Wanjiru Macharia - MSc, BA Hons, Adv Dip.
Email meAbout me
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) who regulates my work. Membership number NCS18-07206. I work within the ethical framework for good practice in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy as laid down by NCS. I am insured and receive regular supervision which helps me with my work. I have an up to date DBS check.
I work with adults and young people. This include: individuals presenting with a range of mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, bereavement and loss. I also work with individuals with a diagnosis of Autism (Asperger Syndrome/ High Functioning Autism).
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications include; - a Degree in Psychology (BA) and a Masters Degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
I have more than 10 years of experience in working with individuals with Autism and presenting with a range of mental health problems, providing outreach work and supporting individuals with Autism and their support team in building a successful and fulfilling life.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Autism
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Paranoid personality disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship problems
- Schizoid personality disorder
- Self-harm
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
Fees
Please contact for prices for specific therapy sessions. All expected fees will be agreed before therapy starts.
CANCELLATION POLICY – Cancellations made less than 24 hours notice may be liable to the full charge of the session fee.
PAYMENT – bank transfers or cash are accepted. A receipt is given upon every payment.
Further information
I work all over Northamptonshire and can visit people at home or other venues.
I can travel to neighbouring counties.
Maps & Directions
Northampton, NN3 9AG
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | Swahili |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Families |
