Ross Prewer

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BA (Hons) Counselling, MBACP
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location_on Bishop Auckland DL14 & Newton Aycliffe DL5
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About me

Hello my name is Ross, I am a fully qualified counsellor who has experience working with clients who are facing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and relationship difficulties, confidence issues, grief and addiction.

I work from an integrative therapeutic perspective, drawing upon my experience in person-centered therapy to establish a compassionate and effective practice. My approach blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Psychodynamic therapy, allowing me to tailor sessions to each individual’s unique needs and goals. I genuinely view my role as a privilege, accompanying clients as they navigate and work through personal issues in their lives.

I believe that the answers to life’s challenges often lie within each person, and my primary aim is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can discover these insights for themselves. My role is to walk alongside clients as a supportive guide, encouraging growth and self-understanding in a way that is both empowering and respectful of each person’s unique journey. With over 1,000 hours of experience working with clients, I am committed to fostering an environment where clients feel fully accepted and comfortable to express themselves authentically. 

As such, my practice is built on creating an open and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore and grow. I work with adults and young adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, family and relationship difficulties, confidence issues, and addiction. Each session lasts 50 minutes, and I offer both flexible, client-led sessions and structured guidance depending on individual needs. Some clients prefer short-term work focused on a specific issue, while others engage in longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns and personal growth. We can meet once or twice weekly, and I offer both in-person and online sessions to accommodate diverse needs and preferences.

My approach allows for flexibility and responsiveness to each client’s journey. I often provide reflections and suggest tasks for clients to explore outside our sessions, supporting the integration of insights into everyday life. As a therapist, I am committed to ethical practice, guided by the standards of the BACP to ensure confidentiality, respect, and a secure therapeutic relationship. Ultimately, clients can expect a collaborative space where they are encouraged to explore their thoughts and emotions in a way that feels right for them, with my support in navigating each step forward.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Counselling Skills LV 3
  • BA Hons Counselling
  • MSc Mental health psychology (current)

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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.

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

20% discount for counsellors in training who require personal therapy-online only, please enquire for more information.

When I work

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Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XB

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom