Rachel Curtis
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About me
I offer face-to-face, online or telephone appointments for adults, couples, and childrem & young people.
I offer therapeutic counselling, psychotherapy, EMDR, supervision, training and coaching from the Colwyn Bay area. I am a fully qualified and experienced therapist with over 20 years of experience, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a fully registered member of the National Council for Psychotherapy and Counselling (NCPS). I am a BUPA Approved Provider. I am also a registered EMDR practitioner, able to work with adults and children.
There are many reasons why you might want to enter into therapy and I can assist you with many issues. For example, bereavement, grief and loss, sexuality, depression, addictions, phobias, anxiety, sexual abuse, physical abuse, reparenting, relationship issues, illness, infertility and loss of meaning. This isn't a definitive list so please contact me if you feel your issue doesn't fit into the above categories.
I offer short term and long term therapy, this depends on what you need and how you progress through the therapy journey.
I have extensive experience of working with issues around sexuality and gender, this includes coming out, relational difficulties, gender and sexual roles and gender dysphoria/gender reassignment.
I also have particular experience of working with infertility, offering individuals or couples support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. This includes support for those undergoing assisted conception techniques including IVF, pregnancy and also for women and couples who have miscarried or lost a child at birth.
I offer coaching, a forward focused process, to help you set goals, make changes and achieve your ambitions or targets. Coaching can be personally or professionally focused and designed to help you get the most out of your life.
I am also a director of Thrive Counselling CIC and am the Clinical Lead for the service.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am teaching and supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA), as well as a qualified EMDR practitioner for adults and children, a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) and I am accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). The CTA level of training is master level and requires 4-6 years of training, including four years of personal therapy alongside a rigorous training programme. I have a MA (Distinction) in Integrative Counselling and I am engaged in PhD research.
I am an experienced trainer and lecturer, currently running a training programme for counsellors and psychotherapists and also am a counselling lecturer for a college & university, as well as director for a low cost counselling service.
I am a member of the National Council for Psychotherapy and Counselling (NCPS) and this means I am fully qualified to their exacting standards and I have extensive experience working with clients for over 20 years.
I am a registered member of the International Association for Relational Transactional Analysis (IARTA) & the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) as well as a member of the International Association for Transactional Analysis.
I have additional qualifications in brief solutions focused therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, play therapy, life coaching and substance misuse as well as specialist training in infertility, self harm, therapeutic work with children, domestic violence and mental health.
I have life coaching qualifications, through a European and UK accrediting training organisations.
I also hold a Fellow membership with the Higher Education Authority.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Infertility and assisted conception
- Gender and sexual diversity
- Life transitions
- Life changing illness
- Retirement and aging
Therapies offered
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Upcoming events
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individuals: £45-80 depending upon location and insurer
Couples: £50-90
Group Therapy: £40.00
Supervision: £90.00 (1.5 hours)/£45 per hour for students
Limited concessionary rates are available.
Coaching: £50-75 per hour
When I work
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Thursday & Friday appointments daytime up to 7pm. Some weekend appointments are available occasionally.
Further information
I provide individual and group supervision to qualified and student therapists. My primary modality is Transactional Analysis and can also work with integrative and person centred therapists.
I also offer CPD training and a Diploma qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, including qualifications working with children & young people.
I also run a supervision diploma which is available to qualified therapists, subject to meeting relevant criteria and interview process.
I offer a range of professional development courses and workshops, in partnership with colleagues. Please contact me for further details.
