Morag Ruffell
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About me
We all share the wish to be happy and fulfilled in life, and we all encounter challenges along the way which can make this difficult at times. I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space in which you can explore what is going on for you.
I am a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I work in a Person-centred way, integrating Psychodynamic and Buddhist understanding into my approach. Core values such as empathy, non-judgment, and authenticity are at the heart of my practice. I also work in a trauma-informed way, paying particular attention to the body. I find this can help facilitate a deepening of embodied awareness which can support the therapeutic process.
I have been working with clients since 2017 and I am experienced in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, bereavement, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working for the NHS in secondary mental health care facilitating mindfulness courses and supporting the wellbeing of individuals with complex mental health needs.
I now work in private practice in Southville, in Bristol. I see clients one-to-one in person and online. I offer a free initial call to see if it feels like we would be a good fit to work together.
I care about equality and inclusion and offer several low-cost places. Please do ask about this if my normal fee is more than you can afford.
To get in touch, please email me at: moragruffellcounselling@gmail.com
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, Level 6, BCPC, 2022
Foundation Certificate in Counselling, Level 4, BCPC, 2016
Certificate in Counselling, Level 3, City of Bristol College, 2015
Certificate in Counselling Skills, Level 2, City of Bristol College, 2014
Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy).
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
