About me
- Face to face sessions available in Bude, Cornwall
- Online & telephone sessions for any other location
‘I think I need therapy’ is probably a thought that has crossed your mind, and I expect that’s why you’re searching these listings. So hello and welcome. I’m Philippa, and I understand that this may be a challenging time for you, and that finding a therapist is a significant decision to make.
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, lonely, struggling with depression or in distress. I offer a confidential space where you can feel safe, understood and trusted as you start to explore the reasons why you feel as you do.
I have a private practice in Bude, Cornwall where I see clients in my peaceful and calm garden office.
I also hold sessions online or over the telephone, which means that you can access me from wherever you are in the country, or indeed the world.
In my day to day counselling, I specialise in working with clients suffering from the impact of relationship breakdowns and family estrangement. You may be experiencing sadness, grief, anxiety and/or depression. I work with those who suffer from low self-esteem, clients who are dealing with bereavement and those struggling with addiction. I work with adults and young people aged 17+
Talking about your difficulties and working through them in counselling can help you see things from a different perspective and help you to know yourself better. I believe that every one of us has the capacity to change and become the best we can be.
How I work
I know that taking the first step to make contact takes courage at a time when you may be feeling anything but courageous. However, I will offer you the opportunity to share your thoughts, your anxieties and your fears, whatever they are, so that we may work together as you find your way to a calmer and more hopeful way of being.
You might want to explore specific experiences, or you may just want to talk about how you feel, what you think, and why you behave as you do. That’s all fine - I have the expertise, time and space to work with you. Just send me an email or call me, and we can chat.
What is most important is that our relationship will be at the heart of how we work together, helping you face the issues that you bring to me. I will listen to you carefully and work with you without judgement. Whatever your situation, I will offer you the support you need.
I can also offer Walk & Talk therapy in Bude. Being outside in nature has been proven to have huge psychological benefits, so if you live in the Bude area and this appeals to you, please contact me.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I have a postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Integrative Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I subscribe to their ethical code of practice.
- In addition to my private practice, I have gained extensive experience working as a counsellor for an addiction charity. I have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the emotional trauma around addiction - both from the client’s point of view and also the families and friends who struggle to support the individual. I have a considerable understanding of 12 Step recovery programmes.
- I also hold a postgraduate teaching degree and, before training as a counsellor, I worked for many years as a secondary school teacher and mentor. This has given me a deep understanding and interest in the difficulties and challenges faced by young people today in this constantly changing world.
- My experience spans all the common emotional and mental wellness challenges you could encounter, including feelings of sadness, depression, despair, anxiety, abandonment, isolation, loneliness, rejection and grief.
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 have a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced estrangement from family members and friendship breakups. I can offer support, understanding and a place to talk and be heard.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Individual sessions of 50 minutes: £50.00
(Free initial telephone conversation, if desired)
I ask for a 24-hour cancellation notice, otherwise, a cancellation fee will be requested.
When I work
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Further information
The first meeting - what to expect
Finding the right therapist can feel challenging and even daunting and I aim to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Our first meeting will give you the chance to explore why you feel therapy might be right for you and what brings you to counselling. I will support you and make the process as easy and relaxed as possible for you. Above all, it’s important that you feel safe and held in the counselling space as we get to know each other.
You may have lots of questions and this is a useful time to look at your hopes and expectations. The first meeting also allows you time to reflect on whether counselling is the right step for you at this time and I will support you in whatever you decide to do.
At the end of this session, if we are both happy to proceed, our work together can begin.
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