Location
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Directions:
10-15 minute walk from Wickford Rail station/town centre
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Fees & Charges
£25 for an initial session
£50 per session thereafter
£30 per session for trainee counsellors
Availability/Opening times
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Sunday - closed
Access:
Car parking available, Ground Floor Room But No Wheelchair Access, Online/Internet Counselling, Skype Video Counselling.
My clients
Gender & Sexual Minorities Experienced:
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Cross Dresser/Transvestite
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Kink/BDSM (all gender/sexualities)
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Age ranges:
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Relationship Styles:
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Friend and Family members
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About me
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After attaining my degree in Psychology, I trained to diploma level as am Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor. I have professional accredited status with National Counselling Society (NCS).
I'm experienced and passionate in working with clients who identify within the gender, sexuality and relationship diversity community. I have been a Counsellor at the Enfield LGBT Network since 2015 (working in person and online), as well as other charity organisations and several schools. Overall my work with clients has been a mixture of GSRD and Non-GSRD individuals, but I am keen to work more with the GSRD community.
I offer short term and long term counselling from my practice in Wickford, Essex (SS11) and I also offer online (video chat) sessions.
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Sexual & Gender Identity:
Bisexual - Female
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Experience and approach
Specific experience and training:
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and a BSc(hons) Psychology (BPS).
There are all sorts of reasons why people seek out counselling. Sometimes people are struggling with something specific, like difficult relationships with family/friends/romantic partners, or something more general, like feeling stuck in a rut, unable to move forward with living your own life. Sometimes it's just wanting to talk about stuff in a non-judgmental and confidential space. It takes a lot of courage to even admit that we are struggling, and even more to make that first move reaching out to a professional, hoping they'll be able to help us. Making that first phone call or leaving that first message can be quite nerve wrecking!
It's important to remember that seeing and LGBTQ+ counsellor doesn't nessessarily mean your sessions will be focused on your sexuality or gender.
Apart from GSRD related topics/issues, I most commonly work with those suffering with depression and anxiety, but I have also worked well with the following issues:
- Abuse
- Anger
- Bereavement & loss
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain
- Family dysfunction
- OCD
- Isolation/Loneliness
- Low self-esteem
- Low self-confidence
- Phobias
- Relationship problems
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
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Therapies Practiced:
Counselling, Psychotherapy.
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Specialisms and interests:
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Theoretical approach:
Attachment Theory (Psychodynamic), CBT, Gestalt, Integrative, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic (Freudian).
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Ethical Framework:
BACP, National Counselling Society.
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Qualifications
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cpcab level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling
CPCAB (Feb 2016)
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Accreditations:
National Counselling Society
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Issues and problems I can help with:
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Anaemia, Anger Management, Anxiety/ Panic Attack, Bereavement/Grief, Bipolar Disorder, Childhood Sexual Abuse (Survivors), Chronic Physical Ilness, Claustrophobia, Coming Out Issues, Cross Dressing/ Transvestism, Cultural/Ethnic Issues, Dating And Relationship Skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Growth & Development, Gender Identity Concerns, Homophobic Bullying, Insomnia/ Sleep Disorders/ Apnea, Intimacy Issues, Kink/BDSM Identity Concerns, M.E./ Glandular Fever/ Tiredness, Organisational/Life Management, Pain Management, Parenting Issues, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress, Pregnancy/ Post Natal Depression, Relationship Issues, Religious Conflicts, Self Esteem/Confidence, Shame/Guilt, Single Parenting Issues, Sports and Exercise Injuries, Stress Management, Suicidal Behaviour/Ideation, Transgender, Trauma, Workplace Issues.
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