About me
A warm welcome to Waterways Therapy, and the start of our journey together. My name is Verna, and I am a fully insured, qualified Person Centred Counsellor. I am very passionate about helping my clients find their smile again, self-love, and acceptance, enabling your true, authentic self to emerge. I offer afternoon/evening Zoom and telephone counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 advanced diploma in Child Psychology
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Counselling Children and Adolescence
- Domestic Abuse and Violence Awareness Diploma
- Eating Awareness Diploma
- Family Support Worker Higher Distinction
- Cruse Bereavement Foundation Course
Member organisations
school 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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a 10% discount for Blue Light holders, ex-armed forces, and beneficiaries of benefits (proof required). I also offer a free 15-minute introduction call.
When I work
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Further information
I have been working with children, adolescence and adults for several years. I am currently freelancing with First Steps - Eating Disorder Charity, and have counselled clients on placements at SARAC - Rape and Abuse Charity, Cruse - Bereavement Charity, and Place 2 Be - Children's Mental Health Charity. I hold a Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check Certificate.
