About me
https://www.thecovepsychotherapyandwellbeing.co.uk/
Formerly Rebecca Pillay Counsellor & Psychotherapist, The Cove has grown from my vision of creating a safe, welcoming space where there is room to pause, reflect and explore what lies beneath the surface.
A cove is a place of shelter. A quieter space away from the movement and turbulence of the open sea.
For me, therapy can be much the same.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming - like being caught in rough water, constantly trying to keep your head above the surface. Therapy can provide a space to step out of that current for a while. A place to pause, feel safe, where together we make sense of what you’re experiencing and gently explore what lies beneath the surface.
And just as the sea has layers beneath what we can see, there can be much more going on beneath the surface of our thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviours.
I work with clients bringing a wide range of diverse issues, to overcome their difficulties within a safe and secure therapeutic relationship, in a way which they can understand - and most importantly, feel safe and supported.
I am an integrative therapist working from a relational framework: this means that I am trained to use different types of therapy whilst maintaining the focus on the quality of the therapeutic relationship.
Every individual brings unique circumstances, emotions and questions into therapy. Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship we work together to explore these. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, life transitions, relationship difficulties; whatever you bring into the therapy room will be met with empathy, compassion, without judgement and we will work at a pace that feels safe and comfortable to you.
I am fully qualified to post-graduate level in integrative therapy and hold 12 years experience working with adults, children and adolescents.
I am experienced in working with neurodiversity, whether that be Autism, ADHD or AUDHD. I am able to provide neurodiversity aware therapy that adapts to each individual’s needs, communication style and way of experiencing the world.
As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I deeply understand the turmoil this can bring for parents. I believe supporting the child also means recognising the needs of the parent. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space for parents of neurodivergent children to explore their own experiences, process difficult emotions and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
In addition to my private work, I currently work in association with Cudox Wellbeing, and have previously worked with Fortis Therapy and Training in Grimsby, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, and within local primary and secondary schools.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This recognises that my training and practice is of a high standard and meets the requirements of the Professional Standards Authority. I work according to the BACP Ethical Framework, and attend regular supervision in accordance with this.
I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Accredited). Leeds Beckett University.
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills. Leeds Beckett University
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents. Lindum College.
- BA (Hons) 2:1 Classification. University of Manchester.
In addition, I undertake regular Continued Professional Development, which has included the following:
- Anxiety and depression.
- Disordered eating.
- Bereavement and loss.
- Substance misuse - drug and alcohol awareness.
- Impact of sexual abuse.
- Working with suicidal clients.
- Working with shame.
- Working with children and young people.
- Play therapy and sand tray work.
- Creative therapy.
- Lego Therapy.
- Confidentiality, privacy and safety.
- Safeguarding children.
- Safeguarding adults.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a flat rate fee of: £55 per session.
(Reduced cost for therapy students: £45)
Sessions: Adults 50 minutes
(Payment to be made in cash or by bank transfer prior to session).
Further information
Due to the nature of my work, I may not be able to answer your call immediately however, please do leave me a message, and I will call you back as soon as my client work allows. Alternatively, please send me an email with your contact details.
Available for school work and work affiliated with other organisations.
