Suzanne Coussins
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About me
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor working in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire. Chartridge is conveniently located for Amersham, Chesham and surrounding areas.
I trained as an integrative psychotherapist…. Simply put, this means that I have the training to draw on a wide variety of theoretical approaches and acknowledge that each and every one of us are unique and bring with us our own set of needs, circumstances and experiences.
Working in collaboration I can help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gain an understanding of yourself and your interpersonal relationships.
In a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment you can allow yourself space to be heard. Together we can explore aspects of your life that may be inhibiting your happiness and causing you distress and begin the journey to greater self- awareness and an improved emotional wellbeing.
I believe that one of the most important factors in productive psychotherapy is the relationship between client and therapist.
It is for this reason that I offer an initial 30 minute session free of charge.
I understand that the choice to come to counselling is not always an easy one and if this is your first experience of therapy you may be feeling apprehensive. This first session can help you to understand how therapy works and how best we can work together.
There is no obligation to continue after the initial session.
I work on both a long-term and short-term basis.
I work with both individuals and couples.
As well as running a private practice I have also worked within the NHS as a psychotherapist.
I adhere to the ethical frameworks of the BACP and UKCP.
I have experience working with:
- Addiction.
- Alcoholism.
- Anxiety.
- Bereavement and Loss.
- Bi-Polar Disorder.
- Childhood Sexual Abuse.
- Couples and Families.
- Depression.
- Divorce and Separation.
- Domestic Violence.
- Eating disorders.
- Personality Disorders.
- Relationship issues.
- Self-harm.
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Trauma.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Integrative Psychotherapy.
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.
- Registered Equine - Assisted Psychotherapist.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists
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Accredited register membership
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Please contact me to discuss my fee structure.
