Stephanie Miller
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About me
Who am I?
I am a psychotherapist for adults (18+) based in Amesbury, Wiltshire. I offer in person / in practice, and walk and talk, online and telephone therapy nationwide. I offer home visits to those who have mobility problems.
I can support your exploration of mental health symptoms and treatment, and give you psychoeducation and tools for ongoing mental health support outside of our therapy sessions and to use after therapy has ended. This is designed to make it easier for you to identify and manage personal healing and to offer life-long support and self-empowerment over your own personal development.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, but I have experience and expertise across the broad realms of mental health so please do feel free to enquire with any issues you may be experiencing.
My Credentials
I am a registered and accredited psychotherapist under the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am extensively trained in the areas which I work and I have years of experience and application to validate its effectiveness in treatment of mental health. I am continuously developing and training in the latest mental health interventions to bring the most effective treatments
What to expect from therapy with me
The idea of starting therapy can be a daunting prospect and feeling anxious about therapy is normal. Many clients come to me feeling anxious, excited, unsure... and these are all normal feelings. My practice is a safe and confidential space. This is an anchor from where you can fully explore as much of you as you need.
I work with clients who may be aware of symptoms they are experiencing but not the core issues. During our first sessions we will work on the relationship to build a secure working environment whilst we explore symptoms and develop awareness of what they might be related to. From here, we can begin to work on addressing the core issues affecting your mental health for long-term change
I can share psychoeducation and tools for ongoing mental health support outside of our sessions and to use after therapy has ended. This is designed to give you a life-long support and self-empowerment over your own personal development.
Therapy is not limited to exploring troubling thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Therapy is a practice designed to build awareness to give you more freedom in life to make change as you deem helpful - to not be a prisoner of your own automatic responses.
The work will be led by you - you discuss what you need. I am here to walk alongside you wherever you feel would be helpful.
Treatment Preferences
I am an integrative therapist which means I use a wide range of therapies to best work with the issues you identify. My belief is that one size does not fit all. Some people enjoy psychoeducation and enjoy learning how the brain / body works in conjunction to their mental health and some people solely want to express and understand their emotions. I aim to provide a tailor-made personal development treatment which best suits the person to help you to meet your needs.
Consultation
Upon getting in touch, I will offer you a FREE 15-minute online or telephone consultation so we can discuss your needs. This time is provided to give you the space to ask any questions you have about the therapeutic process, and to help you consider whether our relationship is the right fit for you.
This is not a therapy session but a chance for you to explore the idea of starting therapy with me.
Fees
I am extensively trained and continuously developing in the psychology arena and my fees align with my skillset.
Fees are £60 per session. and reduced rates of £50 are offered to low-income households, students, counselling students, retired and refugees
Closing note
Together we will identify problematic areas and aim to find solutions to help you move positively forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
Fully accredited under the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
I am continuously developing and expanding my expertise in the field of mental health.
I have worked with various mental health organisations including the management of voluntary mental health organisations
I am experienced in running, leading and organising mental health support groups with professional bodies such as veteran support charities, mental health outdoor groups and corporate and charity fundraisers.
I have volunteering experience with mental health charities including the Olive Branch and Options addictions counselling.
I am a fully qualified outdoor leader up to and including the level of mountain leader under the Mountain Training Association which I use to support outdoor mental health charities and expeditions
16-hour first aid including outdoor and remote expedition
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Amongst the listed areas, I am extensively trained in trauma which covers safeguarding in high risk situations.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are charged at £60 per 50-minute counselling session.
Concessions are offered for low income, elderly, refugees, students, trainee counsellors and unemployed at a lower rate of £50 per 50-minute session
When I work
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Further information
Face to face counselling takes place at a characterful cottage to help promote a feeling of grounding, safety and relaxation.
I offer online therapy nationally and work with a range of clients across the UK. My preferred platform is Doxy - professionally used to protect confidentiality.
All walk and talk therapy services are designed to be as accessible as possible. The walk will be in a natural environment close to the therapy practice, and remains close to the town. It has been appropriately risk assessed before the sessions take place
I am able to visit your home if you are disabled and have specific requirements for the conditions under which you need to work. Please get in touch to discuss these needs with me.
For additional services in nature therapies please contact me directly
