Stuart Handy

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Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.

About me

Hi, my name is Stuart. Firstly, thank you for your time, it can be challenging to take that first step to seek counselling and another big step in choosing the right person for you! I believe everyone deserves a space to be heard, understood, and supported, especially during life’s toughest moments. My goal as a counsellor is to offer that safe, non-judgmental environment where you can pause, reflect, and begin to build the life you want.

For the past six years I’ve focused on working with people affected by mental health and the many issues that often accompany it, stress, trauma, stigma, relationship changes, and rebuilding a sense of purpose. However, I also understand that people often cannot put there finger on who they are or why they act and behave the way they do but want to find out more.

if you’re seeking support for reconnection, coping with life transitions, or simply looking for a place to talk, I am here. I am an empathic counsellor, registered with the NCPS who offers 1:1 face to face, online / telephone and walk and talk therapy. Short term or open ended sessions and I can offer weekly / fortnightly / monthly sessions to meet your needs.

Please contact me for further information or your FREE 30 min initial telephone consultation.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 2 Counselling Skills 
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice 
  • 6 Years experience working with addiction in adults, young people and families. 
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children.
  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) trained. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Serving Personnel and Veterans.

Service Families. 

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I always want to try and make counselling as accessible as possible for as many people as I can. I offer a 10% discount to service personnel, veterans and their families. 

I also offer counselling students discounted rates too.

Yeovil, Somerset, BA22

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams

Social