Tom Underwood
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About me
If you are reading this then you have already made a step towards prioritising yourself and your needs.
I’m a fully qualified counsellor and Psychology graduate and have lived & worked in the Surrey/Greater London border area for years.
I know that the search for counselling can be daunting and confusing: I would be happy to answer your queries or concerns and see if I am the right counsellor for you.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means that I will tailor my way of working to fit your needs. Working relationally to build on trust, I provide a safe space for you to bring yourself into.
I will facilitate a counselling environment where we can go at your pace, and collaborate on what you wish to work on within yourself.
I offer short-term or long-term counselling depending on what you are looking for. If you are unsure on exactly what you are looking for, then we can work to uncover your aims & goals for counselling together.
If you are struggling with something that you would like to talk about to a qualified professional, then I welcome you to reach out.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Psychology graduate, a fully qualified counsellor, and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
My experience as a counsellor includes short-term work (solution focused, bereavement, or relationship issues/breakups) and long-term explorative work (identity, self-esteem, confidence, and trauma). We will be able to discuss your own unique experiences and emotions that you may be struggling with, to find a way to move forward.
I also have experience in counselling adults with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, isolation, gender & sexuality, relationships, bereavement, stress, and bullying.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer sessions weekly or bi-weekly at the same time.
I can also offer concession rates to trainee counsellors and those on low income.
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I offer online therapy during the working week and also in-person therapy in SW4.
