Rita Rupal

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MSc Therapeutic Counselling, MA, BA (Hons), MBACP
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Accepting new clients
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About me

I have trained as an integrative counsellor which means I have an understanding of the main models in counselling and adapt my approach to the clients individual needs. I am also qualified to practice cognitive behavior therapy - CBT which can be helpful for a range of issues including anxiety, panic attacks and depression.

I hold a current enhanced DBS clearance - Disclosure Barring Service

Sessions are held by phone or video conferencing (Zoom, Facetime, What's App) or face to face depending on availability. 

Training, qualifications & experience


MSc Therapeutic Counselling
MA Social Policy
BA(Hons) Social Studies

CPD

Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy - The Grove Practice, W1, March to June 2022 

Working with survivors of child sexual abuse - The Grove Practice, W1, July 2021

Certificate in Trauma Therapy - Grove Practice, W1 - March to July 2020 

Certificate in Relationship & Couple Counselling - Grove Practice W1 - 2018

Diploma in Systemic Family Therapy - Oct 2014 to October 2015 - FTC

Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy - Prudence Skynner Family Therapy Centre
St Georges Hospital SW17 - October 2013 - August 2014

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle BUPA

Additional information

For fees please call / email

Organisations are charged at the rate of £70 per 1-1 session

Some concessions available for those on low income and students 
I am happy to have an initial chat on the phone with prior arrangement. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Negotiable - some evenings and Saturday mornings available

Further information

My interests include:

working with issues of abuse including sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse, relationship/family disharmony, anxiety/panic, depression/low mood, addiction(s), work related problems including stress, bullying/harassment. I also have an interest in exploring identity and cross cultural/ mixed heritage relationships.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

When seeing clients face to face again my premises are accessible via : One step into property. On road free parking available.

Additional languages

Punjabi

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom