Anna Kennedy BSc.(Hons) Dip.Couns. Reg. MBACP SAC.Dip.
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Hello! I am based in a comfortable office in the heart of Uppingham. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and carry comprehensive insurance. I offer counselling and psychotherapeutic services on a completely confidential level. I am predominantly person-centred although am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I firmly believe that our feelings inform our thoughts and that negative feelings can disrupt our lives and of those around us. By using integrative counselling techniques, I help my clients to enhance and maintain their self by growing and learning to accept difficult aspects of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental and empathic environment, where the caring and confidential* relationship between client and counsellor is key to enhancing the client’s autonomy and self-worth.
I am qualified to work with young people and adults experiencing difficulties such as depression, suicidal thoughts, problems in the work place, eating disorders, substance misuse, family and relationship difficulties, divorce and bereavement. All of my clients** are asked to sign a contract setting out our working agreement and clarifying my boundaries and ethical obligations.
I am also qualified and happy to work with organisations to provide time limited counselling or longer term periods to deal with trauma in the work place. Please contact me to discuss a free assessment and to discuss our working contract.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc. (hons) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches, a level four diploma in Therapeutic Person Centred Counselling, a level four Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents (encompassing co-dependency and dysfunction) and a level four Diploma in Stress Counselling in the Workplace.
I have a background in the Criminal Justice System and until recently was the Head of Counselling at a category C male prison.
I work with addiction, childhood abuse, bereavement, depression, alcohol and substance addiction and many other issues that affect day to day lives.
I take GP and CAMHS referrals and often work with children that have been involved with CAFCASS and the court system. I offer family support where a breakdown in parental relationships may be adversely affecting a child/children.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hearing voices
- HIV/AIDS
- Infertility
- Internet addiction
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have worked with and continue to help many clients who suffer with Trichotillomania.
Therapies offered
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Fees
Counselling fees are currently* charged at:
Counselling assessments - £25
Counselling per one to one fifty minute session - £50
Family Support - £60 per hour or part thereof
Restorative Justice - £60 per hour or part thereof
Report production - £25 per child
Payments can be made by cash, card or bank transfer.
Maps & Directions
Uppingham, LE15 9SJ
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Availability
By arrangement
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Families |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
