{"id":53,"date":"2020-03-15T12:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T12:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/richardwyattcounselling.co.uk\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T19:16:14","slug":"counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/richardwyattcounselling.co.uk\/?page_id=53","title":{"rendered":"Looking to receive some Counselling?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Counselling is when a trained therapist and a client meet in\na private and confidential setting to discuss and explore personal issues that\nthe client presents, perhaps of emotional distress or relating to difficulties\nin their personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The counsellor provides a safe and secure environment for\nthe client and offers a non-judgemental, caring and listening space for the\nclient to talk about their issues. The relationship between the client and the\ncounsellor is key and is based on building real trust, respect and acceptance\nso the client can feel more comfortable expressing their emotions, whilst\nalways remaining independent and free to make their own decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, in these circumstances, the client can make sense of\ntheir experience and come to understand it better. Ultimately, the therapeutic\nrelationship can lead to the client making changes in their personal life which\nfeel positive and empowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does \u201cPerson-Centred\u201d mean?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of Counselling and\nPsychotherapy. They are different from one another because of their theoretical\nbeliefs in how humans behave and develop, and also in how best to work with the\nclient. Some are very similar to one another and some are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am trained to offer Person-Centred Counselling. This is a\nform of counselling that was developed in the mid 1900\u2019s by a Psychologist\ncalled Carl Rogers. Rogers asserted that the individual (or the client) is the\nexpert and knows what is best for themselves and that they have the power and\ninner resources to manifest change. He explained that humans are hard-wired to\nrelate to others, and therefore the quality of the relationship between client\nand therapist is the most important factor to assist in the clients growth and\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does qualified mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I say I am a qualified counsellor, it means that I have attained a certificate in Counselling from\u00a0 an accredited training institution. I attended the University of Cumbria in Lancaster, UK and received a Higher Education Diploma in Counselling in 2008.\u00a0 I am also a member of a professional body called the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) who sets strict standards of conduct to protect clients and ensure that counsellors work professionally and properly. My membership is also dependent upon me receiving monthly professional, clinical supervision, a commitment to 30 plus hours of annual continuing professional development and holding personal indemnity insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BACP has a code of ethics which I must follow in order to maintain my membership. It is available to read on their website: http:\/\/www.bacp.co.uk\/ethical_framework\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I make an appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to the contact page on this website and either phone, email or text me and I will get back in touch and begin the process of arranging a session. My fees are \u00a355 per 50 minute session, or \u00a350 for trainee Counsellors. I am willing to offer concessionary rates at my own discretion and dependent on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions take place at The Storey Institute in Lancaster, but I also offer counselling in your home, by telephone, and via secure media platforms such as Zoom and Teams, as long it is therapeutically appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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