Pen Jacques
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About me
Whether a major issue has brought you to therapy or you simply want to explore your feelings or experiences, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space for you to be in, and be seen, as you share and explore your feelings. My role is to support you in your exploration, to relieve discomfort or ‘stuckness’ and provide a platform to consider how you might want to change.
I am located in Holgate a short walk from York station, on a bus route and with plenty of on street parking. My therapy room is light and comfortable, offering a safe and private space to explore your feelings and experiences.
I use a range of approaches and tools in an integrative way. Alongside traditional talking therapy, my space is equipped with tools such as sand and clay for those interested in a more creative approach.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Northern Guild Psychotherapy and Counselling)
- Diploma in Psychotherapy (Northern Guild Psychotherapy and Counselling)
- BA (Hons) Philosophy (University of Reading)
After an early career in the private and public sector as a Project Manager, I trained at the Northern Guild of Psychotherapy and Counselling. I have worked with adult clients of all ages, online and in person.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I believe the relationship between client and therapist is key to the success of the therapy. Picking someone you feel you can talk to is important, and so I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation to help you decide.
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Please get in touch to discuss any specific availability requirements.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
