Integrative Counsellor - Harpenden - Christine

	Counselling Harpenden Eastmoor Park AL5 1BP Harpenden
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Christine | Integrative Counsellor

Counselling Harpenden

I would like to welcome you to my practice.

I work with adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, and have supported individuals going through depression, anxiety, difficulties in their relationships, physical health problems, or who are coming to terms with many kinds of losses. I have helped many clients survive these difficulties, and through their time in our sessions and their reflection between sessions, begin to thrive.

What can you expect of me?

I offer weekly sessions at a regular time, which helps us get to know one another and builds a structure for our work. It gives you a time to go into difficult stuff in the knowledge that you can leave it behind between sessions if you wish, and that support is never too far away.

Our sessions vary according to what you need at the time, but generally we spend some time learning about what is happening with you in the present, or what is troubling you from your past. We will take the time to reflect on what this means to you.

I work with words, and also tune in to what our bodies are telling us. Our gut feelings can be very informative. In addition to talking therapy, I offer Energy Psychotherapy as a way to work with the body to effectively clear old hurts and traumas.

We can take our sessions outdoors and enjoy movement in nature with Walk and Talk therapy.

I offer an introductory session at a reduced rate, and can work with you over an indefinite period, or for a fixed number of sessions.

About me

My way through life has had its highs and lows - I have been unemployed, worked as a secretary, a lawyer, in a Trade Union organisation, and been 'just a mum'. I have experienced being an outsider while living abroad, and am now an unremarkable person living in the UK. I have experienced ups and downs in my health, and survived depression. All of this has taught me that no-one is perfect. We all struggle with something, but are capable of reaching a life of contentment and experiencing moments of joy.

Online therapy

I offer online therapy in addition to face-to-face therapy. I work with people in the UK, and also with English speakers in other countries, where local regulations permit.

You may prefer regular online therapy, or choose to use if as an alternative to face-to-face therapy if you are unable to meet in person for any reason.

I generally work on Zoom, although sometimes we may need to work by telephone as a back up system. You will need a private place for our sessions where you won't be overheard.

Although most people are familiar with Zoom, I would be happy to support you if you need to learn.

As with face-to-face therapy, it is important to have a regular session time. The format of our sessions will be similar to face-to-face therapy. Online therapy can be highly effective, both talking and working with energy, and I encourage you to give it a try.

Qualifications and registrations

BACP Accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling

OCST 4 - Qualification in Online Counselling - Audio and Webcam

Diploma in Practising Energy Psychotherapy

I have BACP Accreditation

Professional member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online

Member of the Energy Psychotherapy Network.

Registrations

Specialisations

I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, guilt/shame, and low self esteem, and in clearing any underlying recent or childhood trauma.

I work with adults of all ages, and particularly enjoy counselling with older adults.

If you have a specific difficulty you wish to bring to counselling, we can agree a fixed number of sessions, depending on what you require.

If you wish to talk more generally about your life, I offer open ended counselling, where you are free to continue therapy until you decide that you are ready to work towards an ending.

Most common issues I support people with:

Understanding depression or anxiety, and managing these conditions to improve the quality of your life.

Communication and relationship issues - how to understand and manage your emotional reactions to your family, friends and colleagues.

Understanding your feelings of low self esteem or being a perfectionist, how these conditions served you in the past, and whether they serve you in the present.

Living with grief and loss, and understanding the impact on your life.

Trauma - whether from the recent or more distant past.

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

I offer an introductory session at a reduced fee of £40.

Thereafter, I charge £65 per session.

Please ask about concessionary rates.

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	2pm-7pm
Tuesday	2pm-7pm
Wednesday	2pm-6pm
Thursday	-
Friday	-
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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