Stuart Edwards
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About me
The choice to start therapy requires a lot of courage, so well done for taking the first steps on your counselling journey. The decision of what counsellor to choose from can be tricky, so I’ll tell you a little bit about myself and how I work to help you decide whether I’ll be a good fit for you.
In our modern world mental health support is increasingly important and I’m passionate about guiding clients towards mental and emotional well-being. My empathetic nature and non-judgemental manner means you’ll feel heard, understood and valued in a confidential and safe space. The approach I use blends different types of therapy, providing a personalised and effective way of working with each individual client.
My toolkit of therapeutic interventions, methods and strategies means that I tailor sessions to suit the unique needs of every client. For example, I may suggest techniques that could benefit you immediately in the short-term (such as those used in CBT), and facilitate understanding about yourself that will also help you in the long-term (using person-centred and psychodynamic modalities).
I’ll provide support when you’re navigating life’s challenges by empowering you to face difficulties and problems, at your own pace and with patience. My collaborative style promotes a counselling relationship that encourages personal growth and development, and will enable you to achieve insights on your way to self-discovery. I hope to hear from and work with you soon.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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
£50.00 per session
