Beverley Asforis

I currently have availability for new clients and offer both online and in-person counselling for individuals and couples.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, with daytime and evening sessions to accommodate different schedules. All counselling sessions last 50 minutes.

I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, depending on your individual circumstances, needs and goals. My approach is flexible, and we can discuss what feels most appropriate for you.

If you are considering counselling but are unsure whether it is right for you, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your needs and ask any questions before arranging an appointment.

Please contact me to enquire about current availability and arrange an initial session.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, feelings, relationships and life experiences. I believe everyone has a story worth listening to and that counselling can provide an opportunity for greater self-understanding, personal growth and meaningful change.

My therapeutic approach is relational, reflective and integrative. I draw on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches, adapting the work to meet each person's individual needs. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, believing that trust, acceptance and feeling understood are central to the counselling process.

I have extensive experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating questions around identity, sexuality and relationships. I offer support with relationship difficulties, communication, infidelity, intimacy and sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem and life transitions.

My practice is informed by cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed perspective. I recognise how culture, identity, gender, sexuality and personal experiences can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. I aim to create a space where people feel respected, accepted and able to explore their experiences without fear of judgement or assumptions.

I offer both online and in-person counselling for individuals and couples, with appointments available Monday to Friday, including evenings. Face-to-face sessions take place at a counselling centre on Crouch Hill, approximately two minutes' walk from Crouch Hill Overground station.

Whether you are experiencing a particular difficulty or simply want to understand yourself and your relationships better, you are welcome to get in touch.

You may be seeking therapy because of relationship difficulties, struggles with intimacy, questions around identity or sexuality, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection. Perhaps you are dealing with the aftermath of infidelity, differences in sexual desire, communication difficulties, grief, depression or changes in your life that feel difficult to navigate. Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve a space where you feel heard, understood and accepted.

Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and explore what may be happening beneath the surface. It can help you make sense of your experiences, recognise patterns, process difficult emotions and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.

My approach is collaborative and integrative. I work alongside you, taking time to understand your individual experiences and what feels important to you. There is no expectation to have all the answers or to know where to begin. We work at a pace that feels comfortable, exploring difficulties together and identifying ways forward that feel meaningful to you.

Whether you come as an individual or as a couple, my aim is to offer a supportive space for reflection, growth and positive change in your emotional, relational and sexual wellbeing.

Starting counselling can sometimes feel daunting, particularly if you are unsure where to begin. I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation by telephone or Zoom, giving us an opportunity to get to know one another and briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling.

This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, find out more about how I work and consider whether you feel comfortable working with me. There is no obligation to continue.

If you decide to proceed, we can arrange your first counselling session, discuss your needs and explore what you hope to gain from therapy. Sessions last 50 minutes and can take place online or in person.

**Counselling Supervision – Availability**

I am an experienced counsellor and qualified counselling supervisor offering a warm, supportive and confidential space for counsellors to reflect on their practice and professional development.

My approach is approachable, collaborative and non-judgemental. I believe supervision should be a place where you feel comfortable bringing your experiences, challenges, uncertainties and achievements, knowing that you will be listened to and supported.

I welcome counsellors working with individuals and couples, including those working with issues around relationships, gender, sexuality, identity, intimacy, diversity and mental health.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, I can offer a space to explore client work, ethical dilemmas, professional boundaries, therapeutic relationships and the impact of the work on you as a counsellor.

**Availability:** Monday to Friday, between 10am and 9pm, by prior arrangement.

I offer an initial introductory meeting to discuss your supervision needs, establish whether we are a good fit and talk through our supervision agreement.

If you are looking for a supervisor who will offer encouragement, thoughtful reflection and a safe space to develop your practice, I would be happy to hear from you.

### My Approach to Supervision

I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor, offering clinical supervision to counsellors and trainees. My practice is grounded in person-centred values and informed by an integrative approach. I view supervision as a collaborative process supporting client work and ongoing professional development.

I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where supervisees can explore their work openly, including challenges, uncertainties and successes. I encourage reflection on the therapeutic relationship and how personal experiences, values and emotions may influence client work.

My integrative approach allows supervision to be tailored to individual needs, drawing on different theoretical perspectives and encouraging reflection on ethical responsibilities, professional boundaries and decision-making.

I value diversity and recognise how culture, identity, gender, sexuality and wider social experiences can shape people's lives and therapeutic relationships. I welcome open and respectful exploration of these areas.

I see supervision as an ongoing dialogue that encourages self-awareness, confidence and professional growth, supporting supervisees to work ethically, thoughtfully and compassionately with their clients.

In my supervisory practice, supervisees can expect a supportive, reflective and collaborative working relationship. My approach is grounded in person-centred values and informed by an integrative perspective, with the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. I aim to provide a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where supervisees feel able to bring their client work openly, including uncertainty, challenges and discomfort.

Supervision offers an opportunity to explore client material in depth, develop clinical understanding and consider how theory informs practice. I encourage reflection on the therapeutic process, boundaries, ethical decision-making and professional responsibilities, as well as how a supervisee’s personal values, identity and experiences may shape their work.

I recognise that supervision can sometimes feel challenging, particularly when exploring unfamiliar approaches, developing new skills or working with complex client issues. I approach these moments with sensitivity and curiosity, supporting supervisees to think things through without fear of judgement. I aim to help them develop confidence in their therapeutic language, clinical thinking and interventions, while remaining responsive to each client’s needs.

I value openness, diversity and difference, and welcome reflection on how culture, identity, gender, sexuality and wider social experiences may influence the client, the supervisee and the therapeutic relationship. I see supervision as an ongoing dialogue that promotes self-awareness, wellbeing and professional growth, while supporting ethical practice and the quality of care offered to clients.

In my supervisory practice, supervisees can expect a supportive, reflective and collaborative working relationship. My approach is grounded in person-centred values and informed by an integrative perspective, with the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. I aim to provide a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where supervisees feel comfortable bringing their client work openly, including uncertainties, challenges and discomfort.

Supervision offers an opportunity to explore client material in depth, develop clinical understanding and consider how theory informs practice. I encourage reflection on the therapeutic process, boundaries, ethical decision-making and professional responsibilities, as well as how personal values, identity and experiences may influence clinical work.

I recognise that supervision can sometimes feel challenging, particularly when exploring unfamiliar approaches, developing new skills or working with complex client issues. I approach these moments with sensitivity and curiosity, encouraging reflection rather than judgement. My aim is to support supervisees in developing confidence in their therapeutic language, clinical thinking and interventions, while remaining responsive to their clients' needs.

I value openness, diversity and difference, and welcome reflection on how culture, identity, gender, sexuality and wider social experiences may influence the client, the supervisee and the therapeutic relationship. I see supervision as an ongoing dialogue that promotes self-awareness, wellbeing and professional growth, while supporting ethical practice and the quality of care offered to clients.

**Initial consultation:** I offer a free 20-minute introductory meeting, giving us an opportunity to get to know one another, discuss your supervision needs and explore whether we would be a good fit to work together. There is no obligation to continue.