About me
Hello, my name is Steve and I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I offer one to one Counselling for adults at my private practice in Elm Road Studios, Bishopston. I am a good listener, non-judgmental, and provide a safe space to talk, at a pace you are comfortable with to help you explore and navigate your thoughts and experiences. Some people describe the process as like unpacking these thoughts & experiences and working with a Counsellor to make sense of them, before re-packing them in a way that they feel more comfortable with.
Your wellbeing will be at the heart of our sessions and I will always be guided by you in terms of what you want to talk about, and how little or how much. Some people find a few sessions meet their needs whilst others wish to work on an ongoing basis until they feel ready to end therapy. There are no rights or wrongs, just what feels right for you.
Sessions last for 50 minutes and cost £55. These can be in person at my therapy room in Bishopston, online or by telephone. I offer an optional FREE initial 20 minute consultation - in person, online or by telephone - as I feel it is important for you to find a Counsellor whom you feel comfortable to work with as this can determine the effectiveness of therapy. Alternatively, you are welcome to book in with me without this if you wish to get started straight away. My Practice hours are Mon-Fri 9.15am to 3.05pm so you would need to be available once a week during these times.
Below are some of the areas I have experience with:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Low mood
- Depression
- Trauma (childhood, adult, multiple)
- Bereavement
- Confidence & Self Esteem
- Bullying
- Control
- Shame
- Relationship issues
- Family issues
- Neurodiversity
- Ill health (self, family or loved one)
This list is not exhaustive, please contact me to discuss your needs further. You can visit my website at www.sb-counselling.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional accredited training took 3.5 years and I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. My training was based on a Pluralistic model; covering Humanist Person-Centred theory/approaches, Psychodynamic theory/approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) theory/approaches. I regularly attend training in a broad range of areas in mental health in order to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.
In a professional capacity, I have been supporting people’s growth and development, in one way or another, for over 25 years. The foundation of my work has always been to listen carefully and ask relevant questions, to gain an understanding of the people I support, in order to help them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions last for 50 minutes and cost £55. These can be in person at my therapy room in Bishopston, online or by telephone. I offer an optional FREE initial 20 minute consultation - in person, online or by telephone - as I feel it is important for you to find a Counsellor whom you feel comfortable to work with as this can determine the effectiveness of therapy. You are also welcome to book a full session if you want to get started straight away.
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My Practice hours are Mon - Fri 09.15am to 3.05pm so you would need to be available to work with me during these hours.
Further information
I have worked in a few different sectors, giving me a broad insight into the different challenges and stresses we face as individuals; and am familiar with the pressures of juggling work and parenting! I have previous experience working in the public and private sectors, within media, telecoms, education, and hospitality. The thing I have always found most rewarding and meaningful within these roles, is engaging and understanding the people I work with.
