The Confident You 1.75

Hello. My name is Bev and I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults and young people and I love my work! I offer a safe and confidential setting for you to explore any areas of life that are causing you concern.

Whether you are feeling numb, overwhelmed, confused, lost, angry, sad, anxious, bereaved, have relationship issues or are suffering with low self-esteem there is a way forward!

Before I trained as a therapist I was a secondary school teacher for sixteen years. Despite loving working with young people I decided I wanted a career change. Unclear of my direction, and fearful of letting go of the security of a secure job, I sought the help of a psychotherapist. This was the beginning of a journey that was to transform my life! I then knew that I wanted to train as a psychotherapist myself so that I could help others to address the issues that were holding them back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.

I qualified in integrative psychotherapy at The Chiron Centre in London in 1993 and subsequently started in private practice. I also worked for seventeen years in a Further Education College specialising in counselling students, which was extremely rewarding. Now I work solely in private practice and run personal development workshops… I haven't looked back!

I enjoy learning and taking courses to ensure I remain up to date in current therapeutic practice. I also attend regular supervision and maintain a focus on my own self-development by having therapy.

Deciding to see a therapies can feel daunting, but speaking to someone who is not a part of your friendship group or family can be very liberating. I believe that we all know deep within how best to live out lives in a more fulfilling what… the challenge is how?

I will support and guide you through this journey using my professional knowledge, expertise, compassion and importantly humour. Individuals are unique and my aim is to draw upon my extensive experience and training to help you towards a better understanding of yourself and other so that you may begin to live a more fulfilling life

How long will it take?
I am often asked how many sessions are needed and this is a great question. Therapy is a collaborative venture, which will go at your pace. For some, this will require a few sessions and for others, depending on the complexity of the issues, more. I therefore offer both short-term counselling and long-term open-ended psychotherapy. In the initial session we discuss what might prove to be the most helpful approach for you.

During therapy you will become clearer about what really matters to you and how you can take steps to enhance your emotional wellbeing and place in the world.

As you come to understand yourself and your difficulties more you may feel a greater sense of freedom and ability to make positive choices. You may notice that you feel lighter and more in tune with yourself. As anxiety levels reduce and/or depressive moods lift, there is more inner space to relate to the world and this can affect relationships in a positive way.