Sometimes life can be challenging and difficult. It can help to talk things through, it could be about things happening at this moment or things that have happened to you in the past. Talking to someone who is not a family member or a friend can give you the space and freedom to explore your situation fully in a confidential environment where you can be yourself and explore your feelings without judgement. The therapy process is about creating a trusting relationship in which we can work together in an open and respectful way to enable you to be able to explore the issues that you chose to discuss. As a Person Centred Counsellor I believe that you have the resources to enable you to make the right decisions for you and we will work together to explore your situation and find your own understanding, rather than offering you advice or telling you what to do. I hope our work will to enable you to reflect on what is troubling you and feel unburdened, whether it is through making a change, or gaining acceptance of a life event, but most importantly to become able to positively move forward in your life. Training, Qualifications and experience BA Hons in Business Management Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Certificate in Counselling Skills After 18 year working in a variety of business roles, I decided to retrain and pursue a more rewarding career supporting people through counselling. I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work within the guidelines of the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I have obtained the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and have regular supervision. I also hold a clear Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check formally a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. I work from home in Weston Turville. I also work as a school counsellor within a local secondary school and within an agency setting in the Youth Enquiry Service. Areas of counselling I deal with Abortion Abuse Affairs and betrayals Anxiety Bereavement Bullying Career Carer support Dementia Depression Family issues Low self-confidence Low self-esteem Miscarriage Redundancy Relationship issues Self-harm Separation and divorce Stress Work related stress Therapies offered Humanistic therapies Person-centred therapy Fees Counselling sessions last 50 minutes, normally on a weekly basis at a time agreed between us. I charge £40 per session. However the first session will be charged at £20 as it is an opportunity for you to understand how I work and decide whether you feel that we can work effectively together. It is an opportunity to answer any questions you may have concerning counselli