Zoe Boylan
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About me
If you have been experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, feeling stuck, sadness or loss, counselling can help you find peace of mind, more confidence, and your unique way forward.
As an experienced Integrative Counsellor, I work with kindness and compassion helping clients overcome a variety of issues. I provide a confidential non-judgement space to explore what is needed for you, in your own time.
I draw from different theories and methods in counselling, to give you the space and time to enable you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, and how your life experiences have shaped you. Through this awareness comes first the ability to reflect on the origin of your current problem, and then the freedom to make positive change.
Often so many of us are dealing with an Inner Critic, who although intending to be well meaning, may be holding us back from our full potential or rewarding relationships. I can support you to explore these dynamics at work, understanding their impact, before moving on to work through, and find a positive transformation.
I additionally specialise in Counselling individuals and couples experiencing Infertility or going through Fertility Treatment, and those that have experienced baby loss. I also provide Donor Implications Counselling.
FAQs
What problems can counselling help with?
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons.
People come when they are struggling with low self esteem or low confidence, anxiety or depression, feeling lonely, bereavement, stress or simply feeling sad.
Some people come for relationship problems, to understand repeating life patterns, or problems with family members. Some people want to focus on problems at work or in their social life.
What about Theory?
As an Intergrative Counsellor, I will bring in different evidence based theories to support your counselling goals. We can discuss if you have a preferred way of working, and I am open to feedback.
I also can support you work creatively, (even in remote counselling), which can involve different techniques to explore what is going on, using Imagery, drawing, and symbolism.
I work to allow you a safe, confidential non-judgement space to explore what is needed for you, in your own time.
Is it Confidential?
Yes. Anything we discuss is held between us. I have a Supervisor, who is a more experienced Counsellor, who I will seek support from, ensuring that your identify is not shared.
I store any notes I keep in a lockable filing cabinet.
How often will we meet?
Weekly sessions are more effective initially whilst we explore what is troubling you.
After our Introduction meeting, we will agree an initial number of sessions, which is usually between 4-6. We can then decide as we go, how many more sessions you would like. Counselling can be long term, or relatively short to suit your needs.
Where will the Counselling take Place?
I work from 2 different Counselling Rooms in central Brighton. I also can offer remote sessions.
How do I choose my Counsellor?
In your search for a counsellor, it is important to you feel comfortable with someone you can trust. This is why I offer a 30 minute Introduction appointment where we can talk about why you are seeking counselling, and you can see if you feel you would be able to work with me.
Final Words:
Please get in contact to see how I can support you. You have already taken the first step in searching for a counsellor, acknowledging your intention to dedicate time to your mental wellbeing.
“Everybody wants to reach the peak, but there is no growth on the top of a mountain. It is in the valley that we slog through, the lush grass and rich soil, learning and becoming what enables us to summit life’s next peak.” (Andy Andrews)
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) and MSc in Psychology
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Registered member of the BACP. (MBACP)
- I am a specialised Fertility Counsellor, working with the local Fertility Clinic in Brighton, supporting people through their journey to become a parent, and with miscarriage and baby loss. I provide Donor Implications Counselling also.
- I previously run a support group for individuals experiencing Infertility.
- I previously worked in the NHS, Counselling patients and their families with Cancer.
Recent Training Includes:
- Couples Counselling
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Specialist Fertility Counselling Training
- Specialist Miscarriage and Baby Loss Training
- Specialist Trauma Training
- Dealing with Shame
- Using Imagery to find strength and resilience
I bring experience of working internationally for many years in Clinical Research, as well as having experience of living and working overseas. I also still work in Research in Sussex University.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £30: Initial 30 minute Assessment Session
- £60: Regular 50 minute Session
- £75 Fertility Donor Implications Counselling
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Counselling Appointments available weekdays and evenings, please contact me with your preferences.
