Susan Irving
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About me
Hello, I would like to introduce myself as a warm and compassionate Psychotherapist, committed to helping you on your journey towards well-being in a confidential and non-judgmental environment.
With a wealth of experience spanning over ten years, I've had the privilege of working closely with clients from all walks of life. Working alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, low self-esteem, grief, and the impact of trauma.
When you begin your therapeutic journey,I will invite you to a 50-60 minute Assessment session. This will be your opportunity to openly discuss your concerns and anxieties in a safe and supportive environment. Your comfort and safety is my priority.
Depending on the nature of your concerns, I offer both short and long-term sessions. You can expect a relational approach in a calm and comfortable setting designed specifically to help you to feel at ease.
If you consider that my support could make a difference in your life, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm here to provide the assistance you deserve every step of the way. Let's embark on your journey together!
Training, qualifications & experience
BSC Joint Honours Degree (Advice, Guidance and Counselling and Professional Practice.) Awarded 2:1. Northumbria University. 2008.
Diploma in Counselling. Awarded: Pass. Northern Guild of Psychotherapy and Counselling. 2011.
PG Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Awarded: Merit. Validated by Newman University. 2015.
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Awarded: Pass. Northern Guild of Psychotherapy and Counselling. 2013.
Couples Counselling Training. Completed at Jesmond Therapy Centre. 2022
My primary theoretical approach gathers together a framework of integrative knowledge and experience. This includes a Person-Centred and Transactional Analysis foundation to my therapeutic work. Additionally I incorporate various therapy models for example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused and Brief Therapy models depending on the unique requirements of each client. I have worked as a Counsellor and then Psychotherapist in a GP Surgery, Local Government Occupational Health services and in private practice for over 10 years. My work has brought me into contact with a diverse range of issues and clients. This has provided me with a diverse range of therapy tools and techniques.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a 15 minute telephone discussion prior to the scheduling of a session. Please go to the first page to arrange this on my site.
Individual therapy sessions, including the initial assessment, are 50 to 60 minutes in duration and are priced at £55 per session.
In alignment with your needs, I provide both short and long-term therapy based on the concerns you share during your initial assessment. This allows an opportunity to facilitate an open space, a perfect opportunity to address any queries or questions you may have, I offer a convenient 15-minute telephone discussion prior to scheduling a session.
I understand that flexibility is important, and I strive to accommodate appointments on short notice, subject to my availability. Please feel free to reach out to me using the contact information attached to my the front page of my online profile. Kindly leave a message on my mobile ir send an email and I will promptly get back to you. Please note that face-to-face sessions are available exclusively on Tuesdays and Thursdays in North Shields and Wednesdays in Low Fell.
For your convenience, all sessions, including the initial assessment, are 50 minutes in duration and are priced at £55 per session.
When I work
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I offer day and evening sessions, either face to face or online zoom appointments
Please note that I work day/evening:
North Shields -Tuesday and Friday
Low Fell - Wednesday and Thursday.
Further information
Appointments can be booked at short notice depending on my availability. You can contact me using the details below, please leave a message on my mobile and I will get in touch as soon as possible.
Telephone no: 0770 9287828
Email: susanirvingcounselling@gmail.com
