Patricia Slater
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. Are you struggling with anxiety? Are you always overthinking and worrying? Are you constantly thinking something bad is going to happen? Living with anxiety is limiting and exhausting. I realise that reaching out for help takes courage, choosing the right Counsellor is important. I have been described as having a warm and compassionate approach. When I work with you I can share some useful coping strategies, and by using compassionate curiosity, and always working at your pace, we can gently explore what’s at the root of your anxiety and find a way forward for you.
I can share various ways of managing and overcoming your anxiety. I can help you: identify and manage your triggers, learn how to deal with your negative thoughts, learn useful grounding techniques and breathing exercises, confront the situation step by step, and explore the feelings underlying your anxiety.
Please do get in contact if you want to know more. I offer a free 15-minute telephone or online video consultation for a brief discussion about what you would like support with and to answer any questions you might have. Beginning counselling can feel like a big step and I appreciate it is important for you to feel comfortable about the process.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Degree in Applied Psychology
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR)
- CBT Diploma
- Mental Health First Aider
- Suicide Awareness training
- Transactional Analysis, TA101
- CRUSE Bereavement Care training
I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, this includes supporting people who have severe and enduring mental illness and substance abuse issues.
My work is fully insured and professionally supervised.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions offered for people on low income and students.
I can offer a free 15-minute telephone or online video consultation for a brief discussion about what you would like to support with and to answer any questions you might have.
When I work
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Further information
My fee is £50 for online sessions, £60 for face to face sessions and £40 for students and those receiving Universal Credit.
I will aim to respond to your counselling enquiry within 48 hours during the working week (Monday-Friday).
