Sam Conner
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About me
I am a queer therapist, specialising in working with people within the LGBTQ+ community.
Therapy can be a great way to give yourself the time and space, to process and work through your experiences and emotions. It can also be a place to develop coping strategies and make the changes you want to make. I have found that having LGBTQ+ specific support can be useful as there is less need to explain things, there is an understanding of the experiences and nuances of the community and there is an awareness of the barriers we can face.
I believe in working with people as individuals, in a way that works for them. I will work alongside you, to help you explore and navigate your issues, experiences, current situations and the things that you may be struggling with.
I have experience in supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds & lifestyles and I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can be yourself and feel comfortable during our sessions.
I work in a non directive, person centred way. This means that our sessions will be guided by you. We will explore whatever you decide to bring and I will be there alongside you.
I am a neurodiverse person and I have experience in providing therapy for neurodiverse people. I work holistically to provide an accessible service.
Some of the areas that I have supported people with are:
Sexuality
Gender identity
Relationships
Living as a neurodiverse person
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic abuse
Self-harm
Living with suicidal thoughts
Confidence
Personal development
If you would like to ask any questions, or book in a free 15 minute chat, you can either give me a call, send a text / whatsapp or email me on samconnertherapy@gmail.com
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified person centered therapist, working in private practice.
I also have worked as a volunteer in an LGBTQ+ organisation, providing therapy to those who needed support.
For a number of years my professional roles have focused upon LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Registered member of BACP
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Safeguarding in Children & Adults
- Walk and Talk Therapy In The Outdoors
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
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