This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile.
I appreciate how overwhelming it can be in knowing where to begin looking for the right support for either yourself or a loved one, so I hope I can offer some clarity as to what counselling is and who it might be usual for.
Allow me to introduce myself a little, my name is Becky and I have worked as a professional counsellor, spanning over 7 years now. I work with people of all ages, through face to face and online sessions in an empathic and non-judgmental manner.
Through counselling, I provide a safe place to explore life events and the emotions, thoughts and behaviour they bring with them, in an accepting and confidential environment. Your situation and the way you respond is unique to you.
How counselling can help
Seeking the support of someone external can be invaluable in helping us make sense of our thoughts, feelings and behaviour, particularly if we feel stuck in an emotion, out of control, or alone. The opportunity of talking to someone who is separate to our day to day lives can allow for us to feel heard and understood, without fear of judgement or consequence.
My aim is to build a trusting relationship, encouraging an honest approach with warmth, understanding and integrity. I offer a non-directive approach to counselling, providing you with the freedom to explore what you wish, at a pace that is comfortable for you. Together we can address issues past and present and over time uncover your own autonomy, to process challenges old and new.
What I can offer
I am trained in the Person-Centred approach which is a client-led form of talking therapy, however I practice in an eclectic way, for example pulling from other approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and mindfulness.
This integrative approach allows me to tailor make therapy to meet the needs and personality of each individual. I appreciate that at times, talking alone may seem too challenging and so using interactive and creative methods, such as art or writing, can encourage an individual to express themselves in another way. It is important to me that we work in a way that is most effective for you.
I offer both short and long-term sessions and work on a one to one basis.
What to expect in your first session
I believe it is really important for us to have an initial, brief meeting before beginning counselling, in order to discuss what you would like from therapy. It is a great opportunity for us to meet one another and for you to discover what I can offer. It is incredibly important to me that you feel comfortable with the approach of counselling I offer, the working environment and me, your Counsellor, so that you get the most out of your counselling experience.
The initial meeting is free of charge and usually lasts approximately 20 minutes.
What else you need to know
I have a combined experience of working with both adults (aged 18-60) and young people (aged 11-16), working with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, bereavement, self-harm, low self-esteem, trauma, childhood issues, sexual abuse, and gender dysphoria. I too have experience of working with children and adults with ASD.
My time is split between working part time as a Private Practitioner with both adults and young people, and as a School Counsellor at a secondary school.
I am committed to my ongoing professional development and I attend regular supervision. I too participate in training events to support my work.
You can contact me by either email or telephone to arrange an appointment. Please do leave a message if I am unable to take your call and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to read through my profile. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask - it will be lovely to hear from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
- ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- NCFE Level 3 award in Counselling Theory and Skills
- Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Introduction Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (in accordance with BACP requirements)
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- CRB checked (enhanced disclosure)
- Full Indemnity Insurance
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
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 per 50 minute counselling session.
When I work
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Monday 10am-8.30pm face to face sessions.
Tuesday - Thursday from 5.30pm zoom sessions.
