Simon Frauts
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About me
Hello, my name is Simon and I am a BACP accredited counsellor and psychotherapist.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to talk to and support us to make positive changes in our lives when we are experiencing challenges. Sometimes life becomes difficult and when our thoughts and feelings begin to affect our well-being, functioning and relationships then it may be time to get some support.
My theoretical approach to counselling is primarily person-centred however my training enables me to utilise an integrative approach incorporating emotion-focused psychotherapy, meta-cognition and cognitive behavioural techniques. This enables the offering of both coping strategies and process work to resolve the underlying root issue.
As your counsellor, I will offer you an accepting and non-judgemental relationship whatever you bring to your counselling sessions. I will be open and honest about myself as we work and together we can aim to find meaning for your emotions, thoughts and feelings. I aim to promote self-acceptance, understanding and self-discovery.
I practice from my private residence and so can offer evenings and weekends if needed. I offer a free 30-minute consultation where you can decide if you think we will be able to work together. This also provides an opportunity for us to discuss what you want from your therapy and how we can make it effective. I offer short term therapy (6-10 sessions) and long-term therapy (15 sessions +) if you prefer.
Training, qualifications & experience
As well as my private practice, I work in a hospice with adults and children experiencing bereavement, pre-bereavement and loss. I have worked across various community settings including working at counselling centres who focus on anxiety and depressive conditions.
During my career I have worked with many clients, all of whom have had their own unique story, covering a variety of different client issues. These include:
Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence issues, Physical, emotional or sexual abuse, Phobias, Family issues, Bereavement and pre-bereavement, Meaning and fulfilment, Loneliness and isolation, Guilt, Shame, Work and Career issues.
I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have a Foundation degree in Counselling, a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MA in Integrative psychotherapy.
My formal qualifications are:
- MA in Integrative Psychotherapy. (UCLan)
- BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy. (UCLan)
- Foundation Degree in Person centred counselling. (Edge Hill University)
- Diploma (Level 4) in Children and Young People. (Family Care associates)
- Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial in-person session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 30-minute consultation where you can decide if you think we will be able to work together. This also provides an opportunity for us to discuss what you want from your therapy and how we can make it effective. This of course has no obligation.
I offer short term therapy (6-8 sessions) and longer term therapy (10 sessions +) if you prefer. We will review every six sessions to ensure your sessions do not extend unnecessarily.
My fees are £45 per 50 minute session with discounts for block bookings.
I am happy to consider concessions if you are on a low income.
When I work
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Face-to-face therapy: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Telephone and Online counselling: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Further information
As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I work within the BACP ethical framework which promotes the essential elements of professional practise including regular clinical supervision of my practice by a qualified and experienced supervisor.
