Sandra Killeen
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About me
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Hi, I’m Sandra,
I am an experienced counsellor, and clinical supervisor, qualified in both the person-centred approach and CBT. I have worked successfully with clients since 2016, helping them to start living happier, more fulfilled lives. I offer face-to-face and online sessions to private clients and work at a local counselling service commissioned by the NHS.
I specialise in working with people who are struggling with low self-esteem anxiety and relationship problems. I have a particular interest in working with adults who experienced childhood trauma.
Low self-esteem can have a negative impact on your enjoyment of life. You may feel that no matter what you do it isn’t good enough; that the fear of failure or judgement stops you from enjoying life. You might find that you constantly put other people's needs above your own but struggle to ask for help or support when you need it.
Living with anxiety is exhausting. the constant spinning of thoughts and fear of "What if's" can result in you feeling scared, overwhelmed and out of control. If you are struggling with anxiety, you might find that it is impacting in many areas of your life including work and relationships.
I can help you to understand how your life experiences may have contributed to the way that you feel. I will support you in developing healthier, more self-accepting ways of being, where you will start to value your own needs and trust your own judgement. Doing this is going to help you become a more confident person who feels able to recognize, accept and express your own thoughts and feelings.
How counselling can help.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with life, it can be hard to talk to family members or friends about how you are feeling. They might want to give you advice or try to fix things for you. Maybe you feel bad for sharing your problems with them. It could be that there is nobody that you trust enough to share your worries with.
Talking through your feelings and thoughts, with a counsellor who listens without judgement, can have a positive impact on your life. It can help you to:
- reduce anxiety
- learn how to make better decisions
- develop improved ways of coping
- become more resilient
- feel more confident
Counselling can help with many issues. It can be used to explore both past and current difficulties.
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor and CBT therapist. This means that I use both approaches in my work and can adapt sessions to suit your need. As our sessions progress, I will ask for your feedback, so that we can work out which approach is right for you.
What happens during counselling?
During counselling you are given the space to talk and to be heard. You will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns and emotions that may be troubling you. I will respect you and hear you without judgement in a safe, relaxed, confidential environment. I strive to build a working relationship which is based on trust and respect.
Counselling is not always easy. You might want to talk about events from your past and memories and feelings which have been hidden for many years can start to resurface.
I will support you to work through the emotions and thoughts that occur whilst making sense of your problems. While this is happening, I will also help you to develop the confidence to make your own decisions, bring about change and start to live the life that you want.
What is the next step?
I understand that it can be daunting to talk about your problems to a stranger and that is why it is important to find a counsellor that you feel comfortable with. If you have read this far and are wondering if I could be that counsellor, please get in touch. We can arrange a free no-obligation telephone call so that I can answer any questions, and you can decide whether to book an initial session.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 diploma in CBT
- Level 4 diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
- Level 3 certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working
In addition to my formal qualifications I undertake regular CPD training in order to make sure that the service I provide continues to be safe, up to date and effective. Recent CPD training includes:
- Safeguarding levels 1, 2 &3
- PREVENT training
- Working with identity and self-esteem in young people with eating disorders
- Working with young people who self-harm
- Foundation for infant loss training accredited provider course
- Carolyn Spring: Childhood sexual abuse
- Working with trauma
- Dissociation
- Suicide training
- Open University Counselling Online
- Working with bereavement
- Recognising and Preventing FGM
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Working with the inner child
Alongside my private practice I also work at a counselling service in Skelmersdale commissioned by the ICB.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Infant loss
- International Child abduction
- Life transitions
- Panic attacks
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial telephone assessment: Free 15-minute call
Individual clients: £45 per 50-minute session
Student counsellor's personal therapy to meet course requirements: £35 per 50-minute session
Supervision: £45 an hour or £65 per 1.5hr ; Student counsellor £45 per 1.5 hr.
When I work
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Further information
My practice is conveniently located between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale, offering off-road parking. For those using public transport, it is situated on the Southport to Wigan bus route, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, which means that my practice has met their higher standard as a competent and ethical practitioner.
I am committed to advancing my practice as a counsellor by engaging in continuous training, which ensures that the counselling services I offer remain competent and effective.
If you need any more information you can contact me by phone or email by using the details at the top of the page.
I strive to reply to all inquiries within 24 hours. However, should you reach out to me during weekends or after 7pm, I will respond on the following business day. My emails may be marked as spam, so kindly include your phone number when contacting me. This way, I can send a text to confirm that I've emailed you and remind you to check your spam folder.
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