Thelm Cooke
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Is counselling right for me?
Our mental health should be treated no differently to our physical health – if something doesn’t feel right, please don’t suffer through it alone.
With over 30 years’ experience working for a number of national mental health charities, I have seen the power of counselling from all sides.
Some of the issues that I often help people to work through are listed below, however this is not an exhaustive list and I would encourage anyone who feels any form of distress to seek professional help.
Top Issues I often see clients with are as follows:
● Suicidal idealisation
● Abuse from childhood
● Domestic violence
● Men's issues
● Depression & anxiety
● Relationship counselling for couples or singularly too
● Autism - ASD & ADHD
I also offer walking talking therapy too
What to expect?
Every counsellor is different and has their own approach to how they work. During the initial consultation, I will explain the various methods that I use, and we can discuss what you are hoping to achieve from therapy. Some people benefit from structured, regular sessions; however others may prefer a more informal style so the consultation is a great way to understand each other more – the world would be boring if we were all the same.
I have a safe, comfortable space available for one-on-one sessions in Stratford-upon-Avon and the option for appointments in the surrounding villages and towns too. Should you have any difficulties with coming to me, such as agoraphobia or mobility issues to name just a few, please contact me to see what other options may be available, such as home visits, video appointments and telephone calls. I also offer walk and talk therapy in a beautiful countryside setting if this suits you better.
Training, qualifications & experience
I specialise in helping adults who have issues with self-harm and suicidal thoughts as well as those who have suffered trauma and abuse at any stage in their lives. I also welcome all those who identify as neurodivergent as I have considerable experience with those on the autistic spectrum.
Having worked for a number of national mental health charities, I have seen the power of counselling from all sides. It can feel daunting to make contact with a therapist at first – this is a very common way to feel however finding the strength to do so is the first step towards changing your life.
Education
● Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory
● Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
● Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention Diploma
● Mental Health First Aider
● Working with Adults Bereavement & Loss Professional Certificate
● Understanding Autism Diploma
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each counselling session is 55 minutes long.
The first session is slightly longer and includes an initial assessment and a plan of therapy tailored to you.
Prices £55 per session, £65 per couple, with concessions available on request.
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I can be flexible to suit your needs, just ask what suits you
Further information
I am very flexible to suit every ones needs. My counselling room is upstairs, but I have access to another room in Stratford, that is on one level with assisted doors, ramps and disabled toilets if required, just let me know.
I also realise that attending counselling session in the day when people are working can be very difficult, so I offer session up to 8pm two nights per week and Saturday mornings too. So please contact me and we can work out a time that is best for you.
I also offer walk and talk therapy, here is what this directory has to say about this type of counselling, it may suit your needs better.
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/the-benefits-of-walking-and-talking-therapy
What ever your needs are let me know and I am sure we can find a way to make things work, and we can start the counselling journey together
