Sam Reece
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About me
Tender Light Counselling
Do you wake up wondering why you are frustrated? Do you go to work wondering why you are sad? Do you look at other people and wonder why they have it all figured out and you don't? Do you look at your partner and wonder what has changed? Get in touch and let's attempt to figure it out together.
I am a Humanistic Gestalt counsellor, working with individuals and couples. I offer a safe, warm, engaging therapeutic experience. I believe that the potential for growth lies instinctively within you, but sometimes the process of unlocking it can be scary and help is needed. I work face-to-face or online from my home office in Whiteley.
We will work in a collaborative way, focusing predominantly in the present, as I believe that is how the work is most effective. However that does not mean that the past or future is ignored, in fact quite the opposite, as that is what makes you who you are. Together we will try to identify where your blocks to relating are or why you stuck in repetitive patterns. The work can be challenging but it can also be a lot of fun. I use a combination of talk therapy, expressive therapy and occasionally variations of roleplay. This may seem daunting at first, however if you are open to the experience you may learn things about yourself that you never even knew existed. I also pay very close attention to ensure that we do not go too far out of your comfort zone.
We will begin with a free of charge 15 minute telephone conversation to introduce one another, discuss the main things you wish to initially work on and also understand each other's availability. You can contact me to arrange an introductory call via email (sam.tlc@outlook.com) or phone (07594 001625).
I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I have multiple years' experience working with clients about a range of concerns including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Sexuality
- Identity
- Childhood trauma
- Sexual trauma
- Family tension
- Conflict with a partner or friend
- Confidence issues
- Obsessive tendencies
- Worries about the future
Core training: Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Fareham College
Couples: Defining your Space with Couples: Powerful starts And Mastering Therapeutic Presence
HACP
Couples Counselling 101 Certificate
Peter Symonds College
Neurodivergence: Autistic Spectrum Disorder: presentations in the therapy room
BACP
Professional membership: I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP)
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £70.00
Additional information
We will have an initial free 15 minute telephone or online consultation.
Subsequent individual sessions are £50.00 for face-to-face or £45.00 online, and will last 50 minutes.
Subsequent couples sessions are £70.00 for face-to-face or £60.00 online, and will last 50 minutes.
Our first session will include a standard counselling assessment which is a fact-finding session and will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
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