Rachel Clarke
About me
Welcome to Lighthouse Counselling. My name is Rachel and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, based in the Walton area of Felixstowe.
Coming to counselling can be a difficult, scary or embarrassing prospect, but whatever the reason for considering counselling, I can provide support and understanding in a safe and confidential space.
I aim to provide a warm and caring environment where we can explore together any issues or difficulties you are experiencing. My approach is for my counselling to be tailor made around what will help you. I am also happy to work creatively if that is something you feel would help move you forward.
I named my counselling practice Lighthouse, because we can all get caught up in the storms of life, and a lighthouse is the perfect picture of how counselling can help guide and support you to safety, no matter how rough the waves are
Please note: Because of the current Coronavirus crisis. I am currently only working via phone or video conferencing, until further notice.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling Practice
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- BA(hons) Roehampton University
- I am currently studying for an MSc in Psychology
I first began counselling as part of Suffolk Youth and Connexions Service in 2009. Since then I have worked with many issues including bereavement, self-harming, depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, and homelessness.
Most recently I have worked with adults and young people who are carers, and I have particular experience working with both people who work in the care industry, and those who care for family or friends at home.
I have previously worked with children and young adults with behavioural problems and adults with Learning difficulties in a non-counselling role.
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
30 minute initial consultation - Free
50 Minute individual counselling session- £35
phone/video conferencing counselling - £30
I offer a free 30 minute initial appointment for us to get to know each other and for you to decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
I offer some sessions at a lower cost, if you are unable to afford the full fee, please contact me for details.
Availability
Monday-Friday Daytime and evening
Further information
I am a fully qualified counsellor. I am a registered member of BACP and adhere to their ethical framework. I am committed to safeguarding and equality and diversity.
My current counselling room is a comfortable, modern and fully accessible room at the back from St Mary's Church, Walton. I am happy to counsel people of any faith or none.