Barbara Drew

I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor with a specialist interest in supporting individuals through the grief of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination. I understand that there is no "right" way to grieve, and my role is not to fix your pain, but to walk alongside you in a safe, non-judgmental space where your feelings can be acknowledged and honoured.

Whether you are navigating the immediate shock of a loss, the complex emotions of a subsequent pregnancy, or the lingering silence of a grief that others don't seem to understand, I am here to listen without agenda.

Specialist Areas 

While I offer general counselling, I have a special interest in:

• Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Loss: Processing shock, guilt, anger, and sadness.

• Stillbirth and Neonatal Death: Supporting the grief of losing a baby you had begun to know.

• Termination of Pregnancy: Navigating the complex emotions, grief, and decision-making associated with ending a pregnancy, regardless of the reason.

• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Managing the anxiety and trauma of repeated losses.

• Perinatal Anxiety and Depression: Addressing the mental health impact of pregnancy complications.

• Subsequent Pregnancies: Supporting the "joyful anxiety" and fear that can accompany trying again.

As a Person-Centred counsellor,  I believe that you hold the answers within you, even when you feel lost. My job is to provide the conditions that allow you to process your unique experience at your own pace. 

In our sessions, there is no pressure to "move on" or "get over it." Grief is not a linear process. We will explore your feelings, memories, and the meaning you are making of your experience. I offer a confidential space where you can speak freely about the baby you lost, the hopes you held, and the reality you face today.

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy,  University of Warwick 

Additional training:

- Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification

- Sands Counselling for Pregnancy and Baby Loss

- BICA Foundation Course for Fertility Counselling

- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner Training - The Foundation   for Infant Loss

- Rainbow baby specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Infertility Specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

Human lives include many challenges and most people struggle from time to time with many people experiencing life events or ongoing situations and circumstances which mean they find it hard to cope. If this is you, you're not alone and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I believe in the power of empathy and understanding and I am passionate about providing a safe compassionate space where clients can begin to find the courage to break the sense of isolation that can surround those suffering emotionally.

My approach is centred around you and your experiences. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space where you can, through exploring your deeply held emotions, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.  Ultimately building a sense of self-worth and feeling empowered to take steps towards positive change.

As a person-centred therapist I hold you at the centre of the therapy – your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Many different life events and experiences can affect a how a person feels about themselves and impact on their sense of self-worth, self-reliance and ability to function. Our sessions will be a safe space where you can freely explore these feelings without fear of judgement or criticism. I will work collaboratively with you so you can make sense of your different emotions and find your way forward.  My aim is to support you in developing trust in yourself to find your own solutions and make the positive changes in your life based on your own values and aspirations.

I hold a first class honours degree in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Warwick and I am a registered member of BACP, working towards accreditation.

Additional training:

- Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification

- Sands Counselling for Pregnancy and Baby Loss

- BICA Foundation Course for Fertility Counselling

- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner Training - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Rainbow baby specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Infertility Specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

If you decide to begin therapy I can offer sessions either face to face or via Zoom. Standard sessions last 50 minutes and are offered on an open-ended basis. I welcome short term and long-term clients.

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to arrange an appointment at barbara@bdcounselling.com or on 07522 109416

I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor with a specialist interest in supporting individuals through the grief of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination. I understand that there is no "right" way to grieve, and my role is not to fix your pain, but to walk alongside you in a safe, non-judgmental space where your feelings can be acknowledged and honoured.

Whether you are navigating the immediate shock of a loss, the complex emotions of a subsequent pregnancy, or the lingering silence of a grief that others don't seem to understand, I am here to listen without agenda.

Specialist Areas

While I offer general counselling, I have a special interest in:

• Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Loss: Processing shock, guilt, anger, and sadness.

• Stillbirth and Neonatal Death: Supporting the grief of losing a baby you had begun to know.

• Termination of Pregnancy: Navigating the complex emotions, grief, and decision-making associated with ending a pregnancy, regardless of the reason.

• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Managing the anxiety and trauma of repeated losses.

• Perinatal Anxiety and Depression: Addressing the mental health impact of pregnancy complications.

• Subsequent Pregnancies: Supporting the "joyful anxiety" and fear that can accompany trying again.

As a Person-Centred counsellor, I believe that you hold the answers within you, even when you feel lost. My job is to provide the conditions that allow you to process your unique experience at your own pace.

In our sessions, there is no pressure to "move on" or "get over it." Grief is not a linear process. We will explore your feelings, memories, and the meaning you are making of your experience. I offer a confidential space where you can speak freely about the baby you lost, the hopes you held, and the reality you face today.

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Warwick

Additional training:

- Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification

- Sands Counselling for Pregnancy and Baby Loss

- BICA Foundation Course for Fertility Counselling

- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner Training - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Rainbow baby specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Infertility Specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

Human lives include many challenges. Most people struggle from time to time and some people experience life events or ongoing situations and circumstances which mean they find it hard to cope. You're not alone and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

I believe in the power of empathy and understanding. I am passionate about providing a safe compassionate space where clients can begin to find the courage to start to break the wall of isolation that can surround those suffering emotionally. My approach is centred around you, your experiences and your unique journey towards healing and growth. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight and find healing.

As a person-centred therapist I hold you at the centre of the therapy – your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Our sessions will be a safe space where you can freely explore whatever is on your mind without fear of judgment or criticism. I'm here to support you in finding your own path toward growth and healing. Ultimately, the goal of person-centred therapy is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and empower you to make positive changes in your life based on your own values and aspirations.

I have a BA (Hons) degree in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Warwick. I am a registered member of the BACP, working towards accreditation.

Additional training:

- Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification

- Sands Counselling for Pregnancy and Baby Loss

- BICA Foundation Course for Fertility Counselling

- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner Training - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Rainbow baby specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Infertility Specialist - The Foundation for Infant Loss

- Certificate of Online and Telephone Counselling Tutor

If you decide to begin therapy I can offer sessions either face to face or via Zoom. Standard sessions last 50 minutes and are offered on an open-ended basis. I welcome short term and long-term clients.

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to arrange an appointment at barbara@bdcounselling.com or on 07522 109416