
Ruth Harrison
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07982 750 069
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I currently have spaces for new clients, via Zoom or over the telephone
About me and my therapy practice
I have a Diploma in Counselling and also an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Having worked as a counsellor for over 20 years in various settings I have worked with a diverse range of clients in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability and helped people deal with a wide range of issues. including anxiety and depression. Counselling can help you to explore and express your thoughts and feelings about your life. These might relate to past events as well as to current issues. I help clients come to their own understanding about themselves, rather than providing them with advice. Counselling can be an opportunity to get things off your chest, sometimes things you have never spoken to anybody about before.
Practice description
I work remotely via Zoom and over the telephone.
My first session
I will reply to any phone or email messages promptly and can usually arrange an initial appointment within a couple of weeks.
The purpose of this meeting, which is at a reduced fee, is for us to decide together whether the type of counselling I offer is likely to help you.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Personal development, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexuality, Stress, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Online therapy, Telephone therapy
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I am now offering online supervision only
I offer zoom or telephone appointments
About me and my therapy practice
Experience
Having worked as a counsellor for over 20 years in various settings including a GP Practice, Manchester University and Stockport College, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability and helped people deal with a wide range of issues.
For ten years I worked as the team leader for a team of counsellors and mental health practitioners in a large further education college.
Theoretical approach
I integrate a variety of theoretical approaches into my core approach which is Person Centred. By providing a supportive relationship promoting an atmosphere of trust my aim is that supervisees can feel safe to explore concerns they may have about individual clients or their practice in general.
I aim to provide an experience of mutuality in supervision sessions, encouraging each supervisee to develop their own goals for supervision, including goals for each individual session. To help with this process I keep in mind Hawkins and Shohet’s Seven Eyed Model as well as the three main functions of supervision, normative, formative and supportive (first described as such by Inskipp and Proctor).
Times available
I offer daytime, evening and weekend appointments
Rates for Supervision
Trained counsellors
£50.00 per hour
£70.00 per hour and a half
Counsellors in training
£40.00 per hour
£55.00 per hour and a half
Qualifications
Diploma in Counselling
MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Practice description
I offer supervision for trained counsellors
I sometimes have spaces available for counsellors in training
As with my counselling practice I work from a Person Centred perspective, integrating other theoretical perspectives and approaches
My first session
I am happy to have an initial chat over the phone, for 15 minutes, at no charge
Following this I usually suggest we have a full one hour consultation session prior to making our decision about working together, to give us a substantial opportunity to establish whether we are a 'good fit'
I am also very happy to answer any questions via email
What I can help with
Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Online therapy, Telephone therapy