
Valerie Parsons
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07801235946
Therapist - Chipping Campden
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I can be can available during daytime, evenings are subject to negotiation.
During restrictions due to Covid there are no dates when I am not available, however this is likely to change when these rules are relaxed
About me and my therapy practice
as a therapist of over some twenty years experience, I am able to offer a comprehensive service, on a one -to -one basis or, if preferred online.
Practice description
after an initial assessment consultation with prospective clients a mutual day /time is agreed to commence sessions.
depending on the presenting problem a period of exploration would begin, exploring early days & years, noting possible areas of disruption and turmoil.
alternatively more current and standing concerns can be addressed: Again a period of exploration is considered and if practical for the client certain exercises and tasks can be offered in order to assist in dealing with emotional difficulties.
this period of exploration is intended to move to a stage of understanding. depending on the progress made a time for change and adaptation can be entered
My first session
initial sessions are a time to gather information on firstly the standard details regarding each client, name, contact details age, family etc address(minimal).
a time to gather an understanding of the clients presenting problems and advise my contact details, terms and ways of working.
if acceptable to both parties a day /time can be agreed to commence sessions. however, if one or both agree no further contact is made
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, Gestalt, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, EAP, Older adults, Trainee
How I deliver therapy
Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling
Supervisor - Chipping Campden
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
during Covid restrictions availability has to be mutually agreed
About me and my therapy practice
supervision for trainee counsellors or students is offered.
time and date by mutual agreement
initially an assessment meeting is preferred to outline the specific needs for supervision, the the model being studied and whether both parties feel they are able to work togethe,
Practice description
work with the feelings experienced by the trainee during session and any concerns or strong emotions arising therein.
attempt to identify what feelings belong to the client and what belongs to the student.
explore ptojected thoughts and feelings arising in session helping the student to enter into the clients world without including their own emotional affects
My first session
initial exchange of details, what is required in supervision, any reports that may be required and their frequency.
discuss date, day and time meetings.
discuss fees and methods of payment
consider whether we would be able to work together as that would be of prime importance. can an relationship be formed based on trust and respect.
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Gestalt, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Organisations, Trainee