Wendy Jilley
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About me
If you're having difficulties in your life at this time for whatever reason, it may help to talk. You may have been struggling for a long time and not know why, and maybe being stressed out most of the time feels more familiar to you than being at peace with yourself and experiencing joy in your life. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I am interested in getting to know you and in establishing a warm and compassionate working relationship.
I'm particularly interested in uncovering unconscious core beliefs which can cause unnecessary suffering and limit our growth, and in finding ways of integrating new ways of being into our lives. With awareness and self compassion we can begin to free ourselves from our past conditioning and become more present in our everyday lives and connect at a deeper and more fulfilling way with ourselves, each other and the world around us. I work within an Integrative framework, although my background is Person Centred, and influenced by many years of Mindfulness training and also Body Psychotherapy.
Whether you'd like support to deal with a particular problem or whether you're looking to heal old wounds and past traumas, I would offer an initial session in which I can assess your needs and discuss how we can work together to help get those needs met, and if you are happy to continue working with me then we will generally meet regularly for as long as is needed. I am also happy to offer individual Stress Management or Mindfulness sessions if required.
I am based in South West Wales and am available to see clients face to face in Ferryside, or online if required. I have regular supervision, and ongoing continuing professional development, and strict confidentiality is maintained. I work within the UKCP ethical framework and have completed UKCP Covid-19 Online Working Guidance, and use a secure online platform for remote counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, an Advanced Certificate in Humanistic Counselling, and Certificates in Person Centred Counselling. I have also completed a 3 year training course in Hakomi (Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy as Assisted Self Discovery), a 60 hour course in Body Listening, and a shorter course in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. I have also been studying Non-Violent Communication for several years.
I have experience of working with clients with relationship problems, severe anxiety and depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, anger management problems, childhood trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, work related problems, etc.
I also have several years experience of mindfulness training and compassion based meditation. I have experience of using techniques to help with stress management, and can offer relaxation and meditation training.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have many years' experience of working with various methods of stress management, relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, and body-centred awareness.
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £35 per session for individual counselling for a 50 minute online session, or £40 for a face to face session, or £45 for couples. Short-term counselling would generally involve up to 6 sessions, longer term counselling may be open-ended, depending on the needs of the client.
When I work
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Working hours are flexible to accommodate client and therapist needs and room availability. I am generally available to see clients early evenings and occasional late afternoons.
Further information
I am currently available to work with adult individuals or couples, either face to face or online via a secure platform.
