Miranda Bell

A warm welcome to you. My name is Miranda and I am an integrative counsellor which means I draw from various counselling approaches, allowing me to offer an approach that is tailored to what you need the most.

I offer face to face counselling at my practice in Collier Row Romford. Additionally I can offer counselling sessions online or by telephone. 

I believe we are all on our own personal journey and have our own individual thoughts and feelings. My role as a counsellor is to walk with you on that journey, with the aim to see things from your worldview and to support you towards discovering your full potential.

I fully understand that for many, talking about personal difficulties for the first time can feel like a daunting experience. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to share your difficulties. I will work closely with you to help you identify areas of your life where you may feel stuck or may have developed patterns of behaviour that may not be serving you well.

I offer counselling from various approaches summarised here:

Person-Centred Therapy:

This is the foundation of my approach. As your counsellor, I support you to reach your full potential in a non-leading way. I understand you are the master of your own experiences and possess the tools to develop and heal. In our sessions, I will walk alongside your experience and support you to explore what is hurting you and you will be truly heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):

CBT is a popular therapy and is an effective model for breaking unhelpful thought patterns and identifying your strengths. It is helpful for testing out negative beliefs and overcoming low mood and anxiety. I am able to integrate some CBT interventions in our work together, which can be particularly helpful for those wanting to work towards specific goals.

Psychodynamic Approach:

The basis of this approach is to help you make links between the past, present and what you experience in our counselling sessions. I find this approach can help clients become more aware of their patterns of relating to themselves and others that they may not be consciously aware of. Through the security of the counselling relationship you can work to build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.

Existential Therapy:

This approach understands that the nature of being human means there are fundamental challenges we face such as dealing with the consequences of the choices we make, having the freedom and responsibility to make decisions and ultimately the relationship we have with our own death. Often when we grieve we question our own life. This approach is particularly good at looking directly at what choices we have and honestly looking at our lives and what gives us purpose and meaning.

Whatever challenges you may be facing, I believe that you as the client hold the answers and, with the right support and environment can achieve a better wellbeing through counselling. Through a mutual therapeutic relationship my approach puts you, the client at the heart of the therapeutic process.

I very much look forward to working with you and support you towards achieving a better wellbeing. 

Counselling can help with a variety of issues. If what is concerning you is not listed above, please feel free to get in touch as I work very much on a personal level. 

Fees are £50 for weekdays within the hours of 9am to 5pm. Evenings from 6pm to 8pm are £60. I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone consultation.

I offer limited concessionary fees for those on low-income or unemployed. please contact me for more details. 

I understand how important it is to find a counsellor that you feel is the right fit for what you need. For that reason, I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to see if you feel we can work together.