Hello, I’m Barbara. I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist providing online counselling.
I am an Integrative therapist, which means I have been trained in a number of approaches so I can adapt to your needs. I also work relationally, believing the therapeutic relationship itself can be part of the healing process.
I have experience of working short and long term on a wide range of issues including; anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, dissociation, GSRD, self-esteem and identity issues.
I am committed to offering those clients identifying as LGBTQ+ a safe and empowering space to explore issues relating to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD). My practice is not exclusively for the LGBTQ+ community, all identities are welcome.
I aim to be neurodiversity affirming throughout my practice and am open to discussing your communication needs, self-diagnosis is valid.
I provide a warm, understanding and compassionate approach and it is my aim to build a relationship of trust whereby you feel affirmed, understood and heard with no judgement.
Qualifications, training and experience:
Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, University South Wales. Including: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Models.
Training and experience include adoption, SEN & disability, dissociation, bereavement, loss, suicide and self-harm, neurodiversity, bereavement, trauma informed interventions, GSRD, LGBTQ+ community, safeguarding, and Online and Telephone Counselling Training.
Youthwork (BA Hons). Cruse Bereavement Volunteer.
Registered member of BACP (392539).
How long does a session last?
Sessions last 60 minutes
How much does it cost?
£60 per session. Payments by bank transfer prior to the start of each session. I do not offer any payment plans with insurance companies/employers.
How will the session take place?
Online via Zoom
How many sessions will I need?
This varies for individuals. I recommend starting with six sessions to allow the process to develop.
Frequency of sessions?
Typically, we meet weekly at a regular time. This may vary as you progress, we will routinely review this and decide any changes together.
Is it confidential?
What is discussed in the sessions stays in the session. There are some exceptions to this: To maintain good standards of ethical practice I discuss my work with a supervisor. However, no identifying information is used. If I feel you or someone else is at risk of serious harm, then I may need to break confidentiality. I will endeavour to discuss this with you firstly wherever possible.
Do you store my information safely?
I follow the guidance on recording and storing of data and am registered with the ICO.
Are you insured?
I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Are you registered?
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Registration number: 392539
How do I contact you?
Complete the form below or email me at babscounselling@gmail.com
Once you have made the initial contact, I aim to respond to you within 48 hours (not including weekends) and will contact you to arrange a free 15-minute call to gather brief information and arrange a first session. I will then email you an agreement to complete and sign prior to the first full session.
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