Camellia Counselling

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location_on Chester le Street, Durham, DH3
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About us

I offer therapeutic methods from different perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have recently completed my Designated Safeguarding Lead training (Level 3). 

Currently, I offer therapy in the forms of face-to-face, telephone and via video-call. I offer counselling on a one-to-one basis, as well as in a group setting. I offer therapy to adults, children, teenagers and families. 

I have significant experience working with mental health disorders, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Some of my main values are being non-judgemental, remaining open-minded and always offering empathy. Therapy can be daunting for a lot of people, and I aim to make individuals feel as comfortable as possible. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I worked in a bereavement service for several years and worked closely with multiple families/individuals. Death is one of life’s certainties, yet it never gets any easier. When someone passes away, we will never forget them. However, for other’s it can be more difficult to return to “normal life” and that is where I come into the equation.  

I have worked as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Counsellor, for a large organisation, offering support to masses of individuals, all over the UK. I did this role remotely and got to meet some amazing people. 

Throughout my working career, I have always worked in health and social care. Originally I began as a support worker and did this for over 12 years mainly working with children and adults mental health.

Qualifications and experience 

  • Level 3 in counselling
  • FDA in counselling 
  • BACP registered member
  • EAP counsellor 
  • Bereavement therapist

Training

  • NACCC family worker
  • NACCC coordinator 
  • Paediatric basic life support
  • Designated safeguarding lead (level 3)
  • Emergency first aid at work (level 3)
  • Preventing radicalisation 
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Internet safety awareness
  • Children in education (level 3) 
  • Health and Social care (Level 3) 

Member organisations *

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.

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Areas of counselling we deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Vitality

Additional information

Free initial 30 minute telephone/video call consultation.

Block booking discounts are available.

Thank you 

When we work

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Further information

So, am I the therapist for you?

I am willing to offer counselling to adults, children, and families. I currently work in an Alternate Education provision, offering therapeutic services to children, aged 11-16. 

I believe I am an adaptable person, who will try my best to help anyone reach their full potential. If you suffer from anxiety/depression, are feeling lost within the world or just need someone to speak to, please get in touch.

Initially, it may seem scary speaking to a stranger, but I can honestly say, therapy can be life changing. I have witnessed that with my own eyes and that is the reason, I do what I do.

Professional Standards

I attend monthly supervision sessions; the purpose of supervision is to observe my practice. Monthly sessions allow me to work conscientiously and in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.

Chester le Street, Durham, DH3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

PVG Scheme info

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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