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"We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind is one of the most potent forces for change that I know"
Carl Rogers (1975)
Counselling
Do you feel life is getting you down at the moment?
Or you simply can't cope as well as you would like?
Counselling can help improve your confidence and raise your self esteem. It can support you with various issues including personal relationships, work stress or past trauma. It can support you with feeling sad, depression, anxiety and isolation, especially useful in the recent challenging times which have been difficult for many people.
Counselling supports a clients ability to make the changes necessary to improve their life by accessing the clients own inner capacity for change. This inner capacity is in every one and can be accessed and explored through skillful listening, gentle challenging and attunement to the client by the counsellor. This exploration allows the negative behaviours and emotions to be released.
My Approach
I work by supporting my clients on the very personal journey they are on. I strongly believe every client has the capacity for change and feel this is achieved through the clients own exploration, determination and courage.
Through compassionately inquiring and carefully listening, clients feel heard and understood, sometimes for the first time in their lives which allows a deeper look at their current situation. I offer a safe environment for the client to explore and investigate their issues and hopes for a better future.
Being heard, understood and accepted can help you can let go of old patterns and move towards a happier future.
Counselling can help with:
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Personal Development
- Work Issues
- Depression
- Health
- Stress
- Loss
- Confidence Issues
- Sports Performance
BACP Ethical Framework
I work within the ‘British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework’ (2018) which can be found on the BACP website and offers guidance on ethical working practice. Ensuring that as a practitioner I work in a way that is in the best interests of the clients at all times. This includes having regular supervision to discuss client work.
To make sure I am working within the BACP ethical framework I see a supervisor monthly. This is to support my work and make sure I am always working to the best of my abilities with the clients I see. Confidentiality is always adhered to.
Working environment
I am currently only working with clients on the telephone due to the pandemic. I suggest to clients that for our sessions together they are in a private comfortable space where they can relax and feel safe. I encourage clients to have blankets, cushions and a cup of tea on hand!
When we can safely return to face to face work my counselling room is comfortable, warm and has a relaxed atmosphere. There is parking directly outside and bathroom facilities available for client use within easy reach of the counselling room.
About Me
In 2005, I gained a post graduate diploma from Bridgwater College in Integrative Counselling and went on to work for the next 4 years in a local secondary School. I also worked in a local charity with 11 to 25 year olds.
In 2019, I gained another diploma in Counselling from City College Southampton in Person-Centred Counselling. I completed voluntary placements in Winchester Youth Counselling and Portsmouth YOU trust where I worked with a variety of clients across all ages.
I completed a degree in person-centred counselling in 2021 from Middlesex University.
I currently work for an organisation that specialises in domestic violence and sexual assault. This work involves counselling adults who have historically or currently experienced one of these areas. Alongside this work I run a busy private practice.
Contact
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Fees
My fees are £50 per 50 minute Counselling session.
I also offer some reduced price sessions for people on low incomes or for students.
If you would like a complimentary 20 minute initial conversation please call me and we can arrange one.
This initial consultation offers us the opportunity to speak with each other and gain an understanding of what you would like to achieve from counselling and also offers you the opportunity to chat through any questions or concerns you may have about what counselling will involve.
sarahmedlandcounselling@gmail.com
5, Etwall, Quarley, Andover, SP11 8QA
