About me
Rediscover your inner core with Rachael @ Applegreen Counselling.....
With over 25 years of experience acquired within the mental health and wellbeing field, I work with adults (18+) who find themselves wanting to direct their life with meaning and intention.
My approach is relaxed and friendly because it's important to me that you experience an inclusive and affirmative space where you can access compassion to truly connect with yourself, curiosity to identify what's important to you and confidence and clarity to move forward in ways that align with your values and beliefs.
Here are some reasons for why you may wish to contact me today:
- Life is feeling overwhelming and you don’t know why or perhaps you do know why but don’t know what to do next, so speaking with someone who is objective seems a good starting point
- You find yourself questioning who you are and what you want in life, you might feel disconnected or lacking purpose and want to identify ways to get ‘back on track’
- You feel unfulfilled, depressed, anxious, angry, exhausted, stressed, burnt-out so would like to reach out for some support during this time
- You may be experiencing relationship issues, whether it be at home, in the family, at work or socially and believe it’s the right time to explore these further
- You may have experienced change or loss, perhaps due to bereavement, redundancy, retirement, relocation or a new health diagnosis and can notice that it's affecting you but don't know how to move through
Whatever your areas of interest or concern, I firmly believe that the connection and relationship we create between ourselves is a powerful intervention that facilitates change, growth and healing.
So please feel free to contact me to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to find out if we might be a good fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
I have worked as a Relational Integrative Counsellor in Private Practice in Bath for 16 years and am an advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing, whatever that may look like to you, because let's acknowledge that this looks different for each and every one of us!
In more recent years, I have acquired experience within the local community working with Norland, Bath Mind and working with Adult Adopted clients with Adoptions West.
Prior to this, I have over 10 years experience supporting and working with undergraduate and postgraduate students with the University of Bath, University of Bath Spa and University of the West of England ( UWE) in the roles of Specialist Mentor and Wellbeing Practitioner.
It all started with Cruse Bereavement Care, Bristol and Bath offices and since qualifying in 2009 I now offer in person sessions in the City of Bath along with telephone and online sessions with clients dispersed throughout the UK and Europe.
Qualifications and Training
I am a fully qualified Relational Integrative Counsellor who trained at the University of Wales, Newport obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) in 2009, accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The core aspects of this training blend together elements of Humanistic, Relational, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
In 2021, I completed a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling with Counselling Tutor who has been awarded Quality Checked training recognition by the National Counselling Society.
Recent CPD
- Defining Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity Therapy, Pink Therapy
- Certificate of Competence to Practice Rewind Trauma Therapy, Network Counselling & Training
- Working with Difference, Diversity & Inclusion using Anti-Oppressive Practice, BACP
- Working with Adult Adopted Clients and Adopted Related Issues, BACP
- Transitioning to Internal Family Systems, Natasha Wilson
- Trauma & The Body: Dissociation & Somatisation, Carolyn Spring
- Working with Trauma, Carolyn Spring
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
Managing change and transitions
Family and parenting issues
Responding to a new health diagnosis
Work related issues
Issues affecting young adults and students
Pet Bereavement
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £85.00
Additional information
· Individual counselling is offered in person, online and telephone and is bound by privacy and confidentiality.
· Counselling sessions are usually weekly and can be short term, long term or open ended. We will discuss this in the initial consultation.
· Paperwork will be sent to you by email prior to the session which will include the contract, a privacy statement and a client details sheet for you to look through. We will discuss these at the initial consultation.
When I work
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Working hours are:
Monday, 8-1pm (In person & online)
Tuesday, 9-3pm (Online)
Wednesday, 12-3pm (Online)
Thursday, 8-1pm (In person & online)
Further information
FURTHER INFORMATION
As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I strictly adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, full Indemnity Insurance and, as part of both my professional and personal care and development, I receive regular supervision and am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
