About me
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About Me & My Approach
Hello and welcome. My name is Pauline, and I am a registered BACP counsellor offering face-to-face therapy from a warm, private home-based setting in March.
I don't believe in rigid checklists or a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, my practice is person-centred and integrative, meaning I tailor my therapeutic styles to match exactly what you need, moving entirely at your own pace.
Before building my private practice and working alongside NHS frameworks, my professional background was in dental nursing. This gave me a lifelong foundation in calming deeply nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed individuals who find it difficult to take that first step.
I have worked in Harley Street, London. This experience allowed me to work with an incredibly diverse range of international clients, creatives, and high-profile individuals navigating immense public and professional pressure. This background taught me the deepest values of absolute confidentiality, discretion, and versatile empathy.
How I can help you .Whether you are dealing with everyday stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or heavy grief, I am here to take the"mystery" out of therapy. I provide a trusted, confidential space where you are entirely in control.
I welcome you to get in touch for an informal chat to see how we can work together . I hope that after you have read my bio that you feel that I have reassured you and taken the mystery out of counselling.
I will help you make sense of why and what you’re feeling.. however if you cant explain or find the words then we will do it together and explore what you think you need…and that will help you achieve a happier 'You '
Counselling - what to expect working with me.
As your counsellor its important that you feel comfortable because this will help when we are working together and I will be able to help you understand what you maybe feeling, for instance does life feel a bit heavy right now..tired of doing it on your own ? I can help you achieve this by simply listening to you, it’s important isn’t that we feel listened too and actually 'heard' !! Especially when our lives are busy and sometimes chaotic… I understand just how difficult and overwhelming life can be. As your therapist it’s important that you feel at ease and when working with me ,this helps for a nurturing relationship to develop and will help you achieve a successful outcome.
As your counsellor my aim is to help you find the answers that you may have been searching for, this can help develop a deeper self -awareness too. It may be the case that over time you may have you lost confidence in yourself - my promise is that you will always be treated with dignity, compassion and care.
As a therapist my approach brings a warm , down- to- earth approach to therapy with empathy ,honesty and occasional humour when appropriate and my clients have been grateful for ..
If any of this sounds like you , then you can send me an email and we can have a little chat …
Training, qualifications & experience
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Qualifications & Professional Training.
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Clinical Experience, & Training Placement .
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CRUSE Bereavement Support: Volunteer Bereavement Counsellor.
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GP PRACTICE . Clinical Counsellor Placement .
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Social Services Respite Unit – Unit Deputy Manager (Learning Disabilities & Caregiver Support)
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MBBACP Registered Member (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Specialist Training – CHOICES
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Adult Abuse & Safeguarding
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (NCFE)
Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills (NCFE)
Level 1 Introduction to Counselling (NCFE)Clinical Experience & Placements:
Cruse Bereavement Support – Volunteer Bereavement Counsellor .
Having volunteered and trained with Cruse Bereavement Support, I understand the crushing weight of grief and how to help you navigate life after a devastating loss.
Adult Abuse & Trauma Recovery:
I hold specialist training with CHOICES for supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and extensive experience working safely alongside individuals.
Having had the opportunity of working in Harley Street London this gave me the opportunity to work with patients from all walks of life from all over the world.
Healthcare & Respite Experience: I have supported a Social Services respite unit supporting families and caregivers navigating learning disabilities, giving me a profound understanding of deep chronic stress, burnout, and caregiver fatigue.
GP Practice Clinical Placement: I worked directly within a busy NHS GP surgery, safely supporting patients of all ages through complex, acute psychological distress.
- CHUMS - charity supporting the mental health for young children and teenagers.
- Working with childhood sexual abuse ( CHOICES)
- Counselling clients with substance misuse
- Bereavement awareness
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Working with with Chemsex
- Certificate on Autism informed practice
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I offer support and understanding to clients regarding their relationship with food and emotional eating, as well as anxiety around the dentist.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £85.00
Additional information
Cancellation and Attendance Policy
Your session time is reserved exclusively for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed sessions without notice, will be charged at the full session fee. Thank you for your understanding and for respecting the therapeutic framework.
◾I accept pre payment by bank transfer 24hours in advance or cash on the day .
◾Single 50minute session range from £55
◾Couple counselling £85 for each session.
◾ Afternoon & Evening sessions available.
◾I am able to offer occasional Saturday morning sessions at an enhanced rate ....
When I work
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Further information
I work from home where I offer a warm, comfortable ,confidential space where my clients can feel safe and secure . My therapy room is ground level which makes it available to everyone. I do not have a waiting room ,so I ask that you arrive as close to your appointment time as possible in order to maintain confidentiality.
Parking is available.
