Rachel Shepley BA (Hons) Counselling MBACP (Accred)

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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
11 Vestry Road | Walthamstow | London | E17 9NH | UK

BACP Accredited Counsellor

I provide Face to Face Counselling and Psychotherapy in Walthamstow, London

I offer fees on a sliding scale depending on your financial situation (no proof required).
Individuals: first session set at £31.50, subsequent appointments between £25.00 and £38.00 - 50 minutes.
Approximate length of therapy: short or long term.
Languages: English

I offer Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for these Issues

Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Bisexual Issues, Bullying, Cancer, Childhood Issues, Codependency, Cultural Issues, Depression, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Fear, Gay Issues, Grief, History of Mental Health Problems, Identity, Inhibitions, Lack of Meaning in Life, Lesbian Issues, Loneliness, Loss, Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Midlife Crisis, Mother and Baby Issues, Obsessions, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Personal Relationships, Personality Difficulties, Personality Disorders (PD), Physical Illness, Post Natal Depression (PND), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Psychosexual Issues, Racial Abuse, Rape, Redundancy, Same Sex Relationships, Schizophrenia, Self Development, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Transitions, Trauma, Unresolved Issues, Workplace Issues and Work Relationship Problems

My Counselling and Psychotherapy Therapeutic Approaches

Humanistic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Relational Therapy

Gender

Female

Clinical Experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy

I have worked as a person centred counsellor for 10 years within community counselling services, a GP's surgery, universities and in private practice. These environments have always provided me with the opportunity to work with clients from a diverse range of countries, cultures, ethnicities and ages. The types of issues clients bring to me have been equally diverse. I have worked with people who find themselves distressed by difficult current life circumstances; others who are struggling to live with longer term unresolved issues and individuals who may have been given a psychiatric diagnosis. In addition to providing counselling, I also supervise trainee and volunteer counsellors at a local community counselling service.

What to Expect during Counselling and Psychotherapy

As a person centred counsellor I view counselling as a collaborative and creative process which goes at a pace and lasts for a duration that the client feels comfortable with.

My aim is to provide a safe, respectful space where my client can be listened to carefully and without fear of judgement. Together we will explore and work to make sense of that which 'gets in the way' of the client living life as they really want to.

If my client wishes to make changes I want to support them to the best of my abilities but the decisions they make will be theirs and theirs alone.

Clinical Qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy

I completed five years of clinical training which included a 4 year Diploma and BA (Hons) Degree in Person Centred Counselling at the Metanoia Institute in London. I have since completed a further year's Supervision training, also at Metanoia.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice and my work is regularly supervised by a senior practitioner. I am committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

Additional Information

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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
11 Vestry Road | Walthamstow | London | E17 9NH | UK

My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: Walthamstow, Highams Park, Leytonstone, Wanstead, Leyton, South Woodford, Clapton, Woodford Green, Stamford Hill, Woodford, Forest Gate, Tottenham, South Tottenham, Stratford, Stoke Newington, Upper Edmonton, Upton Park, Homerton, Hoxton, Hackney

Nearest Train Stations: Walthamstow Central, St James St Walthamstow, Wood Street, Walthamstow Queens Road, Leyton Midland Road, Blackhorse Road, Leytonstone High Road, Highams Park, Tottenham Hale, Clapton

Nearest London Underground Tube Stations: Walthamstow Central, Blackhorse Road, Leytonstone, Snaresbrook, Leyton

Wheelchair access: No