Sue Raymond
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About me
Hi I am Sue, an experienced BACP registered Humanistic counsellor working with individual adults aged 20 years and above. I work face-to-face, online and by phone.
Whether you are affected by anxiety or depression; are facing difficulties leading you to feel you no longer enjoy things you used to love; or feeling as though you have lost direction and stuck in a repeating pattern with no idea how to break free, I offer a calm and reflective space where I listen with focus and compassion as you share your story.
Learning to view yourself with curiosity and not judgement, helps increase self-compassion and improve the relationship you have with yourself which in turn improves your relationship with others.
Together we will work to discover the root causes of your concerns. Through having consistent support you can find the tools to get on top of your difficulties.
Timing is everything in therapy; if you are ready to make a change I offer a free 30-minute introductory chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you.
Issues I work with:
As well as experience in dealing with a broad range of issues, I have worked with clients experiencing:
- Loss of identity after death of loved ones
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety and Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma
- Difficult childhood experiences
What therapy with me is like:
Our therapy space is your time to meet regularly with a counsellor trained not only in listening with sensitivity and empathy; but also able to detect patterns of behaviour by being able to step back and look at the whole of the content you bring. This is the chance to reflect and gain clarity into why you react the way you do; giving you a deeper understanding of yourself.
I aim to build trust with you by creating a respectful and reflective space; allowing you to explore emotions that can hold you ‘hostage’ if left unexpressed. I believe therapy is a dialogue so I always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with. I tailor my approach to bring the greatest benefit to you. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to counselling, as I believe the best therapy for you will always be as unique as you are.
We can work together to:
- Explore your life experiences and how they might affect how you relate to the people in your life
- Discover how ways of being in the past might no longer be serving you, and help you find a new way to support yourself that is a healthier way to cope
- Look for the meaning in your life and what choices you can make to bring yourself closer to living in line with your values
- look at what might be keeping you 'stuck', and together we can find new perspectives that will allow for change
Let's find the right questions for you which lead to answers that will connect to the strength already inside yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work in line with the BACP Ethical framework and as such, all of my work is overseen by a BACP accredited supervisor to ensure you are receiving the best possible support. All my client details remain confidential.
Qualifications:
- FdSc Counselling | University of Greenwich (BACP)
- CACHE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
- CACHE Level 2 Award in Helping Skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Interpersonal Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling – Counselling Tutor 80 hour course
Professional Credentials and affiliations:
- Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
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
£60.00 - £65.00
Additional information
Online & phone sessions - £60
face-to-face sessions - £65
Reach out to get your free 30-minute phone consultation by phoning, dropping me an email or fill in the contact form on my website. We will then arrange a convenient time to talk. If you are ready to take the next step, contact me now - I look forward to speaking with you.
When I work
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I am currently available:
Monday 7.30 pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30 pm
Thursday - 9.30am - 12.30 pm
7.30 pm - 8.30pm
Further information
I currently work face-to-face and also via Zoom and telephone.
