Novena-Chanel Davies
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About me
Hello and welcome
My name is Novena-Chanel (No-ve-na-Cha-nel), and I am a registered integrative Counsellor, Counselling Supervisor, Registered Level 2 - Level 5 Counselling Lecturer, Life Coach, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher. I also work as a Media Consultant, Writer and Public Speaker, advising on issues around Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Race and Identity, Attachment and Family Breakdowns, and Self-Care.
My special interests are Generational trauma, Attachment Therapy and Relationships, Race, Gender and Identity, Survivors of Abuse and Self-Care.
I work from a holistic and therapeutic approach; working with my clients to identify, work through and heal difficult patterns within their lives' and relationships. I support you in beginning the process of challenging negative thought patterns and circumstances; often breaking unhealthy generational cycles.
My aim is to empower you to realise and work towards your full potential; while building practical and realistic foundations to maintain your desired therapeutic goals, long after our work together ends.
My Background?
I started my journey towards training as a Counsellor in 2005, after running a Youth Organisation where I saw a common theme of neglect, attachment issues and family breakdowns. Being a homeless teen myself, of African and Caribbean heritage, I all so well understood the importance of gaining self-identity, understanding family, cultural, gender, social and political contexts, and healing generational trauma, before becoming, the now, mother of two children.
So, I don’t just talk the talk or rely on theories and textbooks… I have, and do, walk the talk and empathise from a place of knowing, or, seeking to understand.
Why Counselling?
Although some may find talking to family and friends helpful and nurturing, others may find that the close relationships prevent them from being completely open and honest; fearing repercussions, gossip or ridicule.
However, the counselling relationship offers you a safe, confidential and protected space and time; where you are supported in exploring your concerns; given permission to cry when you are hurt, and show anger when you have been let down. It is a professional relationship where your experiences are respected and accepted; regardless of your age, life history, background, thoughts or experience.
Often for some, this will be your first experience of a relationship where you are valued for who you are and what you present, without bias or negative judgement.
You are safe and allowed to be yourself.
What about Counselling or Coaching in the Park/Outdoors?
Walk-Talk Therapy™️
I understand that for some, the constraints of a therapy room may be daunting, and even off putting; so I offer a new and innovative approach of Counselling and Coaching in the Park.
The process of Walk-Talk Therapy™️ highlights the need to continuously move forward, while maintaining a connection with self and our surroundings.
Outdoor Locations: Kennington Park, Slade Gardens, Brockwell Park or Hyde Park (one Lunchtime appointment available per week in Hyde Park).
Online Skype and Zoom Therapy
I also offer Skype and Zoom sessions for those who are housebound or unable to attend regular sessions in-person.
How do you book an initial Consultation/Session?
You've taken the first step already!
If you think that Counselling or Coaching might be of help to you, or you are unsure and want to discuss it further, please feel free to contact me for a brief chat. Our first session will work as an initial assessment; a chance to meet each other; talk over your concerns; learn more about the way I work, and most importantly, ensure that you feel comfortable to continue.
Please visit my website at www.theequilibriumcoach.com where you can book a free fifteen minute introductory call (scheduled at your convenience), and find out more about my services.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I started my career over twenty years ago working within the public, private and charity sector; commanding roles ranging from managing staff teams of 20+ to working as a support worker within homeless hostels across London. I have worked within the NHS as a Counsellor, as well as numerous other well-established and respected charities such as Solace Women’s Aid, London Friend and The Women’s and Girl’s Network. I also offer Clinical Supervision to the staff of charities such as Victim Support and RAPt.
Relevant Qualifications include:
BSc (Hons.) Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Studies
Diploma in Counselling Supervision
Diploma in Acupressure Massage
Diploma in Diet and Nutrition
Diploma in Life Coaching
Reiki First, Second Degree and Master Certificates.
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Training:
Domestic Violence Training
Sexual Violence and Abuse Training
Working with Trauma Training
Working with Couples Training - Couples Therapy
Acupressure Massage and Reiki Training
Diversity and Mental Health Training
Working with Sexual Minorities Training
HIV and Sexual Health Training
Personality Profiling Training
Life / Wellbeing Coaching Training
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Training.
Safeguarding Training.
Anti-Racist Practice Training.
Working with Attachment Issues in Parenting.
Working therapeutically with Disorganised Attachment.
Working therapeutically with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals - £70.00 per session*
Couples - £120.00 per session*
I also have specialised training working with couples and families in the LGBTQ community.
Counselling in the Park/Outdoors- £75.00 - £130.00 per session**
Unemployed Students and Concessions - I offer a sliding scale and limited concessions to those who are on low incomes, and/or in receipt of income-based benefits. Please contact me for more details.
EAP and Charities - Please contact me for rates.
Counselling Supervision - (Individual and Group) £70.00 - £120.00 for 1.5 hours per month. Please see my Supervision Profile.
Coaching Sessions - £85.00 per appointment as part of a Coaching Package, or £95.00 per appointment.
* Weekend, fortnightly, 06:00am and 9:00pm appointments are charged at the higher scale. Based on fee for weekly sessions.
** Depending on location.
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Further information
I offer weekend sessions and weekday appointments from 10:00am until 9:00pm. I also offer outdoor Counselling/Counselling in the Park, and Skype Therapy to those who are physically unable to attend.
Please feel free to contact me for any further information on 02032907538.
