Olivia Blythe
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About me
About me
My name is Ollie and I am a qualified and experienced BACP registered counsellor.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on several different therapeutic approaches to best address individual needs. No one approach is right for every client, and I work in a flexible and collaborative way, working to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Through experiencing a warm, non-judgmental, empathic relationship, clients feel heard and understood, which can enable self-awareness and growth.
All my work is underpinned by the principles of autonomy, respect and embracing individuality.
My therapy room
I have a lovely light, peaceful therapy room conveniently situated on Lymington High Street, with its own reception area and toilet facilities. I primarily offer face-to-face sessions but can offer online sessions if required.
Work with neurodiverse clients
Through my experience of working with many neurodiverse adults and children, I have further developed my understanding of issues which may impact clients with autism or ADHD. Some of the things I am able to help with include, but are not limited to:
- difficulties with mood, emotions, frequent distress, or excessive worry
- relationships and family problems
- friendships, bullying, or other social difficulties
- negative self-belief
- rigid thinking
-low mood and anxiety
- challenges which can result from the constant drain of masking to get by and fit in with neurotypical society.
I provide a safe, open space for clients to explore their feelings and identify their needs, offering a neutral space without agenda or judgement.
I work collaboratively to set goals and identify areas of need, adapting my approach to suit the individual.
Work with adults
I support adults to explore and understand various issues that may be impacting on them, including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life changes, relationships, families, bereavement, negative thoughts, self-harm, suicidal thinking, attachment, identity, and parenting.
Work with young people
I support children with all of the above but with added awareness of the pressures and challenges facing young people as they navigate school and adolescence, which may include academic stress, friendship/relationships, depression, self-esteem, OCD, bullying, peer pressure, gender issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
I have a wide range of resources, games, art materials etc. to support young people who may need a more play-based or creative approach.
I provide an initial consultation meeting with the parent attending, so that all parties are clear about how confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding requirements work when a young person accesses counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience counselling both adults and young people (8+) in a variety of settings, including universities, secondary schools, SEND schools, charitable organisations, and within a specialist service for young people with Autism and Mental Health Needs.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (accredited by the BACP)
I have undergone extensive further training as follows:
- Level 5 course in Counselling Children and Young People (accredited by OCN London)
- Level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (attachment-focused therapy for children who have experienced developmental trauma)
- Best practice when supporting autistic clients
- ADHD in the Therapy Room
- Neurodiversity in girls
- Creative communication with children and young people (Beacon House)
- Domestic abuse awareness
- Online safety
- Suicide and self-harm risk assessment
- Child protection in Secondary schools
- Working with complex trauma
- Foundation in Drawing and Talking Therapy
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 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone consultation so that you can decide whether I am the right therapist for you and I can answer any questions you may have.
Further information
I hold a fully enhanced DBS.
I have professional indemnity insurance and am registered with the ICO, adhering to GDPR regulations.
As a member of the BACP, I adhere to the Ethical Framework.
I also attend regular Supervision sessions with an experienced supervisor which ensures I am always working safely and ethically, and enables me to consider alternative perspectives.
My therapy room is situated on the first floor, accessed by stairs. For clients with mobility needs, please do contact me for telephone or online sessions.
