Tracy Ritchie
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About me
Trauma informed Gestalt and person centred counselling practitioner.
Working with adults, children, young people and couples.
Specialist areas-
- Domestic abuse, including VAWG ( violence against women and girls )
- Victims of crime; all areas of serious violent crime - rape and sexual assault/homicide/hate crime/robbery/burglary/harassment and stalking.
- Trauma - "Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as harmful or life threatening. While unique to the individual, generally the experience of trauma can cause lasting adverse effects, limiting the ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being" ( Gov.UK )
- ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) - I can offer sensitive and explorative work with you, at your pace on any childhood trauma that may be affecting your relationships, attachments or well being today.
- LGBTQ+ - inclusive and welcoming of the gay community.
- The impact of addictions - family members, partners and children and young people.
Training, qualifications & experience
Gestalt and person centred training - Level 4
I have over 30 years experience of supporting people in my local community pre qualification.
Alongside my private practise, I currently work as a lead counsellor for parents, children and young people impacted by substance misuse. In addition working with parents whose children or young person is affected by CCE and/or CSE.
Previous reputable training with Victim Support in all areas of crime and attending court.
Forced marraige, honour based violence and FGM trained. Alongside a firm understanding of the cultural challenges which can further heighten the impact and your emotional well being.
Teenagers and domestic abuse.
The impact of domestic abuse - children, young people and adults.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
In terms of addiction and substance misuse, my specialism is the impact you may have experienced from a partner, family member or friend that has or is using.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £50 for 50 mins also known as, "The therapeutic hour".
I offer a block of 6 sessions which can support your commitment and any further needs in the therapy work. This can be extended if necessary following a review.
Couples £70
Family therapy £75
Student counsellor rates are £35
Payment is made 24 hours in advance via bank transfer.
All assessments are free 20 min telephone introductions.
I offer 6 sessions initially with a review on further needs and work which may result in a mutual decision to extend sessions
When I work
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Sessions are offered subject to availability. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings - 5.30pm and 6.45pm.
Saturday and Sunday bookings are 3pm and 4.15pm.
Further information
I offer in person therapy from an inviting and comfortable space, or online via video. I am available some evenings and weekends.
I use sand tray, art therapy, drawing and talking and other therapeutic tools to engage in the work.
