Monica Dunne
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About me
As a qualified integrative counsellor, I offer an approach that blends person-centred and psychodynamic approaches with a perspective grounded in 12 years of work in the charity sector.
Life often demands that we keep going, even when it feels too hard. You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or maybe you're not even sure why things feel so hard - whatever brings you here, this is a dedicated time to focus entirely on you, exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with greater understanding and self-compassion.
How We Work Together
We'll work at your pace. Some sessions may focus on your emotional well-being, your current relationships or day-to-day life circumstances, while others may involve gently exploring earlier experiences and how they shape your present sense of self. Rather than telling you what to do or trying to "fix" you, I adapt my approach to what you need, helping you make sense of your experience and rebuild trust in yourself.
I'm here to offer a grounded, steady presence. As we work together, we will regularly reflect, and I also offer a review after our first six sessions to ensure we are on the right track.
Creative Therapy (Optional)
If traditional talking therapy ever feels limited, I also offer creative tools. Expressing yourself through visual or creative arts can help process deeper emotions that are hard to put into words. This is always optional - we only use it if it feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at CPTA awarded by CPCAB
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies at CPTA awarded by CPCAB
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills at CPTA awarded by CPCAB
I volunteer ARC Counselling Services working with adults. I am a BACP-registered counsellor and I am a member of APCCA (Association of Person-Centred Creative Arts).
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
On occasion I may have some short term, concession slots at a reduced rate available in Wokingham - please enquire.
Further information
In Wokingham I share my space with a local charity supporting families, based in the centre of Wokingham, on Denmark Street. It is on the ground floor with step-free accessibility and my room is private and confidential.
