Hello and welcome
​I appreciate that reaching out for support and speaking about personal challenges, uncomfortable feelings and troubling experiences can feel daunting and vulnerable. For this reason, I always strive to meet you with compassion and acceptance.
I bring to my practice a deep appreciation of all cultures and a calm, sensitive approach that seeks to support and enhance your personal growth.​
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About me
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and a trauma-informed practitioner. As an experienced counsellor, I integrate the Gestalt, Person-Centred and Transactional Analysis models with trauma-informed approaches, grounding and mindfulness techniques to offer a tailored experience of therapy.
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​My clinical experience includes working in the private and public sectors for psychological health service providers, as well as volunteering for the charity Mind.
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My approach is collaborative and dynamic, inviting open dialogue and compassionate curiosity. The focus is on understanding your unique experience of living by exploring your thoughts and feelings so that you may gain clarity and the confidence to make new choices that can bring about meaningful change.
How counselling can help
In times of difficulty or crisis, counselling offers a neutral, confidential and safe setting in which to reflect and talk with a qualified practitioner about your concerns and life experiences.
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With your active participation, openness and honesty, counselling can result in a number of benefits to you including improved relationships and resolution of the specific concerns that led you to seek therapy. It may bring greater awareness of choice and help you deal with difficult feelings and experiences, or address issues that have been troubling you.
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I can help with issues such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I also see people who are navigating challenging life transitions; dealing with stress or relationship problems; experiencing loneliness, loss, bereavement, grief, shame, guilt, trauma or feeling stuck.
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Whatever it is that you are going through, feel free to contact me to find out more about how I can help.​​
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Availability and Fees
I work with people age 18 and over, both on short term and long term basis.
I currently offer online sessions and I have various times available during the week, including evenings.
I prefer to discuss fees at initial contact. Depending on your circumstances, I may be able to offer a limited number of concessionary rate sessions - please contact me to discuss availability.
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I accept Bupa insurance.
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Contact details
If you have questions about how counselling can help or you wish to book an appointment, please get in touch by email at abontecsg@gmail.com or phone on 07874289774.
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Qualifications
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BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling
Diploma Humanistic Counselling
Certificate in Couples and Relationships Therapy
Trauma Informed Practice Certificate
Certificate Humanistic Counselling