Mikiko Akeda

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Psychotherapeutic Counsellor MBACP

About me

Reaching out for support can feel like a difficult first step, but you do not have to face life's challenges alone. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk openly about whatever is troubling you. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and relatinships at a pace that feels right for you, helping to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and discover new way of moving forward. 

As a Psychodynamic counsellor, I believe that lasting change comes through understanding the deeper patterns that shapes our thioughts, emotions and relationships. By exploring these togehter, we can create the foundations for greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and meaningful change. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

Diploma (Level 5) in Psychodynamic Counselling (BACP accredited course)

Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)

Certificate in Counselling Skill Course (NCFE)

I am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 395129) and adhere to its ethical framework.

Continuing Professional Development

Couple Therapy

Trauma-informed Practice

Neurodiversity

Member organisations

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

Cultural differences 

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

The individual session is £60, and the couples' session is £85 per session.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I provide therapy sessions in both English and Japanese.

It's crucial for you to find the right therapist, and I would like to ensure that what I can offer is beneficial for you. That's why I offer a free 30-minute online or phone consultation. This will give us the chance to determine if we are a good fit.

After the consultation, you can consider our discussion and decide if you would like to begin weekly sessions with me, with no set limit on the number of sessions.

Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

Japanese

Online platforms

Zoom
Mikiko Akeda
Mikiko Akeda