Paula Ryans
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About me
How I Work
Are you struggling with emotions after a change or loss? Do you feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed?
Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem are common themes that come up in therapy. TThey can significantly impact your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. It can feel impossible to open up, even to those closest to you, which often leads to isolation and emotional overwhelm. If this sounds familiar, know you aren't alone. Building a compassionate, genuine therapeutic relationship with you is at the heart of my approach. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Seeking help is a step toward gaining a greater awareness of the issues affecting you and developing healthier ways to navigate life’s difficulties. This may involve exploring past experiences, reflecting on your relationships and understanding their impact. As you work out what is important to you, you'll develop greater self-acceptance and feel empowered to make decisions about your future.
Who Do I Work With?
I have several years of experience working alongside individuals of all ages, from 5 to 75. I offer play therapy for children and talk therapy for young people and adults.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Masters in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy and have spent many years counselling children, young people, and adults in organisations and private practice for a variety of issues. I have worked in schools as a special needs coordinator, pastoral support and family support for most of my career.
I provide support through significant life transitions and can help you to process the changes and complex emotions that may arise.
My training includes:
Masters (Level 7) in Person Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychology - Nottingham University
Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Counselling Skills
BSc Psychology - Humberside University
Postgraduate Certificate in Special Needs Education - Northampton University
Understanding Autism & Good Autism Practice - Autism Education Trust Professional Development Programme
Solution Focused Coaching - Greg James and Lincolnshire County Council
Training in Bereavement Counselling - John Wilson
ASIST Suicide First Aid - NW Counselling Hub
Preganancy and Baby Loss Accredited Practitioner - Foundation for Infant Loss
Dometic Abuse Champion - LDASS
Working with Children and Young People that Self-harm - CASY counselling
Moving Counselling Practice Online
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
Fees
£48.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial session either on the phone (free) or face-to-face (£25) so you can see whether I am the right therapist for you. If you want to continue working with me, I charge £48 per session.
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