Theresa Curtis
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About me
Welcome to Southlake Therapy – Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges with Empathy and Experience
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn? Life can often feel like an uphill battle, whether you are grappling with anxiety, stress, past trauma, or uncertainty about your future. If you are finding it difficult to express your true needs, set boundaries, or navigate life’s challenges, yo are not alone. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I am here to walk with you on that journey.
With over 13 years of experience as a counsellor, I specialise in helping individuals and couples who are struggling with mental health, relationships, and self-worth. I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times – whether you are dealing with anxiety, the weight of past experiences, career uncertainty, or the impact of perfectionism. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgement. Together, we will work through your challenges and help you regain clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction.
I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to counselling that focuses on real, lasting change. Whether you are a young adult navigating career or life choices, a professional feeling stuck in your career, or someone working through past trauma, my goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and understood. I have supported many clients in building resilience, managing anxiety, and gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.
Having experienced my own journey with anxiety and mental health struggles, I understand how challenging it can be to open up about your fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. But I also know how powerful therapy can be in helping you develop the tools and mindset needed to break free from old patterns and create the life you deserve.
My therapy sessions are designed to be personal and meaningful, not stiff or clinical. This is your space to be unapologetically yourself – a space where we can work together to understand and address what’s been holding you back.
If you are ready to take the next step and explore how therapy can help you move forward, I invite you to reach out for a no-obligation chat. I offer a free initial conversation to understand your needs and determine whether we’re a good fit.
Let’s work together to find clarity, confidence, and the freedom to live a life aligned with who you truly are.
I work with individuals both adult and young people from the age of 11, as well as couples. I work in person, online or via the phone.
Feel free to explore more on my website www.theresacurtiscounselling.com
Am I the right Counsellor for You?
I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which means my qualifications have been verified and I work within a framework of ethics and guidelines. I bring a Humanistic Integrative approach to our sessions. This means placing you at the core, trusting and working with you so that your journey towards change and growth will unfold at your own pace.
Counselling is not just for those facing rock bottom; is a positive self-care practice for mental wellbeing and self-improvement. I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support and be open about your feelings. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, which is why I offer a complementary 15-minute telephone call, to explore how we might work together and for you to ask me any questions. Feel free to book a call through the counselling directory or contact me directly using my email or phone number.
My therapy room is conveniently located with parking in Woodley close to Reading, Bracknell, Winnersh, Wokingham, Earley, Hurst, Charvil, Twyford, and Sonning. If you would like to start the conversation please either email or phone/text 07780163515. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have before booking an initial appointment. (If emailing, please check your junk/spam folder in case my email ended up in there)
I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you on this transformative journey.
Warm regards.
Theresa
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Membership
I am a Registered and Accredited Member of the BACP, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. This means I meet the BACP high standards by demonstrating and validating my qualifications and professional status as a competent and effective counsellor.
Qualifications
- Degree in Humanistic Counselling (Greenwich University)
- COSRT Certificate in Couples Therapy
- Bereavement Support Foundation Course with Cruse Bereavement Care
- Counselling Skills Theory NCFE Level 3
- Counselling Skills NCFE Level 1&2
Experience
I regularly undertake continued professional development courses to enrich my skills and practice. Some of these include:
- Attachment, Trauma and Personality Disorders Workshop
- Neurodiversity Wise Practitioner Workshop
- Trauma Wise Practitioner Workshop
- Understanding Trauma/PTSD
- Shame and Self-Harm
- A Child's Grief
- Young People and the Meaning of Self-esteem
- Anger and the Silent Teen
- Awareness In Bereavement Training
- Extensive Safeguarding Training and Child Protection
- Sex and Sexuality
- Attachment and Trauma
- Managing Anxiety Disorder and ADHD
- Online and Telephone Certificate (80 hours)
- Working Creatively with the Inner Child in Counselling
In addition to my work with adults, I have worked extensively with young people. I have worked in Ascot, Bracknell, Windsor, and Sandhurst secondary schools.
Young people may not want to talk to teachers or parents when they have a problem and counselling can be a very different and positive experience. Drugs, eating disorders, self-harm, bullying, exam stress, and family and relationship problems are just some of the issues that young people bring into my counselling room. It is a place for them to learn how to express themselves. This may be through words or creatively. It is a safe, confidential space.
Call, text, or email to see how I can help, or look at my website for more information.
I offer reduced rates for young people up to the age of 18.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to Face/Online Sessions
Adults - £60
Couples - £75
18's and under - £50
Lower rate available when booking and paying for six sessions in advance, please message for more information.
Please contact me via email, text or phone to book your first session. Alternatively, I can offer a free short telephone consultation for people interested in therapy and would like some more information.
Please check your emails, as sometimes delivered into junk/spam
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Flexible hours - evening, day and Saturday morning - please phone/text or email to discuss your requirements.
Further information
I am happy to be contacted by email (as above), by text message on 07780 163515, or you can phone me Monday to Friday. Please let me know when it is convenient to reply and whether you can accept return text messages and emails in order that I may respect your confidentiality.
