Jade Taylor

My Working Hours

Monday- 10:00-20:00

Tuesdays- 10:00-16:00

Wednesdays - 10.00-20.00

Thursday- 10:00-16:00

Friday - CLOSED

Saturday- CLOSED

Sunday - CLOSED

PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE (CONTACT PAGE) FOR MY CURRENT AVAILABILITY.

PhD (Stud). MA. BSc (hons). 

Online and face-to-face.

AuDHD. 

Researcher: To understand the experiences of autistic counsellors: A United Kingdom phenomenological study

https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12839 - where our differences are reflected upon and applauded as strengths as counsellors, whether working with autistic or allistic clients. 

 “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers. 

I offer a safe space where you can identify any learnt messages and separate them from who you really are: not who you have become, by trying to conform and please the world and others. Through a neuro-affirmative lens, I support you in recognising and celebrating your differences while understanding the effect of social expectations and judgements on how you view those differences. You are the expert on you, but you may have just lost your voice.

I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. My core training was in the person-centred model, but since first qualifying, I have gained training and experience in other therapeutic methods, and I use psychoeducation, lived experience, and my natural strengths, such as cognitive understanding and pattern-finding, to help you gain new insights and awareness.

Counselling is about the relationship and feeling safe to explore our inner world and worries with someone who understands and without fear of judgment. So, it’s important to find a counsellor you feel comfortable with. 

Senior accredited with NCS - SCoPEd Colum C and ACTO member. 

Enhanced DBS since 2001.

My Counselling Qualifications include:

-PhD Student, research in Counselling and Psychotherapy

-Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling and Psychotherapy

-Bachelor of Science (BSc) First Class Honours Degree in Counselling

-Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling Practice and Theory 

-Level 4 in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

-Level 2 & 3 in Counselling Skills and Practice

I have also had a parallel career over the last 22 years, supporting children and families, including management roles. 

I have over 100 specialist training certificates and have gained professional qualifications in every sector I have worked in, including:

-Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

-Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Children in Schools

My specialisms, but not exclusive to are:

Autism and the comorbid symptoms

ADHD and the comorbid symptoms

BPD/EUPD

Self-injury

Self-worth

Depression/Low mood

FEES

I try to keep sessions affordable while respecting my years of experience and level of training. To do this, I offer a sliding-scale fee of between £60 and £80 per session.

When we agree to work together, I will ask you to select a price you can afford (between £60 and £80), which we will agree on in your contract. This fee will not be questioned; I trust you to pay what you can.

I also have two £30 concession places for low-income households or students.

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I offer weekly and fortnightly sessions (depending on availability).

Reflecting and undoing internalised negative beliefs (ableism) can be long-term work. But I offer short-term sessions, too, or even one-off sessions. We will frequently review to ensure you are still benefiting from sessions.

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I offer a free 15-minute phone call, or an initial 30-minute session (£30)

We will communicate via email and then by telephone (optional, as phone calls are not comfortable for everyone) to discuss your aims and how I work. We will also get a sense of whether we both feel a connection and if what I offer suits you or your child's needs. 

We will then decide and progress onto our first session.