Steven Mertens

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MBACP, Dipl. Couns.
Penzance, Cornwall, TR18

About me

Every client is unique, and I tailor my approach to suit your individual needs. My foundation is Person-Centred Therapy, while integrating techniques from other modalities when helpful. My practice centers on supporting clients struggling with addiction and compulsive behaviours, as well as anxiety, self-confidence, and identity-related issues.

I aim to help you build long-term inner resources and resilience, while also offering practical strategies that bring relief and stability as quickly as possible.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Qualified & Registered Counsellor trained in Person Centred Therapy
  • Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Person Centred Counselling
  • Level 5 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling & Therapy
  • MBACP Registered Member
  • I am committed to ongoing personal & professional development and supervision

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£30.00 - £45.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

I offer concessional rates for low-income clients and students. I also hold one pro-bono client slot per week for clients without the financial means to afford therapy.

Your first session with me is free of charge, giving us the chance to meet, explore what brings you to counselling, and see whether we feel like a good fit for working together.

There is no pressure or expectation just an open, welcoming space where you can talk and ask any questions you need.

When I work

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Further information

I work in a collaborative way that centres your autonomy and lived experience. My aim is to empower you with both immediate coping tools and a deeper understanding of yourself, so you can navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Therapy with me is a space where you can explore openly without judgement and move at a pace that feels safe for you.

Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18

Type of session

In person
Online
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

German

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Steven Mertens
Steven Mertens