Raimonda Stephens
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About me
As an integrative and LGBTQ+ affirming counsellor, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space for anyone looking to explore their thoughts and feelings. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, I’m here to support you.
I understand how challenging it can be to recognise what you really need, especially if you've been pushing those needs aside or trying to meet the expectations of others. Anxiety can leave you feeling disconnected, unsure of yourself, or overwhelmed by everything you’re trying to hold together. You might be longing for something different and not quite sure where to begin.
I have experience supporting people through relationship issues, life transitions, and challenges of navigating the unexpected. Whether you’re dealing with loss, major life changes, or anxiety that comes with uncertainty, I’m here to help you. I also provide a safe and affirming space for trans and gender-diverse people, where they can feel understood and supported.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on what you're experiencing and work together to find a way forward that feels right for you. I’m here to help you build self-awareness and acceptance, so you can move towards a life that feels true to who you are.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but if you’d like to explore how we might work together, please get in touch for a free introductory call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Counselling – Iron Mill College
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling – Iron Mill College
LGBT+ Awareness Course for Counsellors and Psychotherapists – Intercom Trust
Therapy and Social Change – Mick Cooper
Working with Grief and Loss – CICS
Dissociation and DID – Carolyn Spring Trauma Recovery
I gained my experience working with an LGBTQ+ charity and in low-cost counselling services, offering a supportive and affirming space for those accessing therapy. I’ve worked with people from a range of backgrounds, supporting them with anxiety, low mood, and relationship difficulties, with a focus on increasing self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships:
Counsellor - Dartmouth Caring (Charity helping elderly and vulnerable)
Counsellor - Intercom Trust (LGBTQ+ charity)
Counsellor - Iron Mill Counselling Service (Not-for-profit, low cost service)
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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