core of the work and cultivates healing and change and it is important then that you feel the relationship with a counsellor is right for you.


Further information

I am located in Chelmer Village, Chelmsford. Which is easily accessible from all areas of Chelmsford, Boreham, Hatfield Peverel, Witham, Maldon, Baddow and Braintree areas. With a local bus route stopping very close by. 

I am fully insured. I adhere to the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists Code of Ethics, to ensure good practice. I undertake regular professional supervision as well as continued professional development. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
  • Diploma in Groupwork Practice 
  • Ongoing CPD
  • Bachelor of Social Work

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Childfree by Choice
  • Childlessness 

Fees

£50.00 - £75.00
Free initial in-person or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle Students

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

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

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.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Microsoft Teams
Megan Crouchman
Megan Crouchman