C O U N S E L L I N G
Reflection
What to expect
I am an Integrative Counsellor offering a safe, non-judgemental space where women can feel respected and valued. Whatever your circumstances, therapy can be the first step in an empowering journey of self-awareness and transformational change. I believe we all have within us the strength and resources to uniquely grow, flourish and have more self-acceptance. Each person seeing a counsellor has different needs or concerns, some examples may be: anxiety, bereavement, bullying, divorce, feeling low or sad, low self esteem, parenting worries, pregnancy and birth, relationship concerns, spirituality, stress etc.
My core way of working is Person-Centred and I integrate other models such as Transactional Analysis (TA), Psychodynamic, Transpersonal Approach, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I also love to work creatively, if the client feels open to this. Expressing in a non-verbal way can help reach deeper and sometimes more inaccessible parts of ourselves.
About me
My name is Emma, and my entire career has been dedicated to supporting young women. For over a decade I have worked in schools teaching Psychology A-Level, and during that time I held a pastoral leadership position as well as a career mentoring role at Putney High School. I focused on providing a supportive and safe space for students to feel heard and understood. I have a CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a CPCAB certificate in Counselling Skills, and have worked as a counsellor for a variety of institutions including Oxford High School, d'Overbroeck's, The Abingdon Bridge charity and Francis Holland School.
I hold a current disclosure DBS and I receive regular clinical supervision. I am a member of and work to the code of ethics of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Qualifications
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Psychology BSc 1st Class Hons Degree: Cardiff University
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education PGCE in Psychology: Wolverhampton University
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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: CPCAB Abingdon & Witney
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Counselling Skills Level 3 Certificate: CPCAB Abingdon & Witney
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Working online, Coronavirus Primer: The Open University
Pricing
Counselling sessions are 50 minutes long and are usually offered on a once a week basis.
The cost is £55 per session. I usually offer 6 sessions to start with and we can review as we go along.
I work mostly online through Google Meet (or by telephone if you prefer) but can offer face to face sessions including outdoor therapy where we can walk and talk.