About me
My Approach
Hi, I’m Beverley, I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Old Woking, Surrey. I adopt a holistic, integrative relational approach to my counselling practice which enables me to draw from a diverse range of therapeutic techniques tailoring sessions best suited to your individual needs and circumstances.
I understand that our lives are a constant journey of ups and downs. Sometimes we can cope and manage well, and other times it may feel as if life is too busy, demanding, and overwhelming. Therefore, it can be all too easy to lose sight of who we are, what we want, and where we are going. This may cause intense feelings and emotions leading to a lack of direction and control. Counselling provides a space to explore problems navigating the uncertainties and challenges in life, in a way to help rebuild perspectives enabling positive opportunities for change.
I believe that we all try to do the best we can, and everyone has the ability to fulfil their personal potential. My therapeutic style is rooted in creating a non-judgemental, collaborative environment where we can explore thoughts, feelings and concerns, and through strong relational connection clients can move forward in a healthy resilient manner.
I have a deep passion to help clients understand themselves and the relationships in their lives irrespective of background, faith, culture, sexual orientation, wealth or career. All relationships shape who we are and how we feel about ourselves and difficulties in relationships are not limited to those with intimate partners, the quality of any relationship has the capacity to cause distress, this may include relationships with parents, siblings, friends, working colleagues and of course children. This is why I offer therapy to both couples and individuals as all relationships deserve thought and consideration. Often relationship difficulties will have a ripple effect on other areas within our lives.
Training & Experience
My model of counselling emphasises on the therapeutic relationship and adherence of the core conditions of genuineness, unconditional acceptance and empathy. My theological training incorporates several types of psychotherapeutic theories including Psychodynamic Theory, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Creative Therapy, Systemic Approaches and issues of Spiritual Formation. Furthermore, I am a trained practitioner in Telephone & Online counselling as well as walk & Talk Ecotherapy
My training in relationship therapy contains some training methods from Imago Relationship Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, The Couples Institute, The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Counselling, and the Crucible Model of Couples Therapy.
I hold a full Enhanced DBS certificate. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) MBACP number 405336. I have full indemnity and public liability insurance, and I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Alongside my private counselling practice, I also manage a busy counselling charity, with a team of twelve volunteer counsellors including myself, with the aim of providing quality affordable counselling to all.
Qualification
BA Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Middlesex University)
Level 2 Certificate in Couples Counselling & Introduction to Couples Counselling (Debbie Winterbourne)
Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory Integrative Levels 1,2&3 (Guildford College)
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (NCFE CACHE)
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (NCFE CACHE)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (Counselling Tutor)
Certificate in Walk & Talk Ecotherapy
Level 3 Safeguarding Adults (HPS)
Further Training
To enhance my practice as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist I am committed to my own continuing professional development, therefore, I have attended, and continue to attend, a wide range of additional training and learning activities. I have regular clinical supervision, which is a requirement of my professional body membership, this supports my work with clients and ensures that the support I offer is both effective and ethical.
Professional Body Membership
I am a registered member with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). BACP is a national accredited register of counsellors and psychotherapists who meet exacting standards and training requirements set up by the Department of Health (DoH) and regulated by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Get In Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment.
I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
If you would prefer to email directly please feel free.
Other than at weekends all enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours and I look forward to hearing from you.