About me
I am currently working in-person and online. Online sessions are available using MS Teams, Zoom and WhatsApp.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile on Counselling Directory. Finding the right therapist can be difficult and its important to find someone with whom you can feel comfortable and safe. I offer a truly non-judgemental and warm approach where you will be accepted as the unique human being you are. By enabling you to speak openly about what is happening in your life, I will join you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you to find lasting change and a different future.
I work with a wide range of adult clients and believe that support is valuable for all. Whether you are 18 or 80 it is never too late to change or create a different life story. I offer both long term and short term work with you in control of the content and the duration: it is my role to guide and support your own process not impose my own.
Many clients have commented that my way of working helps them to feel accepted, understood and trusted. This helps to build a relationship where clients can be honest and open about their issues and supports a depth of work where long lasting change can be found.
I also believe that there is room for humour in therapy. Smiles and laughter are hugely beneficial for our psychological health and enabling people to find joy in life is one of my driving beliefs.
I am trained to work with any presenting issue and commonly work with:
- anxiety and fearfulness
- depression and sadness
- dealing with sudden change such as bereavement, redundancy and divorce/relationship difficulties
- survivors of trauma and abuse
- living with long term and life limiting conditions eg diabetes, MS, ME, Fibromyalgia
- gender issues and stereotypes
- loneliness
- lack of motivation, low energy, resilience
I enable and support my clients to lead the process as my work is underpinned by a strong belief that we all hold our own answers: we may just need help finding them.
I am also a qualified and experienced developmental coach offering an alternative approach to exploring personal change which is helpful for those wanting to focus on the future and make positive lasting changes to life and work. Please ask for further details if you are interested in a coaching approach.
Mental Health Consultations
If you have concerns about the mental health of a friend, family member or colleague I now offer a consultation service to help you explore how you can support them and encourage them to seek the help they need.
Qualifications
I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, an ILM level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and am an Accredited Mediator with UK Mediation.
I work from comfortable premises near the centre of Long Eaton, which is easily accessible by public transport with free parking available within a couple of minutes walk. The premises and my room is suitable for those with mobility issues and is wheelchair accessible. A disabled parking space can be booked on request.
I also offer sessions online via MS Teams, Zoom and WhatsApp. Clients are asked to ensure they have a suitable venue for virtual sessions ensuring confidentiality can be maintained.
I accept payment via Bank Transfer and all major debit and credit cards.
For more information please visit my website www.hartshorntherapy.co.uk or contact me on traceyhartshorn@icloud.com
Please note I am an accredited practitioner with the BACP and work within their Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute validated by Coventry University
Accredited Member of the BACP
ILM level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
Accredited Interpersonal Mediator
Member organisations
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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
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

Accredited Register Scheme
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
Life coaching
Developmental coaching
Therapeutic coaching
Career, leadership and performance coaching
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual counselling and psychotherapy. (Prices are applicable for face to face and online sessions)
All payments are made via Bank Transfer.
Fees and payment
Individual counselling and psychotherapy
Assessment - £60 for 70 minutes
Sessions - £60 for 60 minutes
Mental Health Consultation
£70 per hour
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