About me
Hello, I am Simone, a fully trained and compassionate therapist specialising in person-centred and solution-focused therapy. My mission is to provide tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and professionals to help overcome a range of challenges, from anxiety and relationship issues to grief and life transitions. Through understanding, trust, and practical support, I aim to guide you on a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth.
Key areas:
- Relationship and family problems
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Emotional and mental health disorders
- Unemployment and career difficulties
- Illness and health-related challenges
- Loss and grief
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
Volunteering Work and Placements
Healthbox CIC/ Chester
- Face - to - face counselling
- Online counselling
- Short-term and long-term therapy
Access Counselling/ Birmingham
- Online counselling
- Short-term and long-term therapy
Telford After Care Team (TACT)/ Telford
- Face - to - face counselling
- Short-term and long-term therapy
Experience
EAP Organisation/ England
- Solution-focused counselling
- Short-term therapy
- Providing therapy through Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) for NHS Trusts, schools, the police force and other organisations
Key areas:
- Work-related stress
- Anxiety
- Loss and bereavement
- Self-esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism
- PTSD
- Infertility
- Illness and health challenges
- Panic attacks
- Discrimination
Qualifications
Keele University
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
Keele University
- Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Staffordshire University
- Certificate in Counselling
Shrewsbury College Group
- SEG Awards ABC Level 2 Awards in Counselling Concepts
Staffordshire University
- Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Child Development
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
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a flexible fee structure and a sliding scale for clients experiencing financial hardship - fees can be discussed individually to suit your circumstances.
Payment is required prior to each session. A cancellation fee may apply if a session is cancelled with less than 24 hours` notice, or if a session is missed (DNA - Did Not Attend).
When I work
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Further information
I am currently working towards my BACP accreditation and hope to commence a PhD in Counselling Psychology in the future. I place great importance on ongoing professional development, regular training and regular clinical supervision to ensure I provide safe and ethical practice.
I offer solution-focused/ short-term and long-term therapy to adults experiencing a range of emotional and life challenges. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
I provide online and telephone counselling, with sessions available via Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video, or telephone. I am also able to offer counselling to clients based outside the UK.
I offer a sliding scale for clients experiencing financial hardship. My schedule is flexible, with evening appointments available until 9pm, as well as weekend and bank holiday sessions.
