"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"
Maya Angelou
ABOUT ME
WELCOME
I am Veronica an accredited and experienced counsellor and Supervisor offering a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever is causing you concern or arousing your curiosity to explore further.
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I have been in practice for over a decade having been on my own personal journey which brought me here at a time when I was ready to embrace the challenges of this career. I continue to get immense satisfaction from work with my clients.
EXPERIENCE
My working history has been varied and over the years I have been fortunate to work and live within a diverse range of communities. My previous work has been in varied roles within local and national Government. I have also been a recruitment consultant and engaged in voluntary work as a counsellor in a number of charities including Trusthouse and No 5.
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Most recently I’ve been making good use of my CELTA training to teach English to ESl students including Asylum seekers and refugees which has given me immense satisfaction and has fed into my passion for supporting others. The knowledge and experience gained from people coming from all walks of life has given me a deeper understanding of myself and others. I can draw on these insights and my ongoing studies to empower my clients to help themselves. I strive to offer a warm and empathetic practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
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BACP Accredited (233000)
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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) (L4)
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Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB) (L3)
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Certificate of proficiency (BACP)
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University of Oxford Undergraduate Introduction to Counselling
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BA (Hons) in Humanities
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OCN certificate in Counselling Supervision (Level 5)
CLIENT GROUP
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Young Adults 18+
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Older Adults
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Counselling students
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University students
CONTACT & FEES
The prospect of attending counselling may feel daunting for many reasons. Finding the right Counsellor is a very important first step.
I offer as an option, an initial consultation via phone or ZOOM free for up to 30 minutes aimed at those clients that are feeling a bit uncertain about engaging in therapy either with a new Counsellor or for the first time.
This session will give you the opportunity to ask questions and to tell me a bit about why you are seeking counselling. I will also be interested to learn a bit about you so I too will ask a few questions. There will be no obligation to commit at this point.
FEES
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Counselling & Psychotherapy £60
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Supervision £60
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Some concessions are available please ask
FACE TO FACE
The Therapy Centre
6B Church Street
Reading
Berkshire RG1 2SB