Vicky Drinkwater

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Dip (He) MBACP
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Southampton, Hampshire, SO32
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a fully qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor providing a confidential and supportive space without any agenda or judgement for you to explore the difficulties you are experiencing and different parts of your life.

I have training in CBT, Person-Centered therapy and have gained specialist training and experience in working with bereaved adults. I am experienced in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and have lots of experience of working with young people.

I believe at the heart of counselling is the relationship between the client and the counsellor, I am a great listener, naturally empathetic and provide a friendly, approachable space which will allow you to feel at ease and able to engage in exploration in a supported way.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Dip HE Humanistic Gestalt Counselling
  • Level 3 ABC certificate in counselling
  • Level 2 NCFE Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • Bereavement Support Foundation course

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Finding the right counsellor can be hard, that is why I offer a free initial 30-minute telephone consultation with no obligation to continue. 

  • 50 minute sessions face to face - £45
  • 50 minute sessions via telephone or zoom - £45

Further information

My private practice is based from my home in Botley, which is easily accessible from junction 7 and 8 on the M27.  

I can also provide zoom or telephone counselling.

Please do not hesitate to contact me to find out more.

Southampton, Hampshire, SO32

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults

Key details

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Vicky Drinkwater
Vicky Drinkwater