Talia Handley
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About me
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you don’t know where to begin, but that’s exactly what I’m here for. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or just need a space to reflect, I offer a calm, non-judgmental environment where you can talk freely. No matter the issue, big or small, we’ll explore it together at a pace that feels right for you. You deserve to be heard, and I’m ready to listen.
How I Work
As a person-centred counsellor, I focus on you as an individual, adapting my approach to suit your needs. My goal is for you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your journey. Therapy is an investment, and I aim to ensure you get what you need from our sessions.
I’ve worked with clients facing a range of challenges, from anxiety, stress, and depression to body image, identity, and grief. Whatever brings you here, I’m committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
Flexible and Accessible
Life is busy, so I offer flexible appointments, including early mornings and evenings. Sessions are available in a quiet, private space in Walmer, Kent, or online via Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.
You deserve a space to tell your story, and I’m here to listen. Reach out via text, call, or email - or visit my website for more information.
-- Talia
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Safeguarding Adults Level 2
- Safeguarding Children Level 2
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Bereavement practitioner.
- Shout crisis line volunteer.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that life can get busy, and because of this, I try to make my practice as flexible as possible by offering a variety of appointments including evening and early morning time slots.
I offer a free 20 minute online or telephone introductory meeting. This will act as an opportunity for you to consider whether I am the right counsellor for you, and what you might need from counselling.
When I work
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