Millicent Martin-Lebert

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About me

As a Registered BACP integrative counsellor, I  believe that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to therapy. Instead of facing difficult times alone,  I encourage you  to reach out to me. I provide a safe therapeutic environment, where you ca feel comfortable at your own pace. My goal is to establish a relationship  based on respect, openness, and trust, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.

During our first session  we will work on building this therapeutic alliance and  discuss whether counselling is the  right fit for you.

A Client Counselling experience: How counselling helped me?

"Counselling has enabled me to look at life differently and slowly develop my understanding about issues in my life relating to studies, work, home and family. It has allowed me to have space to explore my thoughts and feelings in area I have not been able to talk about before or may not have considered before. I am now starting to feel good about myself, more confident and have. more belief in who I am as a person. I am able to use the sessions to work on developing certain areas in my life and take action rather than just worry. So far it has been a challenging yet eye-opening experience"

My Approaches

We are living in a time of uncertainty, where many people are increasingly affected by loneliness, isolation, neglect and rejection -conditions that can lead to mental health issues. I approach each individual without judgment and value the unique  perspectives they bring to the therapy. I offer Person Centred Therapy, which fosters an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, allowing you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and  create a good supportive  environment for personal growth.

If, at any point, during the therapeutic process, you feel stuck, we can incorporate other interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psych-education, and Motivational Interviewing. Whether through one or a combination of these approaches. I will help  you  find a  way to see the light at the end of your journey. I strongly believe that everyone copes at a different levels, so I draw from a variety of skills, knowledge, and experiences to meet  your specific needs and create the appropriate environment for building a therapeutic alliance that  will support your progress toward recovery.

Training, qualifications & experience

  •  Psychology and Criminology BSc. (Hons)
  •  Psychotherapeutic Counselling Adv/Higher Dip. (MNCS) (ACC)
  •  Introduction to Counselling (Level 6)
  •  Diploma in Psychiatric and Mental Illness 
  •  Certificate in Couples Counselling

I have a background Mental Health Nursing where  I work with a range of acute mental health issues, including depression, suicide, and self-harm. Additionally. I facilitated therapeutic support for clients experiencing dementia alongside other psychological challenges. I also have two and  a half years of experience  with  a Drug and Alcohol Charity Organisation.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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

Individual Counselling:

* For carers of people with dementia or other long term conditions.  
* Issues related to ageing (pre/post retirement counselling and/or support with planning).
* Adjustment issues, such as with managing sudden changes.

  • Understanding depression
  • Understanding anxiety
  • Working with Older people
  • Loss and grief


Therapies offered

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Fees

£55.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

Initial telephone consultation: Free

  • I offer concessions for low income group
  • I offers a sliding scale payment system. Please call directly to discuss your individual circumstances.
  •  Individual Initial assessment:  $60.00  (Face to Face and online)
  • Individual phone/Face to Face and online session: £55.00
  • Group counselling: £25- £30.00 depending on duration and attendees
  • Couples counselling: Initial assessment $80.00 (Face to Face/online)
  • Trainee counsellor (personal therapy) £35.00

When I work

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Daytime: Monday- Friday: 10:00-18:00.  Additional Fee for every other Saturday:

Further information

Short -term and long -term therapy offered
Short term - six to twelve weeks

  Flexible and Affordable Counselling

Many individuals are increasingly at risk of loneliness, isolation, neglect, and rejection. We recognize the importance of counselling and the financial constraints that families may face. Therefore, we are offering an ongoing fixed-term contract of six flexible counselling hours with the possibility of extension based on individual needs.

Face to Face or Online: An initial assessment will help determine if the RTCS approach is suitable for you, at a one -time cost. Consideration will be given based on individual circumstances. Clients pay for the first four sessions, followed by 30% of the original fees for the next two sessions.

My practice is easily accessible by bus, tube and train, with convenient parking facilities nearby

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

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