Paula Crerar

I have immediate availability to offer counselling  sessions. I am taking on new clients. I  currently work Evenings between 6pm  and 9pm Monday to Friday. I can offer some weekend sessions this can be discussed. Sessions are usually 50 minutes in total. I can be flexible please get in touch. 

 Hi Im Paula I am a qualified person centred counsellor and a registered member of the BACP i  work in line with the BACP  code of ethics. I am fully insured and i am registered with the ICO. 

 My private practice  Counselling and Therapy with Paula offers person centred counselling sessions. As a a counsellor i work in a non directive way support individuals to develop and grow by  proving a safe and confidential environment where they can explore presenting issues.

 The therapeutic relationship is key and the basis of our sessions together. I will accept and listen to you with warmth, in a non judgemental way. I will walk with you in your shoes and understand what it is like to be you. I will offer sessions to provide validation, perspective, clarity and a better understanding of self. I am here to listen as sometimes that is what we need someone to hear us out without giving advice or trying to fix things or being directive. 

I understand starting counselling can be daunting and maybe you do not know what to expect. You are not alone. text me, email me or  call me and we can discuss what you would like to achieve from counselling and any concerns you may have about starting counselling. 

I run a private practice and i am currently  offering counselling via  telephone and online sessions via Microsoft teams and Zoom. Sessions are 50 Minutes. I provide a confidential safe space to work with you on your presenting issues. I work in a non directive way. I am a qualified counsellor with a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling. The modality i practice in is person centred. 

I have experience in a range of presenting issues and have provided therapy to clients presenting with Anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, separation, Domestic abuse, family relationships and many other presenting needs. 

I have vast experience in Bereavement counselling and loss  with Adults and young Adults. I also have experience in child grief counselling with children 5-17 years. 

I have over 30 years work experience of working  with Adults, young people and children in a variety of settings. 

I offer a no fee initial phone consultation for 15/30 minutes This will give us the opportunity to have a chat about why you want to access counselling at this point in your life. This will also assess our suitability to work together to see if I'm the right person to help you and to see if we can work together.  The therapeutic relationship is basis of  counselling sessions, therefore it is important to explore this. If you do decide to continue with counselling  In our first session we will explore further what has brought you to counselling and look at your hopes and goal for counselling.

I will discuss the counselling contract with you  and we would both sign a contract to state that we agree with the terms of the contract.

 I can answer any questions you may have and discuss any  concerns you may bring.

 Counselling is most effective when sessions are attended weekly however i am flexible to arrange sessions accordingly which suits us both. 

I offer open ended counselling sessions as not to limit the time we have to work together. However i understand that some clients like to work in a time limited way, this we can discuss and review along our journey of working together, 

I believe counselling  is important and accessible to all therefore i offer a reduced rate to Students and senior Citizens.