Sue Budden
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
Having gained a wide range of experience through working as a counsellor in schools, I now have a private practice, working with children, teenagers and young adults. If you are a parent, reaching out for support for your child or teenager, I will offer you a free phone call to listen carefully to your concerns and see if I think I can help. I can also refer on to other professionals as appropriate and/or helpful.
Underpinned by my understanding of psychodynamic theory and my knowledge of child development, my sessions with young children are both child-led and fun, using play and art therapy techniques, allowing children to express their thoughts and emotions in a playful, safe and contained way. With older children we might use more structured games, as a way to build a therapeutic alliance and encourage communication. With teenagers and young adults, talking from any starting point they feel comfortable with can ultimately lead to opening up and making meaningful discoveries about their lives as well as a feeling of relief for finally being able to express it how it is.
I am also keen to help young adults, who may be in the throws of difficult times with decisions involving leaving home, university or entering the job market, girlfriend or boyfriend troubles, family problems, etc.
If we decide to go ahead, sessions will be at the same time every week and last for 50 minutes. My fee is £65. I can accept clients=s through both AXA and Aviva health insurances.
Please do get in touch with any questions or to arrange an initial free phone consultation. I will aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
My supervisor for this work is Coral Mann, Art Therapist and Psychotherapist, HCPC, BPC and Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists. I am diligent with pursuing continuing professional development and keeping up to date with current BACP guidelines and practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, Birkbeck College, University of London.
Counselling Skills with Primary School Children, Place2Be.
Certificate in Counselling Skills (humanistic/client-centred). School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regents College London.
I am DBS checked and registered with the DBS Update Service
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Therapy is often required after school hours, however afternoon sessions can be less congested and easier to arrange. Sixth formers are welcome in the day time, when they have free periods.
