About me
I offer a warm, non judgemental approach and a choice of short or long term therapy to fit your individual needs.
Based in Faversham Kent; I am a BACP Accredited and registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist and I abide by their Code of Ethics. I am an approved practitioner for Aviva Insurance and several EAP Providers. I am also a qualified Supervisor and Counselling Tutor.
My original training in Humanistic theory is still at the core of my work, and my approach is of an Integrative nature which means I draw on different theories and techniques that best fit your needs. I believe what is most important is the relationship between us, and it is fundamental to establish a relationship based on trust and consistency. I further believe that deep down you know where the problems lie, even if they aren’t clear to you at this time, and if n our work together I will use my knowledge and experience to help you to work through what is causing you difficulty.
Many people want to understand why they are the way they are, or behave the way they do and I will help you with that, being kind, honest and empathic. I never forget that the story being told to me is very personal to you and I respect that and the journey we are on together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced therapist and have offered therapy in specialist services including substance misuse, sexual abuse, counselling children and with NHS patients based in GP services. I have been working I Private Practice since 2012 and offer both specialist and general counselling session in the following areas:
Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, Child Related Issues, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Eating disorders, Loss, Personal Development, Relationship Issues (personal and work related), Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma related difficulties, Women’s Issues, sex and gender identity, neurodiversity. See full list below.
Counselling Concepts, Canterbury
Counselling Skills, Canterbury
Counselling Primary School Children, London
Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Humanistic Counselling, Canterbury
Stress Reduction through Mindful Awareness - Mindfulness
Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
IAPT Supervisor Training
Mindfulness Teacher Training
Level 6 Diploma in Supervision
Certified Cybertherapist (Adults / Children & Young people)
I regularly attend workshops and training days to ensure I am up to date and relevant in my work and my Continuing Professional Development
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Genetic conditions
Life shortening diagnosis
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Adult sessions are 50 Minutes
Children & Young People: £50 per 45 minute session
I offer a £10 per session reduction for Counselling Diploma trainees
Supervision: £60 per hour
A limited number of reduced rate sessions are available, please contact me for availability.
When I work
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Further information
I hold a current Enhanced CRB/DBS Certificate
Testimonials
‘100% confidence in Teresa, she has been a wonderful help and inspiration! Thank you!’
‘I have felt understood for the first time in my life. Teresa has given me an awareness of my inner self that I had not been able to recognise before but always knew was there. I feel more positive for the future which is all thanks to Teresa's professionalism and person. Thank you very much Teresa for opening a door I have avoided walking through for many, many years’
‘This has been a very valuable, life changing experience for me and I am extremely grateful. I cannot praise my Teresa highly enough’
‘I have had counselling before and felt I was judged and not listened to. With Teresa I felt at ease and not judged and she listened to my story from my side’
‘Could not ask for better treatment. Teresa always showed empathy, professionalism and competence. I feel that, without Teresa's help in guiding me to an understanding of my problems, I would have gotten worse. I can wholeheartedly praise Teresa for her help’
‘I was treated with the utmost respect and felt that Teresa was definitely able to help me through my problems with great care and understanding’
‘I have felt listened to and very supported throughout the sessions I have had and am grateful to have had a very experienced counsellor in Teresa...Thank you’
