About me
UKCP registered psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and counselling including EMDR when we agree it is appropriate. I work with both individuals and couples. My therapeutic work prioritizes the development of a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space in which we can explore the issues resulting in your distress. Through this process, new understandings can emerge, and these will aid you in clarifying your choices, and making the decisions necessary to move forward in your life. Honesty, clarity and compassion are at the centre of this work, and its focus is the 'here and now' of today. Your history is not neglected in this exploration, but rather it is seen in the context of its impact upon your life right now.
I do not provide 'free taster sessions', as experience has shown me that they are insufficient to permit anything more than personal introductions, and a sharing of a brief overview of the matters causing you distress. Instead, I provide a first session of up to 90 minutes, which helps ensure adequate time to conclude whether I am the right therapist for you, and will I be able to provide the kind of support and assistance you need. This initial session is charged at my standard sessional rate, and so you effectively receive a 'free’ 30 minutes, but in a way that I have found to be far more helpful to the client.
If you would like further clarification of my understanding of how therapy 'works', and whether it would be suitable for you, don't hesitate to get in touch. Hopefully, such a telephone or email contact will enable you to decide if a face to face appointment is the right next step. It takes courage to expose your vulnerabilities and problems to a relative stranger, whatever their professional status or title. Through the development of a trusting and confidential therapeutic relationship however, the possibility of change in the desired direction, is a realistic expectation and worthwhile endeavour.
Pete Fallon
Training, qualifications & experience
Over twenty years experience of providing therapeutic assistance to people with psychological and emotional difficulties. Previous and ongoing users of my service include local authorities, the NHS, Employee Assistance Programmes, MOD and HM Forces. My work is now predominantly with people who self-refer, although I also welcome enquiries from agencies acting on behalf of others.
My own service in HM Forces ensures that I am able to understand and work effectively with those experiencing difficulties that may be unique to those in uniformed service and their families. I have also developed significant experience in working with employees from the public sector, which has become so much more stressful in recent years.
Qualified as both a psychotherapist and social worker, I hold Master's degrees in both. Through my work in both the statutory and private sectors, I have also developed the knowledge and skills base necessary to work effectively with those experiencing severe mental health problems, neurodivergence and learning disability.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
H M Forces, armed forces, military, serviceman, servicewoman, forces family, veterans, offending behaviour, life limiting illness, people under investigation, people awaiting court appearance, illegal sexual behaviour, pornography addiction, porn addiction
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
£50 per session which is for a period of 60 minutes (90' first session ‘in person attendees’; 60 minutes online or telephone). My rate is the same for both individuals and couples.
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When I work
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Further information
My counselling room is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and ample parking is available on the drive in front of the property.
