About me
Hello my name is Rhianan. I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Supervisor for other Counsellors, working in private practice. I am also an experienced Counselling Lecturer/Tutor training student Counsellors. At my core I am Person Centred in my approach as well as drawing upon other Humanistic models including Gestalt, Transactional Analysis as well as some Psychodynamic concepts. You as a client will be at the centre of the work, respecting you as a unique individual, with unique needs and context. I endeavour to practice in an affirmative way honouring every individual. I have undergone training to work with neurodivergent clients, though this does not qualify me to offer diagnosis. I have experience in many areas including low self esteem & lack of confidence, loss of identity, grief, physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, struggling as a parent, adult children of alcoholics, relationship issues, emotional & narcissistic abuse (parents/partners). I also have experience of working with religious trauma.
I offer remote therapy as more and more clients are now opting for online as this can be convenient to them. Remote Counselling can be just as effective as in person therapy. I can offer a free 15 minute consultation if you would like to try this and then decide if you feel it can work for you.
I use Zoom as the main online platform and can offer telephone if this is preferred.
I offer individual clients sessions for £45 for a full 60 minute session.
I am a qualified Supervisor and can see both qualified and student Counsellors. My fees for Supervision are £50 for students and £75 for qualified for the whole 1.5 hours per month.
Many present day issues stem from past experiences and our self concept that comes from our experiences. At times we are not living the life we want, so my aim is to work at your pace to help you understand within yourself why patterns may keep coming up, why barriers are ever present to the life you want to lead.
Often we are given a life script or messages by those around us, whether familial, cultural or societal, therapy can help to look at the external life scripts then start to challenge and separate the external influences to be able to find your own internal locus and begin to write your own script. I endeavour to work in a non-judgemental way and will not advise or tell you what to do but help you to find your way forward and support you with this.
Training, qualifications & experience
DipHE in integrative Therapeutic Counselling and registered accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (Prof accred MNCS).
Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Level 7 Advanced Counselling Supervision.
Certificate in Relationship Counselling- Currently not seeing couples
Level 5 Certificate in working with sexual and gender diverse clients
Level 5 Certificate in working with neurodiverse clients
As well as the above counselling qualifications I undertake continuing professional development with a minimum of 30 hours top up training per year on a wide range of areas that will enhance the therapeutic process.
I am fully insured with Holistic Therapy Insurance.
I have experience working with the following presenting issues:
Loss/Bereavement
Sexual abuse
Verbal abuse
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Post Natal depression
Depression
Loss of job
Relationship breakdown
Domestic violence
Rape
Eating disorders
Addictions/Drugs/Alcohol
Addictive behaviours
Habit/behaviour change
Self-improvement
Guilt/Remorse/Shame
Childhood wounds
This list is not extensive as the modality I draw upon is on the basis of working with the person in the room is the key and the feelings and thought process underneath the core issue rather than get stuck with the presenting issue as a surface subject.
In 2015 I set up a counselling service in Filwood Broadway at Knowle west health association offering long term as long is needed counselling to people who wouldn't normally be able to afford or access long term therapy easily. The service runs on volunteer counsellors both qualified and students on supported placement.
I am also a Counselling Tutor Teaching level 5 in Counselling.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have vast experience working with clients with anxiety and depression , low mood, low motivation, as well and low self esteem and facilitating a space for a person to really know who they are and grow.
I also have experience with emotional abuse and narcissistic abuse as well as domestic violence , which are very specific areas that can be overlooked if not given the right time and attention.
I offer supervision to qualified and student counsellors
If you would like to make enquiries please do contact me, if I am not the right person for you or I don't have the availability you need I may be able to refer you to a colleague on recommendation.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling fees
£45 for 60 minutes.
Supervision fees
£50 for 1 hour or £75 for 1.5 hours (per month) for Fully qualified counsellors
£50 for 1.5 hours for student counsellors (fortnightly 45 mins) Increasing once qualified.
I am able to work in a short or long term/as long as needed basis and will provide as many sessions as you need.
When I work
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If you work shifts or are unable to make the same day every week. I work in a flexible way so please don't let this put you off booking in. It may be you would prefer fortnightly etc.
Further information
Accessing counselling is not the easiest thing to do. There may be many fears around opening up old wounds, or areas of life that have been buried. In my experience the very areas we want to avoid and bury are the very ones we need to face and work through, not try to go around or brush under the carpet. This survival technique can serve us for a while but eventually the things we think we have buried will pop up in unhealthy ways through out our lives and relationships.
Through therapy we can work through these issues in a compassionate and safe environment so a more emotionally healthy life can be lead and patterns and habits that prevent you from living to your full potential, being the best version of yourself can be steadily worked through.
Counsellors are trained to be able to safely hold you as a client with some areas of life you may feel painful, uncomfortable, in shame over, vulnerable or broken. Seeking counselling is the first step to allowing yourself to look at the things buried deep inside- while growing and freeing yourself of the weight of them through the therapeutic process.
Some times there can be scepticism about counselling and whether it works and many factors can feed into this perception, including our own readiness for therapy and our finding the right fit as a client/counsellor.
I encourage you to take the leap or step, depending on how big that step looks at the moment- and give it a try, a real genuine try and begin to explore, heal and grow to the healthiest version of yourself- because its all in there!
