https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2021-01-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5dcd39d654315e5f2a76a/1611566255738/webRachel_11_19_023.jpg Home About Me I am an experienced and professionally qualified, integrative counsellor. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by its Code of Ethics. I have worked with clients with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, low self-esteem, divorce, sexual abuse, neglect. I have experience of working with adults of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations. I welcome working with clients age 18 + irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, cultural/religious background or nationality. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5e276d5d50657509a5d1e/1611566289804/unnamed%252B%2525283%252529.jpg Home - Counselling Space My private practice is close to Kew Gardens station and I also offer remote/online counselling. I have a comfortable, calm and light consulting room in Kew where I hope you can feel safe enough to share what is on your mind. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am offering online/remote therapy via Zoom while we need to socially isolate and to those who are particularly vulnerable or who are unable to leave their homes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5d3f6c0e43812a503f565/1609946173522/noun_office+chair_3106257.png Home hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5d330f9ea32294eb33f61/1609952646512/noun_hand+holding+globe_3168028.png Home hand-drawn aim target icon https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2021-01-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/600967767f6103323188097f/1611924438508/stephanie-mulrooney-_--tn-YTOIU-unsplash.jpg About me - My Qualifications I have a BA (Hons) (First Class) in Integrative Relational Counselling from Middlesex University, an AQA Level 2 in counselling skills, and a Certificate in mindfulness-based stress reduction. I undergo continuing professional development (CPD) and in accordance with the BACP, my work is supervised by a senior practitioner. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I studied German at the University of Zurich before training as an actor at the Drama Centre London. I have worked as a teacher and in marketing. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5de9fa5a9fe7c1b593918/1609948836902/10X8Rachel_11_19_025%2B%25281%2529.jpg About me - About Me I am an experienced and professionally qualified, integrative counsellor. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by its Code of Ethics. I work in private practice and my consulting room is in Kew, minutes from Kew Gardens station. I have experience working in an NHS environment, I also worked for the counselling team of a local authority, I was an associate counsellor at a leading London university and until recently I worked as a volunteer counsellor for the charity Mind. I have worked with clients with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, low self-esteem, divorce, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, neglect and gender dysphoria. I have experience of working with adults of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations. I welcome working with clients age 18 + irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, cultural/religious background or nationality. https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/howiwork daily 0.75 2021-01-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/600968c80e73a213c2017126/1611229400179/aaron-burden-Kp9z6zcUfGw-unsplash.jpg How I work - My Approach My approach is integrative-relational, which means I draw on different theoretical models to support my work. I believe past events and relationships impact people; they influence how you view yourself and others and can cause destructive thoughts and patterns of behaviour. I also believe that the relationship between you and your therapist is fundamental to enable change. A warm, respectful, trusting relationship will help you to feel safe enough to examine painful and difficult issues. Such a relationship can help you to expand your awareness, gain a greater insight into yourself and your relationship with others and find new ways forward. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/60096d82bd826d2ce8368602/1611230710680/giorgio-trovato-T_QzIfMpakY-unsplash.jpg How I work - Our Relationship I understand how daunting it may feel to start therapy and the choice of therapist is an important one, so I offer a no-commitment initial consultation for you to get a sense of me and decide whether my way of working feels right for you. If we agree to work together, we would meet weekly, on the same day, at the same time for 50 minutes. You would be encouraged to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams about experiences and relationships, past and present when you are ready to do so. Therapy is a gently process of discovery; it is a journey we would go on together, at your pace. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5d707c0e43812a504b63c/1609946892571/noun_office+chair_3106257.png How I work hand-drawn armchair icon https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff593bdb10f3759e66def68/t/5ff5d5d14a75100d8b6fca5d/1609946670683/noun_hand+holding+globe_3168028+copy.png How I work hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-28 https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/our-approach daily 0.75 2021-01-28 https://www.kewcounselling.co.uk/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2021-01-25