Tracy Holland
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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck and don't quite understand what is going on for you right now? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or have a sense that things just aren't right, but you don't know why? Are you unsure about how to move forwards in a more meaningful way? Do you want to make sense of life's challenges?
Trauma often manifests physically as well as emotionally. You may be suffering with panic attacks, feeling numb, have poor concentration, and are unable to connect with others, get angry for no apparent reason. Emotionally you may be living life in a constant state of hyperarousal - feeling anxious, on edge and unable to relax, helpless, fearful or sad; these are all common symptoms of trauma. Physically you may experience an upset stomach, unable to sleep, pounding heart, sweating or using alcohol to 'drown out' the intrusive thoughts.
Unresolved trauma can affect how you function. It can take on many forms resulting in some individuals struggling with their jobs, relationships and mental health issues. Counselling can help identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and decrease the symptoms, all in a safe and supportive environment. Recovery from trauma is possible. Learning about your own trauma triggers, can aid the recovery process.
I successfully work with trauma, more specifically, childhood trauma, and can hold the space for you to lean into whatever comes into your awareness. Together we can safely unlock traumatic experiences, and discuss any necessary skills and tools for you to gain control over triggers or trauma reactions, whilst ensuring you are not re-traumatised.
Together we will work at your own pace exploring your feelings and emotions, whilst supporting your growth and movement through your ‘stuckness’. Goals will be set by you to help you find a more balanced life. I am passionate about talking therapy, and regularly witness growth and change take place during the therapeutic process, resulting in clients feeling empowered and able to live a more meaningful life.
I believe we are all unique and live our lives from our own perspective. I build deep therapeutic relationships with clients whilst providing a safe and held space for individuals to speak their own truth. Together we will explore aspects of your life that you find troubling or difficult, at a pace that you are comfortable with.
I offer compassion, empathy, openness, understanding and authenticity, in a calming and quiet environment. Counselling can be powerful and impactful, enabling individuals to arrive in a place where they are comfortable with who they are. A place of true self acceptance.
I have experienced the benefits of counselling myself, which enabled me to reflect on my own life and bring about positive change. Having first hand experience of talking therapy, I know how it has benefited my life and now feel privileged that I can see how life changing the process is for others.
The counsellor you choose has to be one you are comfortable with, offering a non judgemental space for you to explore your issues. If you feel I am the right counsellor for you, we can explore ways in which you can understand yourself better, and choose a way forward which is right for you.
I offer face-to-face sessions from my own therapy room in a village between Truro and Falmouth. The room is quiet and private. There is off street parking available. I also offer a free 15 minute consultation with no obligation to book a session.
For more information about how we can work together, please visit my webpage - www.tracyrae.co.uk
Alternatively, you may wish to drop me a text - 07731 580333 with any queries you have.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling and Therapy - Level 5.
- Level 2 and 4 in Counselling and Therapy.
- Trauma CPD course
I access regular training and complete monthly CPD hours to enable me to keep abreast of developments within the counselling field.
Client work has provided experience of working with childhood trauma, generalised trauma, identity issues, loneliness, grief, anxiety and depression.
In addition to being a qualified counsellor, I have had a career in business, with various roles at strategic and operating levels. This enables me to understand those that may be going through challenging times within the workplace. I can offer coaching and mentoring with workplace issues.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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Additional information
To support your search in finding the right counsellor for you, I offer a FREE 15 minute telephone consultation, with no obligation to book a session. The consultation enables me to gain an initial understanding of what is going on for you and to explain how I work and how I can help you. There will be space for you to ask me any questions.
The counsellor you choose has to be right for you, it’s important that you feel safe, held and comfortable working with me.
When I work
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Occasional Saturday appointments may be offered to anyone working full time. Please enquire about availability via my e-mail address, or alternatively by text - 07731 580333.
Further information
I offer weekday sessions from 08.30am - 19.30pm in my therapy room, with plenty of off street parking. I do have some Saturday morning availability.
I offer sessions face-to-face. I also offer home visits for local clients, within a 5 mile radius. Outside of the 5 mile radius I charge a small fee for fuel.
Therapy work can be short or long-term. I offer block bookings for those who are seeking counselling through their employer.
