Calm Rivers Counselling CRC

I also currently volunteer at a charity offering counselling and support to children and young adults with a variety issues, from general anxiety issues to sexual abuse.

Before coming to counselling, I had planned to pursue a career as a teacher, so after university, I worked with children and young people extensively. It was during this time that I began working with children and young people with various Mental Health issues, and I realised that this was the area in which I wished to work. Subsequently, I have worked for over nine years with children and young adults with Mental Health issues.

I offer counselling to adults and young people and I am a member of the National Counselling Society and I adhere to their ethical framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, which includes regular supervision sessions to ensure that I maintain high standards in my work. The National Counselling Society is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

About me and my therapy practice:

What I offer:

Sometimes it can be difficult to speak to those we know as we fear being judged or fear that we could place unnecessary burdens upon them. What I can offer you is a safe, welcoming and confidential place to explore those issues. I offer Person-Centred counselling; this means that I am non-judgemental and I won’t tell you what to do. I will, however, provide understanding, empathy, acceptance and warmth. Together we will explore the things that are troubling you to help you to gain insights into your situation. Counselling is designed to give you the tools to build up your self-confidence and self-esteem and empower you to help find a way towards self-healing and personal growth. There are some things in life that cannot be changed, but we can alter the way we feel about them; our journey together will help you manage your emotions around these experiences in a more positive way. I am bound by confidentiality in our sessions, so you can feel free to talk openly and know all that is said will remain confidential.

What I can help with:

Abuse, Addiction(s), Anxiety, Asperger Syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, General counselling, Health related issues, Identity problems, Infertility, Loss, Men’s Issues, Mental health issues, Obsessions, Personal Development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Service Veterans, S*x related issues, S*xual identity, S*xuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Work related issues.

Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory; Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills; Certificate in Safeguarding, First Aid; Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Health and Fitness; DBS cleared.

Types of therapy:

Person-Centred Counselling.

Clients I work with:

Adults, Children, Organisations, Young People.

How I deliver therapy:

Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling.

Cost :

FREE 30 Minute. Consultation

£40 Per Session.

15% Discount for Armed Forces families and Students.

For more information or to arrange a session:

Email calmriverscounselling@gmail.com

Phone 07807013091

Please take a look at the following links to find out more about me.

Please use the link below to view my profile on the NCS website.

https://www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org/…/r…/ncs15-02650/

Feel free to look at my profile on the HACP website.

https://hacp.co.uk/business-directory/3778/abby-van-gerven/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CalmRiversCounselling

Website: http://calm-rivers-counselling.business.site