Jackie Ayling

I currently have limited sessions available.

Fees;

*Bupa approved therapist (provider no; 30040043)

*Police Firearms officer association approved counsellor

Youth Counselling & Psychotherapy £60 (50 minutes depending on age)

Adult Counselling & Psychotherapy £60 (50 minutes)

Couples £70 per hour

Clinical Supervision for Counsellors and one off counselling sessions £75 per hour and a half session.

Consultancy £60 per hour.

I work as an experienced counsellor /psychotherapist and a clinical supervisor/consultant with young people, adults, trainee and qualified counsellors, professionals and organisations in the heart of West Suffolk providing a supportive place for you to explore and communicate feelings and issues.

 Qualifications

BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy in General Psychopathology and Psychology of Identity & Behaviour)

TISUK Level 5 Diploma with Distinction in Trauma & Mental Health Informed Schools & Communities (Practitioner Status)

BA (Hons) 1st Class in Professional Studies (Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Diploma HE (Counselling & Social Sciences)

Advanced Diploma (Integrative Counselling)

NVQ3 + Diploma (Integrative Counselling)

Cert Ed (Teaching)

Clinical Supervision Certificate

Cruse Understanding Bereavement Certificate

NCS Accredited Online & Telephone Counselling Course (80 hours)

Diplomas in CBT, Grief Counselling, Child Psychology, Domestic & Family Violence, Anger Management

Work Experience

May 2006- Sep 2010 Child, Staff and Parent/Family Counsellor Beyton Middle School

Sep 2010-Aug 2013 Beyton Middle School Counselling Service Supervisor

May 2011-Sep 13 Stowmarket Middle School Child & Parent/Family Counsellor

Sep 2011-Sep 2012 External Verifier, Gt.Yarmouth College, Access to HE Diploma in Counselling.

Sep 2014-July 2015 Stowmarket Middle School Counselling Service Supervisor

May 2008- Aug 2018 Head of Counselling & Supervision Services, Women's Aid Centre, Bury St. Edmunds.

Sep 2008- 2019 Course Director/Lecturer Access to HE Diploma in Counselling, West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Feb 2019- Current Clinical Supervisor West Suffolk Council, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Jan 2022- Current Bupa Approved Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Jan 2024- Current Police Firearms Officer Association Approved Counsellor

I have worked as an Integrative Young Person & Adult Psychotherapist & Counsellor/Clinical Supervisor/Consultant, in practice (since 2006) with young people, adults, families, couples and professionals. During my long career I have set up counselling & supervision services in two middle schools and worked with students, staff and parents/families. I have taught in the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy (2008-2019) as Lecturer/Course Director of the Access to HE Diploma in Counselling at the West Suffolk College in Bury St. Edmunds and worked as the Head of Counselling & Supervision of the Women’s Aid Centre in Bury St. Edmunds (2008-2018), working with women, children, staff and trainee counsellors in placement.

Today, I work solely in private practice, I offer psychotherapy & counselling to adults and young people (I am qualified as a Trauma Informed Schools & Communities Practitioner), and psychotherapy/counselling and clinical supervision/consultancy to both trainee and qualified counsellors, professionals and staff of organisations. I have an enhanced DBS and Child safeguarding certificate and am CYPS registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I am also a registered BWRT advanced practitioner (General Psychopathology & Psychology of Identity and Behaviour). I enjoy studying and research in my professional field and strive to keep my Continuing Professional Development record current and attend workshops regularly as well as undertaking qualifications that aid and are relevant to my work. I am a senior accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Both membership bodies are accredited by the governments voluntary Professional Standards Authority register (PSA). This guarantees that I have met a high level of training and experience.

I use an integrative approach to help people who are having difficulties in their life and wish to seek an independent helper to listen and provide a non-judgmental environment in which to explore these difficulties. The therapeutic relationship is an important part of the therapy and I strive to provide a safe, empathetic, trusting environment.

When we first meet I will explain how I work and gain an understanding of the issues you are bringing to therapy so that we may decide if I am the right person for you and plan a way forwards. I have trained in many theoretical approaches which allows me to use the best approach(es) dependent on your needs and what is most appropriate for you. I can provide online/telephone counselling as well as short and long term face to face counselling. I work from my practice in Hessett, near Bury St.Edmunds.

A Space to Talk — One-Off 90 Minute Session

Sometimes we don’t feel ready to begin regular counselling, but we need time and space to talk through something that feels difficult, overwhelming, or unexpected.

I offer one-off 90-minute counselling session, designed to give you the opportunity to explore a specific issue, decision, life event, relationship difficulty, or anything that is weighing heavily on your mind.

This session offers a confidential and supportive space where you can feel heard, reflect on what you are experiencing, and begin to make sense of what you might need going forward.

There is no expectation or commitment to continue with therapy afterwards, although further sessions can be discussed if you feel they would be helpful.

A one-off session can offer support, reflection and a place to talk at a time when you need it most.