Natalie Hughes
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Struggling to make sense of things or finding it difficult to cope?
Counselling can help you come to terms with things, and make real changes in your life.
I provide a warm, supportive safe space which is non-judgmental and confidential.
Whether your reasons for seeking counselling stem from past traumas or current struggles
My sense is that when we feel overwhelmed, we often cannot see the solutions that are within our grasp and thus we remain stuck. I also firmly believe that many of life’s problems can be alleviated by sharing them with someone who is trained to listen
I am a big believer in going at a pace that is comfortable for you. Giant leaps all begin with gentle steps.
I know that coming to Counselling can seem daunting but I like to consider myself to be a very approachable person.
I understand that everyones counselling experience will be different, that is why I offer one off sessions, regular short term & long term sessions and also top up sessions as and when needed. In this day and age we sometimes just need one session. Other times we need more. We are all unique and have different requirements. I offer a tailor-made experience for each client so that all possible individual needs can be catered for.
As well as having a therapy room in the TF10 area, I also offer online and telephone counselling. Working via various remote sources including: Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp, secure email IM & Telephone.
Online counselling is equally as effective as face to face
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an integrative Counsellor, I combine different approaches in therapy so that it can be tailored to your particular needs.
An accredited member of The National Counselling Society (NCS) and registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I fully subscribe and adhere to their Ethical Frameworks, providing a high standard of professional care.
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and have completed further supplementary training that includes Bereavement and Loss, Domestic and Sexual abuse,, Addiction and Substance misuse, Equine therapy, Using Art in therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Registered member of the BACP
- Accredited member of the National Counselling Society
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate of Proficiency BACP
- Bereavement and Loss Training (Douglas Macmillan Hospice)
- Understanding Dissociation & Complex Dissociation Disorders
- Advance Certificate in Life Coaching (Chrysalis)
- Art in the therapy room Diploma
- Relationship Counselling Diploma (Accredited by CTAA)
- Addiction Counselling Diploma (Accredited by CTAA)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Certificate
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Certificate
- Gestalt Psychotherapy Certificate (Accredited by the IAOTH)
- Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation Certificate
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Reiki Master - no longer practicing
- Essential Supervision Skills (BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision)
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer face to face, telephone, email, IM and video counselling.
Sessions last for a therapeutic hour of 50 minutes.
The first appointment is 11 am and the last is 7pm
When I work
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Monday to Wednesday 11am to 8pm
Thursday & Friday varying availability
Weekend appointments may be available upon request
Further information
If your needs are urgent or you feel you are in crisis please consider the following options:
Your GP.
Mental Health Access Team: 24 hr, 03001230907 press option 1.
Mental Health Helpline: Open 7pm/2am weekdays, 2pm/2am weekends/Bank Hol. Tel: 08088002234.
Samaritans: 24hrs, call free on 116123
Sane: 6pm/11pm Tel:08457678000.
