Counselling and Couples Counselling Alton

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Counselling and Couples Counselling Alton - Hampshire

As a fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor specialising relational challenges, my goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship in which you feel heard, understood, and respected. Together, we can collaborate towards creating a life that is more peaceful and meaningful.

My practice in Four Marks, Alton is within easy reach of Winchester, Basingstoke, Petersfield and Farnham. I also offer online sessions for clients who prefer to attend remotely.

Why counselling?

People seek counseling for a variety of reasons, especially in today's fast-paced and demanding world where personal well-being often takes a back seat. Low moods, stress, and anxiety have become increasingly prevalent, affecting individuals at any stage of life. Whether you're grappling with unresolved past experiences that affect your relationships and overall well-being or struggling to adapt to recent life changes, counselling can offer valuable assistance.

I believe everyone possesses the potential for self-awareness, growth and healing. Whether you are seeking short or long-term therapy, I will help you explore your concerns, gain insght into your experiences and cultivate more fulfilling ways of living. My approach involves offering combining psycho-education, compassionate support, guidance and encouragement to enable you to reach your goals.

About me

I have many years of experience which began by supporting bereaved people for CRUSE (the bereavement charity). After completing my training in humanistic counselling, I spent a number of years as a counsellor at the University of Portsmouth’s Student Wellbeing Service and the Portsmouth Counselling Service. My work with clients at these services cemented my belief that the quality of our relationships determines our overall happiness and well-being. This motivated me to train with Relate in Relationship Counselling and to go on to offer specialist counselling to Couples as well as individuals.

It’s important to find the right counsellor for you so I suggest organising an initial phone conversation (without commitment or charge) so that I can answer any initial questions you may have and we can discuss whether I can help.

For more information about my practice or to make an appointment, please contact me.

Carol

Online therapy

Although I prefer to meet clients in person, the Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a move to online counselling (using Zoom) for a significant length of time. This proved very successful and some clients, especially those with small children, found it more convenient and have elected to continue online.

If you prefer to access counselling using webcam, then I am happy to offer this service.

Qualifications and registrations

BA Hons English & European Literature – University of Warwick
Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Course
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills – Peter Symonds College
FdA in Humanistic Counselling (Distinction) Based on Transactional Analysis – Peter Symonds College/Middlesex University – accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling – Relate – accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

Professional Ethics

I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to the association’s ethical framework and code of practice. Registration with the BACP demonstrates that I have undergone rigorous training and am continuously expanding my professional learning and expertise in line with the organisation’s guidance on Continuing Professional Development.

Additional CPD includes:

The Foundation for Infant Loss Accredited Training Course
Diploma in the Art and Science of Neuro Linguistic Programming
Working with Anger in Bereavement
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Working with Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
Compassion focused Therapy
Teaching Clients Mindfulness skills
Gender awareness and Trans Client Training
Acceptance and Commitment therapy
Understanding Addiction and Recovery
Abuse – What, When & How to Respond
Attachment as a Therapeutic Modality
Integrating Attachment and Family Life Cycle Concepts and Theories
Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
Working with Shame
Integrating Evolutionary Psychology & Neuroscience into Practice
Working with Trauma
Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy
Mental Health: Awareness
Depression: A Compassionate Approach

Registrations

Specialisations

Relationship Issues

Marital and Premarital issues

Most common issues I support people with:

Communication Problems
Infidelity/Loss of Trust
Low self-esteem
Parenting disagreements
Family problems

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Areas of counselling I can help with

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Fees

£70 per 60 minute session

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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