Vicki Ovenden

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Counsellor. MBACP (Accred), Dip. Couns.. L5 CYP

About me

Hello and welcome to my counselling practice - Hazeley Counselling. 

Counselling services for adults and young people.

Change is possible, and it can start with just a single conversation.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? As a BACP-registered counsellor, I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. 

The counselling room in my garden is a space for you; somewhere you can sit, talk openly and feel heard -  without judgment.

My approach integrates humanistic, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), and solution-focused techniques to help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and find practical ways forward. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, eating habits, self-esteem, or the pressures of everyday life, we’ll work together to understand what’s getting in the way and build effective tools for change.

Every person’s story is unique, which is why your sessions will be tailored to your own individual needs and goals. 

My role is to be alongside you—to help you rediscover your strengths, recognise patterns, and move towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. 

Please get in touch, for a free, no obligation chat if you would like to find out more.  You don’t have to face it alone,  I’m here to support you through life’s challenges in a safe, confidential space.

I offer sessions face to face, online and "walk and talk" sessions on Hazeley Heath (Hartley Wintney).

I am qualified to work with both adults and young people (aged 11 years old and over). 

Part of my counselling role is a school counsellor, so I understand how difficult it can feel for young people to navigate the challenges of school, friendships, relationships, exams, online life and how that can lead to feelings such as anxiety and low mood. 

I offer a safe, supportive space for young people to explore their feelings, challenges, and experiences without fear of judgment. I have extensive experience supporting young people who are neuro-diverse and support this is with regular training and continual professional development.

Sessions focus on helping young people understand themselves better, build confidence and resilience, and develop practical tools to cope with difficult experiences. Through compassionate listening and tailored approaches, counselling empowers young people to make positive changes and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. 

I have regular supervision and ongoing Professional Development as per the guidance of the BACP's Professional Framework. I am fully insured.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 5 Certificate - Counselling Young People
  • Post Graduate Certificate - Counselling in Educational Settings
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Solution Focused Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

CPD

Trauma Focused Care

Females and the Autistic Spectrum

Outdoor Counselling

Trauma Training Certificate

Safeguarding Children and Adults

Suicide First Aid

Alongside my private work, I am a counsellor at a sixth form college, a secondary school and for a charity. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

The price is per 50 minute appointment. Concessions available, please contact me to discuss this further. 

42 Oldfield View, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8JH

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

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