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Name
Adlington, Jethro

Gender
Male

Membership Number
155

Website
www.jethroshouse.co.uk

Contact
Contact Jethro Adlington

Description of therapy services
The way I work is to allow a person to explore their goals and outcomes and to facilitate how a person may achieve them, with a focus on solution, rather than problem. Hopefully allowing a person to think, feel and act differently.

Experience of working online
I started working online in the USA in 1998. I have worked for over 5 years in a university setting and also in private practice. Over 1000hrs of online client experience.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Neuro Linguistic ( NLP)
2) Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
3) Solution Focused ( SFBT)

Special Interests
1) Anxiety/ Social anxiety/ Shyness
2) Low self esteem
3) Anger issues

Face to Face Training
1) Dip Counselling
2) NLP Master Practitioner
3) Adv Dip Hypnosis
4) Validated NLP trainer
5) 10 years post accreditation training in SFBT, EMDR, CBT

Online training
1) Cert Online counselling
2) Adv cert online counselling
3) Dip online counselling

Professional Organisations
1) UKCP accred
2) NLPTCA

Code of Ethics
1) UKCP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£20.00 per email sent

Payment options
Paypal, Internet bank transfer, cheque

Additional information
I have published work in the field of online counselling skills

 

Name
Ashton, Edna

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00116

Website
Counselling4you.co.uk

Contact
Contact Edna Ashton

Description of therapy services
Online counselling provides a space for you to talk about your problems and difficult feelings. I will work with you to help you to gain insight into your reactions and behaviour or relationship difficulties, and help you find ways to make the changes that you desire

Experience of working online
Three years experience of working online with clients with CFS/ME

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative drawing on person centred and psychodynamic theory
2) CBT

Special Interests
1) Anxiety and depression
2) Relationship issues
3) Chronic illness (e.g. CFS/ME)
4) Effects of abuse
5) Loss and bereavement
6) Personal understanding and growth

Other areas
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Sexuality
Spiritual Matters
Stress

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Professional Studies - Counselling
2) MSc in Counselling

Online training
Cert. online theory and skills

Professional Organisations
1) BACP (Accred)
2) UKRC

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£35 per live session

Payment Method
Bank transfer or cheque

Additional information
Initial response is free

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Name
Atkinson, Jacqui

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00107

Website
No

Contact
Contact Jacqui Atkinson

Description of therapy services
Our work will focus on your needs, at your pace. Beginning with how you would like to work and go from there. You can say or ask anything you wish.

Experience of working online
I have worked online with a wide age range of clients during my online training and since. I am comfortable using email, Instant Messenger or Skype.

Counselling/Therapy Model
Integrative

Special Interest
1) Loss including bereavement
2) Relationship issues
3) Change
4) Depression
5) Stress
6) Sexuality
7) Dyslexia

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in counselling 1995
2) Advanced cert. supervision 2002

Online training
1) Adv. Cert. Online Counselling 2004

Professional Organisations
1) MBACP (Accredited)
2) ACTO Treasurer 2006/7
3) ACTO Treasurer 2006-2009

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£20 per email exchange
£30 per live session

Payment Method
Cheque or bank transfer

Additional information
Introductory email exchange or live session is free.

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Name
Atterbury, Michelle

Gender
Female

Membership Number
163

Website
www.epcounselling.com

Contact
Contact Michelle Atterbury

Description of therapy services
I run a private counselling practice called Entrypoint and online counselling is one of the therapeutic services offered. Counselling is done over the internet using two methods which are writing emails or Online Live counselling through Skype or Windows Live. The online service can appeal to those who are seeking flexible therapeutic support to fit in and around work and home commitments, living abroad or on vacation, limited finance or time to commit to regular counselling practice, a need to stay anonymous or use the service whenever they feel the need for support and guidance.

Experience of working online
5 years

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person Centred
2) Psychotherapy
3) CBT

Special Interests
1) Anxiety, Depression, self esteem and confidence
2) Transcultural counselling
3) Relationship separation
4) Alcohol misuse

Face to Face Training
1) Person-Centred Counselling Diploma
2) Psychotherapy Diploma
3) Alcohol and Drugs Diploma
4) Counselling Supervision Diploma (Masters Level)

Online training
1) Level 3 Online Counselling Certificate

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) FDAP
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) ACTO
2) BACP

Fee schedule
1 email exchange = £25.00
60 Minute live counselling session = £40.00
Discount available on package booking. Please check website

Payment options
Payment is made in advance through website using PayPal. Credit and debit cards are accepted

Additional information

  • Online sessions can be conducted by either instant text messaging, audio or video by using either Windows Live or Skype.
  • No charge is made for enquiry emails or initial contact
  • No obligation sessions
  • Students and persons on benefits or earning up £10,000 per annum are eligible for concession rate. Proof will need to be provided.

 

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Name
Bentley, Jillian

Membership No
148

Gender
Female

Website
www.jillybentley.com

Contact
Contact Jilly Bentley

Description of therapy services
Description of therapy services: Online counselling offered through e-mail exchange with an option to use live chat. Life-coaching and short-term solution focussed work to longer term psychotherapeutic support.

Experience of working online
I have been working online for two years now, my clients range from those who have found me through a search engine to referrals from other therapists and agencies and those with whom I have previously worked face-to-face and who have transferred to online. I have set up the provision of an online counselling service with the support services within a further education college.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person-centered
2) Humanistic Integrative

Special Interests
1) Art and creative writing in therapy
2) The Emotional Freedom Technique

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Counselling 1999
2) Further and Adult Education Teacher's Certificate 2000
3) Masters Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy 2006
4) Emotional Freedom Technique 2009

Online training
1) Online Counsellors.UK 2007

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
One 2-way e-mail exchange: £35
Five 2-way e-mail exchanges plus one 50 minute chat session £160
Ten 2-way e-mail exchanges plus two 50 minute chat sessions £320

Payment options
Paypal

 

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Name
Best, Maryam

Gender
Female

Membership No
144

Website
MaryamBest.com

Contact
Contact Maryam Best

Description of therapy services
Online therapy primarily via email but also live messaging and webcam

Experience of working online
Online supervisory support for face to face practitioners since 2000. Online therapy since 2008. Set up and delivered University of Exeter's online counselling service for students in 2009 - ongoing.

Counselling/Therapy Models

1) Psychodynamic
2) Systemic
3) Integrative (Couple Therapy)

Special Interests
1) Relationships (all ages)
2) Student life

Face to Face Training
1) MA Couple Therapy (UEL 2006)
2) PG-Dip Couple Therapy (UEL 2005)
3) Relate Cert Couple Counselling (Relate 1997)
4) Adv Cert in Psychodynamic Studies (University of Leicester 1997)

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Skills (CPCAB validated)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£32 per email/live messaging (50 mins)/webcam (50 mins)
£118 per set of four therapeutic exchanges
£224 per set of eight therapeutic exchanges

Payment options
Google Checkout

Additional information
Experience as formal practitioner since 1994

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Name
Bizley, Michael

Gender
Male

Membership Number
152

Website

Contact
Contact Sue Wilkes

07731 952203

Description of therapy services
At times in all our lives we can sometimes feel overwhelmed by what is thrown at us. My aim is to provide a safe, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space in which these issues can be explored and worked through. The focus is to bring about positive life changes. I offer online counselling using email and instant messaging such as MSN and Skype text or a mixture of both, whichever is preferred. I can work in either a time limited or open ended manner

Experience of working online
I am a fully qualified therapist and have been in practice for a number of years which allows me to bring a lot of experience and knowledge to my online work. Online therapy is considerably recent as we see changes in the way we use technology, communicate and access services. I have been working online for nearly 2 yrs now. Currently as well as working privately online I also work for the Terrence Higgins Trust as an online counsellor on issues relating to HIV/AIDS.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Psychodynamic
2) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
3) Person Centred

Special Interests
1) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (LGBT)
2) Adolescence

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
2) Certificate in Sexual Minority Therapy
3) Working with Young People

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Counselling (2008)
2) Diploma in Online Counselling (Ongoing)

Professional Organisations
1) MBACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£40 per instant live session, £30 per email, 5% discount applied if six sessions booked in advance

Payment options
Paypal or Bank Transfer

Additional information
Initial contact is free as are administrative emails. I work with secure servers such as safe-mail.

My particular working interest is related to Sexual Minority Therapy working with the LGBT Community.

 

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Name
Brewin, Anne

Gender
Female

Membership Number
171

Website
www.annebrewincounselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Anne Brewin

Description of therapy services
Professional, confidential counselling and psychotherapy online using a specially designed secure encrypted website. See my website for further details.

Experience of working online
I have worked within a university counselling service offering online counselling for more than two years and also run this private online counselling practice.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person-centred
2) Humanistic

Special Interests
1) Relationship and family issues (current and in the past)
2) Depression and anxiety

Face to Face Training
1) Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Nottingham Trent University) 2000
2) Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision (Temenos) 2004

Online training
1) Online Counselling Skills (Onlinecounsellors.co.uk) 2006

Professional Organisations
1) British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
2) Association of Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£30 a session or £100 for four sessions

Payment options
Credit card through Paypal

Additional information
There is no charge for the initial session.

 

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Name
Chew, Alex

Gender
Male

Membership Number
00103

Website
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/alex-chew/3/b32/610

Contact
Contact Alex Chew

Description of therapy services
There is a saying "for in every problem there lies within, its solution. It will be my privilege if you should choose to take me with you on your journey as we seek to understand and to release your inner potential, gaining creative insights as we seek 'solutions' to the challenges of life itself.

Experience of working online
I have been counselling since 1980, extended into online counselling and therapy in 2000. Currently, Practice includes email, 'real time' text chat, audio and video as well as the whiteboards and the use of creative arts.

Counselling/Therapy Model
Integrative - Creative, Humanistic/Existential

Special Interest
1) Personal Growth
2) Transpersonal
3) Stress
4) Decision Making
5) Trauma
6) Anxiety/Depression
7) Mental Health
8) Grief
9) Relationships

Other areas
Children and Young People
Sexuality
Spiritual Matters

Face to Face Training
1) MA Counselling (Univ Herts) 1994;
2) Dip. Counselling (Hatfield Polytechnic) 1983
3) PG Dip Dramatherapy (Herts College Art & Design) 1984

Online training
Director, Online Training for Counsellors Ltd

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) BAD
3) HPC (Registered Arts Therapist)
4) ACTO Executive Committee Member 2006 – 2009

Fee schedule
£35 per email; £35 per 'live' session (60 minutes)

Payment Method
BACS, Paypal, cheque

Additional information
Initial exploratory and consultation session is free prior to contracting

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Name
Cole, Simon

Gender
Male

Membership Number
137

Website
www.life-counselling.co.uk

Contact:
Contact Simon Cole

Description of therapy services
I am a therapist with over 20 years experience. I care about my clients discovering their own power to re-shape their own lives, in their own way... .you always have potential.

Experience of working online
I have worked online through Live-person [USA] and my own website for 3 years.

Counselling/Therapy Models
Person-centred
Process-experiential
Gestalt

Special Interests
Retreats and therapeutic recuperation offered at my centre ‘Le Sentier Tranquille' in S.W.France

Face to Face Training
1) Certificate in Counselling
2) M.A. Counselling [with distinction]

Online training
Talk to a Counsellor

Professional Organisations
1) BACP [Senior Accredited)
2) UKRC

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
£30.00 Live session
£35.00 email exchange [up to 3 emails]

Payment Method
PayPal
Card via PayPal
Online Banking

 

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Name
Collins, Liane

Gender
Female

Membership Number
166

Website
www.silverleafcounselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Liane Colins

Description of therapy services
Online work allows flexibility in your counselling in the comfort of your own home. I work with you with whatever methods suit you best to suit your needs at your own pace because every moment is an opportunity for change. In addition to any issues you may wish to approach me with you may also like to know that I have particular experience of people on the Autistic Spectrum and with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Experience of working online
I have been running Silverleaf Counselling since Jan 2009 for face to face counselling with adults and young people. I began working online when doing the diploma for online counselling with OLT and have now worked with many clients in this way since 2011. I also tutor and deliver training online. I work via e-mail exchange, or synchronously with Skype and MSN.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person Centred Counselling
2) Solution Focussed Counselling
3) Integrative

Special Interests
1) Autistic Spectrum and Asperger’s Syndrome
2) ADHD

Face to Face Training
1) BSc (Hons) Psychology
2) BSc (Hons) Education
3) FdA Counselling
4) Foundation Certificate in CBT
5) Training and work with Place2Be

Online training
1) Certificate in online counselling with OLT
2) Diploma in online counselling with OLT

Professional Organisations
1) MBPsS
2) MBACP (Accredited)

Code of Ethics
1) BPS
2) BACP
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
£30 per email exchange.
£40 per live 1 hour session.

Discounts for block bookings – please contact me for current offers and availability.

Payment options
BACS, cheque, paypal

Additional information
Online Therapy offers flexibility and a way of working together which can be exciting, challenging and very effective at restructuring and strengthening self-esteem, building confidence through practice and allowing exploration of specific events, themes and issues.

My specialist area is with people who are on the Autistic Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD.

Many people have problems to some degree with the myriad of information and stimuli in their environment. Online counselling reduces the immediate stimulation and allows for therapeutic distance, allowing you to focus on your therapy without distraction and offers you contact and connection in a different but more accessible way.

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Name
Court, Rosemarie

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00121

Website
http://supervision55.pbwiki.com

Contact
Rosemarie Court

Description of therapy services
We can work together through email and/or instant messaging on the issues that you need help with. I promise a caring, supportive, professional and confidential service.

Experience of working online
I have been working online since 2002. Having trained in a number of different approaches (e.g. psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive) I use an pluralistic approach to counselling which means you can decide which way of working is best suited to your personal needs and style.

Counselling/Therapy Models
Integrative - cognitive/person centred/psychodynamic 

Special Interests
1) Working with dreams
2) Adoptions issues
3) Ageing issues

Other areas
Abuse
Personal Growth
Relationships
Sexuality

Face to Face Training
1) M.Sc in Psychology (Addiction & Ageing)
2) Cert. in Dynamic Psychology of Counselling
3) Cert. of Competency in Counselling
4) CRUSE Cert. Bereavement Counselling
5) Foundation course Personal Construct Therapy
6) Diploma in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Psychotherapy & NLP

Online training
1) Dip. Online Counselling (Supervision) - (CPCAB)
2) Advanced Cert. Online Counselling (CPCAB)
3) General Cert. Online Counselling (CPCAB)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£30 per live session using Windows Live Messenger
First Email exchange is free, fees can then be negotiated.

Payment Method
By cheque.

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Name
Cox, Geoff T

Gender
M

Membership No
154

Website
www.geofftcox.co.uk

Contact
01562 852145
Mob 07949 326972
Contact Geoff Cox

Description of therapy services
Email and face-to-face counselling

Experience of working online
MA dissertation ‘therapy in Cyberspace' (2007)
Qualified in online work June 2008

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person-Centred

Special Interests
1) Relationships – personal and work-related
2) Bereavement and loss

Face to Face Training
1) Cert. Couns. 1993 (Coventry)
2) Dip. Couns. 1995 (Birmingham)
3) Cruse – Accreditation 1998 Supervisor 2000
4) MA Couns. 2007 (Nottingham)

Online training
1) Cert Online Couns. 2008 (OnlineCounsellors.co.uk)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) BAPCA
3) OTI
4) ISMHO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) Online Therapy Institute
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
Email £25 per exchange
£40 face to face

Payment options
Email - PayPal
Face-to-face – Cash or Cheque

Additional information
An experienced and committed educator and counsellor with over 40 years experience in facilitating others to make the most of their aspirations and talents.

This includes 15 years direct experience in the provision of therapy in a variety of contexts. The content of this work invariably leads to enhancing self-awareness and personal development for my clients.

Through a deep understanding, empathy and expertise I aim to assist individuals and couples achieve the empowerment they may seek to enjoy a more fulfilling life. 

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Name
Evans, Jane

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00106

Website
www.ocst.co.uk

Contact
Contact Jane Evans

Description of therapy services
Having a broad interest in online counselling I offer a confidential, supportive environment where personal issues can be explored and allow a client to move forward in a positive way.

Experience of working online
Designed and piloted online counselling for a University counselling service. I also have a private online counselling practice

Counselling/Therapy Model
1) Humanistic predominantly
2) Integrative psychodynamic/person-centred

Special Interest
1) Abuse
2) Loss and bereavement
3) Addiction
4) Depression

5) Personal growth
6) Anxiety
7) Relationships
8) Spiritual matters
9) Stress
10) Sexuality
11) Sexual problems

Face to Face Training
1) MA Counselling Studies
2) Cert and Adv Psychodynamic Counselling

Online training
1) Advanced Online Counselling
2) Diploma in Online Counselling (CPCAB) 2007

Professional Organisations
1) MBACP Accredited Counsellor
2) ACTO Development Officer 2006 – 2008
3) Professional Conduct Officer 2008 – 2009

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£20 per session (email or chat)

Payment Method
PayPal, BACS, Cheque or Internet banking

Additional information
The initial session is free

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Name
Fogoe, Cynthia

Gender
Female

Membership Number
161

Website
aboutyoucounselling.com

Contact
07826 747410

Description of therapy services
I offer a practical, down to earth approach to therapy. Together we will explore your struggles and concerns in a constructive and deeply respectful way. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your life and your relationships, so that you can live with a greater sense of well being and self-confidence. I offer practical tools to manage the life situations and experiences that so many of us struggle with; anger, parenting, depression, weight/body image, relationships.

Experience of working online
I have worked online with a wide range of clients. I am comfortable using email, instant messenger or skype.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
3) Psychodynamic

Special Interests
1) Anxiety & Depression
2) Relationship Issues
3) Sexual Problems
4) Loss & Bereavement

Face to Face Training
1) Solution Focused Brief Therapy Masters
2) Psychosexual Therapy Post Graduate Diploma
3) Systemic Counselling Advanced Certificate
4) Psychodynamic Certificate

Online training
1) Level 3 Online Counselling Certificate

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) COSRT

Code of Ethics
1) ACTO
2) BACP

Fee schedule
£35 per email exchange or 50 minute skype or instant messenger
£90 for 3 email exchanges or 3 x 50 minute skype or instant messenger
£135 for 5 email exchanges or 5 x 50 minute skype or instant messenger

Payment options
Paypal

Additional information
I offer a practical, down to earth approach to therapy. Together we will explore your struggles and concerns in a constructive and deeply respectful way. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your life and your relationships, so that you can live with a greater sense of well being and self-confidence. I offer practical tools to manage the life situations and experiences that so many of us struggle with; anger, parenting, depression, weight/body image, relationships.

 

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Name
Glatt, Helen

Gender
Female

Membership Number
134

Website
www.offload-onlinecounselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Helen Glatt

Description of therapy services
Using encrypted email exchanges I aim to provide a supportive setting for my clients to explore their issues with me and find new insights and alternative ways of looking at their problems. I offer plenty of feedback, but always with acceptance and respect. I work with individuals (both men and women) who are UK residents and over the age of 21.

Experience of working online
I’ve been counselling since 2006 and since completing online training in 2008, I’ve been working exclusively with online clients.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative/relational (humanistic and psychodynamic)

Special Interests
1) Depression
2) Anxiety
3) Stress
4) Relationships
5) Personal growth
6) Sexual problems/Sexuality

Face to Face Training
1) Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic counselling (Dip. Couns)

Online training
www.onlinecounsellors.co.uk

Professional Organisations
•  BACP
•  ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) Online Therapy Institute
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 per email exchange via Safe-mail.net a free, encrypted webmail service.

Payment Method
Paypal

Additional information
Initial response is free of charge

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Name
Green, Mari

Gender
Female

Membership Number
179

Website
www.counsellingroom.org

Contact
Contact Mari Green

Description of therapy services
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and I have a great deal of experience counselling clients in GP surgeries, colleges, Mind, addiction agencies and in private practice. I can help you to find a way forward to a happier healthier life.

Experience of working online
I have experience of working face to face by Skype, also by text and exchange of emails.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person Centred

2) Psychodynamic

3) CBT

Special Interests
1) All emotional issues

2) Addictive behaviour

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma: Person Centred Counselling
2) BSc (Hons) (Counselling/Psychology)
3) Link Registered Adoption Counsellor
4) Working with Couples Certificate

Online training
1) Online Counselling Skills Certificate 2012 (OCST)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
Online face to face £40 per 50 minute session
Online text - £40 per 50 minute session
Email - £40 per email exchange (approx 1000 words)

Payment options
Direct to my bank account – details on application Paypal – details on application

 

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Name
Hardinge, Lou (Louise)

Gender
Female

Membership Number
186

Website
www.louhardingepsychotherapy.co.uk

Contact
Contact Lou Hardinge

Description of therapy services
I offer face to face & online counselling & psychotherapy. Short-term work is available for those wanting to work on 1 or 2 specific problems or issues. Longer-term work will be necessary for persistent & non-specific issues that may be impacting your general sense of wellbeing. Sometimes, we are not aware of what the problem really is – I will work with you to identify exactly what it is that is bothering you & find a way forward.

Experience of working online
I am an experienced counsellor & psychotherapist & have been working with clients in private practice & various other settings since 2007. Online counselling & psychotherapy is a recent addition to the services that I offer; I am absolutely convinced of its worth in offering support to those who are either unable to attend face to face sessions or who prefer to work in a different way for whatever reason.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative
2) Psychodynamic
3) Humanistic
4) Solution Focussed

Special Interests
1) Relationships
2) Bereavement & Loss
3) Anxiety & Stress
4) Depression
5) LGBT / Transgender Issues

Face to Face Training
1) MSc Integrative Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute / Middlesex University

Online training
1) OLT General Certificate in Online Counselling
2) OLT Diploma in Online Counselling (ongoing)

Professional Organisations
1) UKCP
2) BACP
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) UKCP
2) BACP
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
£35 per email exchange; £35 per Skype text-chat

Payment options
BACS, Paypal via website

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Name:
Hepworth, Clare

Gender
Female

Membership Number
157

Website
clearonlinetherapy.co.uk

Contact
Contact Clare Hepworth

Description of therapy services
I offer therapeutic sessions via secure e-mail (HushMail or Safe-mail) and secure live chat (Skype). (I do not work using video on Skype.) Please see my website for much more information.

Experience of working online
New to working exclusively online, but I have been using e-mail for therapeutic work since 2002 for face-to-face clients who for one reason or another could not physically attend their session, but still needed to maintain the 'flow' of their therapy. I have also been using live chat since 2003.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative
2) Transactional Analysis (T.A.)
3) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Special Interests
1) Childhood related issues
2) Relationships, including sibling issues

Face to Face Training
1) Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. 2001.
2) Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. 2000.
3) Advanced Certificate in Integrative Counselling. 1999.
4) Certificates in Counselling Skills and Counselling Theory. 1998.

Online training
1) 6 courses from Online Therapy Institute (OTI). 2010.

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO
3) OTI

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) OTI

Fee schedule
See website for a clear 'chart of fees' that give members of Clear Online Therapy a wide range and choice of hours and fees.

Payment options
Online secure payments only. See website for detailed information.

Additional information
Flexible appointments, including evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and time zone difference sessions (+/- GMT) for international clients.
Anyone interested in working therapeutically with Clare, joins Clear Online Therapy and becomes a member of the site before any work takes place. As a welcome, this free membership allows people access to the 'Members Area' of the site, where they can enjoy additional free benefits.

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Name
Hoffer,
Phil

Gender
Male

Membership Number
140

Website
http://counselling-cardiff.com

Contact
Contact Phil Hoffer

Description of therapy services
I am a compassionate, caring counsellor that strives to 'meet' you in your world. I strive to really listen. I watch for patterns in your story and if appropriate offer you an alternative perspective that might enable you to gain a new understanding of your situation.

I offer online counselling via secure email exchanges using a web based email program called Hushmail.

Experience of working online
I completed my online training in April 2009, however my face to face work has been my primary focus. That said during the intervening period I have worked with online clients using email & Skype.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1)
A blend of Humanistic, Relational Psychodynamic & CBT schools of psychotherapy. Please refer to this article from the BACP magazine Therapy Today for more details. I adapt my model to suit the needs of each client

Special Interests
1) Relationship difficulties
2) Anxiety
3) Abuse
4) Depression
5) Stress
6) Personal Growth
7) Loss and bereavement

Face to Face Training
1) MA in Counselling (Integrative) - 2010
2) Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) - 2009

Online training
1) www.onlinecounsellors.co.uk

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO
3) Online Therapy Institute

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO
3) OTI

Fee schedule
Email exchange - £35 per email exchange which involves approximately 75 minutes of work

Payment Options
Debit/Credit Card via Paypal
BACS Transfer (details on request)

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Name
Humble, Penny

Gender
Female

Membership Number
181

Website
www.phcounselling.co.uk

Contact
07759 869269
Contact Penny Humble

Description of therapy services
I work both face to face and online. Online counselling can be by live text chat (using Skype) or by email exchange. I guess you may be reading this because you have reached a point where you have decided you can no longer carry on the way things are and that it is time to make some changes. If so, well done on reaching this decision, it takes courage to do so and I commend you.

My name is Penny Humble and I am a qualified counsellor based in Gloucestershire. I have worked as a counsellor for the NHS IAPT service (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) in Gloucester and Cheltenham for two years, and I have also worked as a Samaritan in Gloucester. I am a member of the BACP and therefore bound by their code of ethical practice, and of course I am fully insured.

I truly believe in the power of human beings to be able to help themselves, and in the power of counselling to facilitate this. I aim to provide a friendly, down-to-earth and affordable service. Counselling can be a challenging process but I will be there to give the very best support that I can offer.

Why Counselling?
People come to counselling for many reasons. Some may be struggling to move forwards after a bereavement or other life-changing event. Some may suffer from debilitating lack of confidence. Depression, anxiety, addictions and disordered eating, confusion about who we are and how we fit into this world. Maybe it is anger holding you back, preventing you from enjoying life and making the best of your world. For all of these and many more, counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental place to explore the issues and how they have arisen. In understanding ourselves better and in simply being heard and accepted we can begin to move forwards.

My training was predominantly in Person-centred and Psychodynamic theories. In counselling work I combine these theories according to what is helpful at the time.

Experience of working online
Online work is a relatively new venture for me, and one which I truly believe in. Many people find it easier to open up online than they do face to face. When I was working as a Samaritan, we had just started taking emails from callers in addition to contacts by telephone, and I was struck by just how many people we were able to reach and support who would have felt too daunted to pick up the phone. Thus I completed my OCST training course and have begun taking online clients from August 2012. I am very pleased with how it is going and to have added this way of working to my skillset.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Psychodynamic
2) Person-centred

Special Interests
1) Depression
2) Anxiety
3) Bereavement
4) Personal Growth
5) Self-esteem and confidence issues
6) Disordered eating
7) Addiction
8) Anger

Face to Face Training
1) FdA Therapeutic Counselling (with distinction)
2) Certificate in Understanding Substance Misuse

Online training
1) OCST qualification in online counselling, passed with credit.

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
First session or email exchange £10. Subsequent sessions or email exchanges £25 or £20 concessions.

Payment options
Paypal (button on my website)

 

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Name
Jefferies, Yasmin

Gender
Female

Membership No
147

Website
www.yasminjefferies.counselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Yasmin Jefferies

077661 280 827

Description of therapy services
I am interested in the difficult stories I hear, respect the clients' wisdom and listen to the story and the person in ways to help them grow strong. In my experience people are never just passive receivers of what life throws them. I encourage clients to notice the skills and strategies they have used in approaching problems and to build on that awareness. I like working collaboratively with clients and am willing to work cognitively when clients request that approach.

Experience of working online
The main body of my work is face to face and I offer my clients e-mail exchanges or Skype as an online alternative if they have difficulties attending the sessions for any sustained period or want to do more work between sessions.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Narrative therapy
2) Person Centred
3) CBT (on request)

Special Interests
1) Depression
2) Low Self Esteem

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Person Centred Counselling from Metanoia Institute (2006)
2) CBT Introduction, Centre for Stress Management from 20th-21st Nov 08
3) Introduction to Narrative Practice Level 1 - Institute of Narrative therapy from 5th-9th Oct 09

Online training
1) General Certificate in Online Counselling Skills (CPCAB 222-TM3B-107) with Online Counselling Ltd.

Professional Organisations
1) BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist since 2007 (Ref. no: 551617)

2) UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor / Psychotherapist since 2008

Code of Ethics
1) BACP Ethical framework
2) BACP Guidelines for online counselling and psychotherapy

Fee schedule

E-mail: For clients who are seeing me face to face I charge £45 a maximum of 5 e-mail exchanges a week. For clients working exclusively through e-mail I charge £90 for a maximum of 10 exchanges in two week period. I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours at weekends.

Skype : £40 for a 50-minute daytime session (weekdays between 8am and 5pm UK time)

Payment options
Paypal

Additional information
I am happy to answer e-mail and phone enquiries for no charge

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Name
Jenkins, Alison

Gender
Female

Membership Number
109

Website
www.counsellingchangeslives.com

http://bingesolutions.com

Contact
Contact Alison Jenkins

Description of therapy services
I offer a professional counselling service using encrypted e mail to ensure that all the information you send me is kept in the strictest of confidence. Each counselling session is tailored to suit your needs allowing you to decide what you want to focus on and how frequently you would like a session. I have a wealth of experience both professionally and personally, from a counselling and nursing background. I am also a writer with many published articles.

Experience of working online
I was one of the first 7 students in the world to be trained as an online counsellor in 2005 by Toronto University in Canada. I am Director of Changing Lives Online Counselling Service and more recently Binge Solutions.

Counselling/Therapy Model
1) Person Centred
2) CBT

Special Interest
1) Eating Disorders: Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia
2) Addiction
3) Weight Management
4) Relationships
5) Sexual problems
6) Loss and Bereavement
7) Personal Growth
8) Chronic illness

Other areas
Abuse
Anxiety
Children and Young People
Depression
Stress

Face to Face Training
1) Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders
2) Registered General Nurse
3) Registered Midwife
4) Numerous health-related courses

Online training
1) Cybercounselling Levels 1 & 2 Toronto Univ.
2) Diploma in Counselling; BSc Hons in Nursing.
3) CBT Diploma
4) Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
5) Diploma in Addiction

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO – Deputy Chairman 2008 – 2010; Website Liaison Officer 2008 – 2009
3) RCN

Fee schedule
Special Offers – see website for details

Payment Method
PayPal, cheque or bank transfer

Additional information
All online counselling is undertaken through an encrypted email service, with professional screening, consent and assessments. A whole range of online counselling options are available to suit every individual need.

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Name
Jones, Gill

Membership number
104

Gender
Female

Website
www.gjcounselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Gill Jones

Description of therapy services
All my work is conducted online either by email or skype session which can be text or audio/webcam. I bring my view and understanding to the issue that’s troubling you and together we find changes that will resolve or heal how it affects your life.

Experience of working online
I have been working online since 2000 and have counselled people using email, live chat, audio and webcam.

Counselling/Therapy Models
My model is integrative. I use a person-centred basis for our work then choose from psychodynamic, solution-focused, cognitive or narrative theory to help us understand and work on the issue that you bring.

Special Interests
1) Anxiety (panic attack)
2) Abuse
3) Depression
4) Loss and bereavement
5) Stress
6) Relationships
7) Chronic illness (e.g. CFS/ME)

Face to Face Training
1) MA Professional Studies (200)
2) General and Advanced Certificates in counselling (1991-4)
3) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (1998)
4) CBT (2006)

Online training
I am Course Director for Online Training for Counsellors Ltd and after spending 6 months researching online counselling with a peer group, wrote their qualifications in online counselling which have been validated by CPCAB since 2001.

Professional Organisations
1) MBACP Senior Accredited Counsellor
2) ACTO (Founder Chairman 2006-8)

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£28 per therapeutic email from me. £45 per skype session (one hour)

Payment options
Google Checkout (cards), BACS, internet bank transfer, cheque

Additional information
I offer one-off email replies with no obligation to continue, please visit my website www.gjcounselling.co.uk for further details.

 

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Name
Jones, Rosemary

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00123

Website
In preparation

Contact
Contact Rosemary Jones

Description of therapy services
I offer both long and short term counselling within empathic and professional boundaries to help you explore your current situation and whether you would like to make any changes to ensure a better future. I will work alongside you so that you feel thoroughly supported through out the process.

Experience of working online
I began working online in 2002 so that when I travelled to Africa for extended periods of time, my clients could continue their counselling with me, thus ensuring a safe ethical environment. I am confident of working by email, MSN, Bitwise or Skype to suit your experience and needs/

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Eclectic - within a Person Centred Approach
2) Positive, short term, solution focussed (Egan)
3) Christian non-directive counselling

Special Interests
1) All types of relationship counselling including couple work
2) Bereavement work
3) Stress, anxiety and depression within Christian Perspectives

Other areas
Abuse
Addiction
Loss and Bereavement
Personal Growth

Face to Face Training
1) Advanced Certificate in Christian Counselling
2) Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling

Online training
1) General Certificate in Online Counselling (CPCAB)
2) Advanced Certificate in Online Counselling (CPCAB)
3) Diploma in Online Counselling (CPCAB)

Professional Organisations
1) ACC Accred
2) BACP

Code of Ethics
1) ACC
2) BACP

Fee schedule
£20 per email exchange
£30 per MSN, Bitwise or Skype 50 Minutes

Payment Method
Cheque

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Name
McDonald, Babs

Gender
Female

Membership Number
173

Website
www.new-dawn-online-counselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact Babs McDonald

Description of therapy services
Therapy via email gives a person the time to reflect upon their issues. Some people find that writing down their thoughts and feelings can help in their quest for self-awareness and gives them a new perspective on their issues.

Experience of working online
I have been working online since 2011, mainly through emails and Instant Messaging .

Counselling/Therapy Models
Integrative drawing on Humanistic models and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions

Special Interests
1) Loss and bereavement
2) Anxiety/Social anxiety/shyness
3) Low self esteem
4) Personal understanding and growth
5) Stress Management

Face to Face Training
1) Higher Diploma in Counselling (Humanistic core)
2) Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
3) Awareness in Bereavement Care (Cruse)
4) Facilitating Bereavement Support Groups

Online training
1) General Certificate in Online Counselling
2) Diploma in Online Counselling

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO
3)
The National Counselling Society

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
Administrative emails free
£25 per email exchange
£30 per IM session

Payment options
Paypal (Credit or Debit cards accepted)
Bank Transfer

 

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Name
Manley, Kate

Gender
Female

Membership Number
172

Website
www.katemanleycounselling.co.uk

Contact
07952 476534

Description of therapy services
I offer counselling online via email or live text sessions and also by telephone via Skype or phone as well as face-to-face in Bedfordshire. Online counselling can offer a convenient and easy way to access counselling and psychotherapy. I can offer either short-term counselling for those wanting to work on one or two issues that can easily be managed in a few sessions. I also offer counselling on a more open-ended basis when perhaps longer term or more persistent issues can be worked on. I will work with you to understand whatever is troubling you so that we can identify together how you can move forward.

Experience of working online
As an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I have supported many people with a variety of issues since 1999. As part of my ongoing development, I have recently added online counselling to my ways of working. I am excited about the opportunities this modern way of working offers, and how it opens up counselling to those who might it difficult to attend face-to-face appointments. I believe passionately in the potential counselling and psychotherapy offers for personal development and for finding creative and effective ways of dealing with the challenges of life.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative
2) Existential

Special Interests
1) Personal/spiritual development
2) Low confidence/self-esteem

Face to Face Training
1) MA in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy
2) Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Counselling Skills

Professional Organisations
1) UKCP Registered
2) Member of BACP
3) UPCA

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) UPCA
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
Email counselling: £35 for each email exchange. Live text sessions: £40

Payment options
PayPal from my website, bank transfer, cheque by post

 

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Name
Meyer, Denise

Gender
Female

Membership Number
165

Website
www.studentdepression.org

Contact
Contact Denise Meyer

Description of therapy services
Writing things down has helped people to figure out difficulties and organise their thoughts over hundreds of years. In more recent decades research has proved that writing about difficult experiences and emotions has a significant therapeutic effect for many. Online counselling offers a structured and supported way to harness this therapeutic effect and tackle issues which are troubling you.

Experience of working online
I have worked as a counsellor for over 15 years and have been involved in researching and developing online self-help services for 8 years. Since undertaking online counselling training in 2010 I have witnessed its powerful therapeutic effect through email counselling working with clients on issues such as traumatic bereavement and other loss, social and other anxiety, relationship or sexual difficulties, depression, and childhood sexual abuse, amongst others.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative narrative therapy drawing on psychodynamic and CBT models
2) Mindfulness
3) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Special Interests
1) Depression and anxiety
2) Social anxiety and shyness
3) Bereavement and loss
4) Shame and low self esteem
5) Trauma
6) Students & young people

Face to Face Training
1) CSCT Certificate and Diploma in Counselling (1997)
2) MSc in Counselling Psychology (2001)
3) Doctorate in Psychotherapy (2010)

Online training
1) OCST Certificate in Online Counselling (2010)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor
2) BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist
3) HPC Registered Counselling Psychologist

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) BPS
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
Administrative emails free
£40 per full email exchange (£140 for block of 4)

Payment options
Bank transfer or Paypal

Additional information
I specialise in email counselling as I feel there are additional therapeutic benefits to the built in ‘reflection time’ email offers. When you get in touch I will send my info sheets explaining how email counselling works and giving more information about me and my practice. You are free to email me with any queries. If you wish to proceed with counselling you fill in my registration form, which provides structured questions to help you consider and communicate what issue/s you wish to bring to counselling, how they are impacting on your life and what you would like to change. I will read this carefully to help me assess whether I think email counselling will be of benefit and whether I am the right person to help. If not I will make suggestions for what else you might try. This form will also make a start to our work together and my first counselling email to you will respond to what you have written on your form and offer suggestions and questions as the basis for how we can take the work further.

 

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Mills, Dr Marie

Gender
Female

Membership Number
135

Website
www.mariemills.com

Contact
Dr Marie Mills

Description of therapy services
My interest in Online Counselling: I offer the opportunity to explore and resolve concerns using the right approach for you. We have a goal – that your life will become better than it is now.

Experience of working online
I have successfully helped others via telephone sessions or other online methods, for several years.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1)Psychodynamic
2)CBT

Special Interests
1) Dementia

Other areas
Abuse
Addiction
Anxiety
Children and Young People
Depression
Eating Disorders
Loss and Bereavement
Personal Growth
Relationships
Sexual Problems
Sexuality
Spiritual Matters
Stress

Face to Face Training
1) 3 Year Cert WPF
2) Bsc Hons Psychology
3) DLD research involved counselling

Online training
1) Peer training & literature
2) Supervised Practice

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) BPS
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) BPS
3) ACTO

Fee schedule
£45 PER 60 MINUTE SESSION

Payment Method
PayPal

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Name
Moore, Maureen

Gender
Female

Membership Number
141

Website
www.maureenmoore.co.uk

Contact
Contact Maureen Moore

Description of therapy services
I am a very experienced counsellor and provide a face to face, online and telephone counselling service to individuals. I work in a way that is warm and accepting of clients and seek to empower clients and support them as they find their own strengths and solutions.

Experience of working online
Currently I hold the Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Counselling on Line and am about to undertake the Diploma in counselling on line.

Counselling/Therapy Models
(1) Integrative
(2)
Cognitive
(3) Person Centred

Special Interests
(1) Abuse
(2) Loss & bereavement
(3) Depression
(4) Personal growth
(5) Anxiety
(6) Relationships
(7) Spiritual matters
(8) Stress

Face to Face Training
(1) Masters in Counselling 2000
(2) Diploma in Counselling 1998
(3) Cruse Bereavement Counselling 1994

Online training
(1) General Certificate in Online Counselling 2007
(2) Counselling Adolescents 2007

Professional Organisations
(1) BACP
(2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
(1)
BACP
(2)
ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 MSM session or 4 replies to emails.

Payment Method
PayPal

 

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Mosson, Suzie

Gender
Female

Membership Number
168

Website
www.suziemosson.org

Contact
Contact Suzie Mosson

Description of therapy services
Qualified relationship counsellor skilled in working with couples and individuals. Trained in working online for clients with travel or childcare problems. Online clients use emails or online chat to speak about their problems.  Some clients use a mixture of face to face and online and some use a mixture of chat and emails. The choice is up to you and you can change your mind if a particular method doesn’t suit. A confidential service to meet and support your needs.

My practice specialities
Anger management
Anxiety or fears
Depression
Divorce
Domestic abuse or violence
Loss or grief
Relationship issues
Hurt
Jealousy
Shame and Guilt
Self Confidence Issues

Experience of working online

  • 2 years+
  • Registered with the Information Commissioner as a controller of sensitive info.
  • Sessional tutor for OLT

I offer on-line counselling via email or live sessions on Skype and I am experienced in working on the internet.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Psychodynamic
2) Integrative

Special Interests
1) Relationship difficulties
2) Loss or grief

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma Couple Counselling
2) TA101
3) Certificate Solution Focussed
4) Diploma Casework Supervision (ongoing)

Online training
1) Certificate Online Counselling Skills
2) Diploma Online Counselling

Professional Organisations
1) BACP

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
£40 Individuals, £55 couples

Payment options
BACS, Google Checkout, Paypal

 

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Palin, Stephanie

Gender
Female

Membership Number
110

Website

Contact
Contact Julie Perry

Description of therapy services
I have worked as an integrative counsellor for 22 years, and as a Psychosexual Therapist using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for 13 years. I work with couples and individuals working towards change, particularly in their lifestyle and relationships.

Experience of working online
I have worked online since 2002, when I worked online as an adjunct to face to face work. My work now includes e mail and instant messaging work online with a wide range of clients, but with particular expertise in relationship work

Counselling/Therapy Models
Integrative influenced by Psychodynamic & Systemic models
Cognitive Behavioural

Special Interests
1) Relationships
2) Sexual problems including childhood abuse
3) Depression

Other areas
Anxiety
Loss and Bereavement
Personal Growth
Sexual Problems
Sexuality
Stress

Face to Face Training
1) MA Counselling studies
2) Ralate couple counselling
3) Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy

Online training
Cyber counselling

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) BASRT
3) ACTO Liaison Officer with BACP 2006 - 2009

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) BASRT

Fee schedule
£35 per email exchange of at least 600 words or
Per live session
£40 per hour for couple work

Payment Method
BACS, Paypal

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Percival, Angela

Gender
Female

Membership Number
170

Website
www.changes-counsellingservices.co.uk

Contact
Contact Angela Percival

Description of therapy services
I work with clients online providing short term counselling (usually 4-6 sessions) so you can have counselling from the comfort of your own home. Online services include counselling sessions by Email, or Instant Messaging by text, audio, or webcam, using Skype. Telephone Counselling is also available.

Experience of working online
I have been an Accredited Counsellor with the BACP since 2004 and have specific training in online work, I also have 3 years experience providing Telephone Counselling as a Workplace Counsellor.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person-Centred
2) Brief Solution Focused
3) CBT

Special Interests
1) Disability
2) Bereavement and Loss
3) Anxiety
4) Depression
5) Relationships
6) Conflict Resolution/Mediation
7) Life changing illness
8) Work related issues/bullying and harassment
9) Stress
10) Self esteem
11) Personal growth/spirituality

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Counselling (2000)
2) Advanced Certificate in Transactional Analysis (2001)
3) Certificate in CBT (2010)
4) Mediation Practitioners Certificate (2007)
5) Clinical and Analytical Diploma in Hypnotherapy (2005)

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Counselling

Professional Organisations
1) British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
Email £30 (£25 for 4), Instant Messaging (Text, audio, Webcam) £35 (£30 for 4),
Telephone £35

Payment options
Paypal on Website, cheque

Additional information
Further information is available which explains how online counselling works and how our communication is kept private online. To find out more please go to www.changes-counsellingservices.co.uk or email me and I will happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Porter, Helen

Gender
Female

Membership Number
183

Website
www.calentherapy.co.uk

Contact
Contact Helen Porter

or 01695 632597

Description of therapy services
Online Live chat can be accessed via MSN and booked through my website. You can access email counselling for one or two sessions mostly to gain advice or a new perspective on your problem or you can engage in several ongoing sessions enabling long term counselling for insight and personal change. Access the service through website address. Write down what you are struggling with and I will reply within a few days. Together we will develop an online conversation that will enable you to reread and digest at your convenience.

Experience of working online
I have been working online email counselling and written live chat including skype since 2008

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Psychodynamic
2) Systemic
3) Person Centred

Special Interests
1) Relationships
2) Family

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in counselling
2) PGDip in Relationship Therapy
3) Diploma in Hypnotherapy

Online training
1) Online training with Relate

Professional Organisations
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£ 20 per email.
Maximum words 1500 per email
£15 for Half hour MSN or SKYPE

Payment options
PayPal accessed through my website

 

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Name
Richardson, Madeleine

Gender
Female

Membership Number
101

Website
www.thebeechgroup.com

Contact:
Contact Madeleine Richardson

Description of therapy services
I am an experienced therapist of some 30 years, working with individuals and couples. I work in a flexible way, according to the needs of my clients. I believe it takes an enormous amount of courage to visit a therapist and I take great care to create a welcoming and safe environment within which clients are able to approach their issues.

Experience of working online
I have been working on-line for the past six years and have found that clients appreciate the flexibility of contacting me when it is convenient to them. I think it needs even more care in forming a trusting working alliance on-line, in the absence of the clues of body language and eye contact. Although, having said that, I am now doing quite a lot of work using video on Skype. Often a client will begin with face-to-face work and then move to on-line when their circumstances change.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) CBT
2) Systemic
3) Humanistic

Special Interests
1) Relationships
2) Sexual issues

Face to Face Training
1) Relate Training 1978 - 1981
2) Sex Therapy 1981 - 1983
3) Family Mediation 1996
4) Critical Incident Debriefing 2006
5) Training in CBT 2007 - 2008

Online training
1) General Certificate Course 2003

Professional Organisations
1) BACP (Senior Accredited)
2) UKCP (Registered Psychotherapist)
3) FMA (Accredited Mediator)
4) Certificate in CBT (2008)

Code of Ethics
1) BACP

Fee schedule
£35 Per email exchange
£50 per live session via msn or Skype (60 minutes)
£55 for couples

Payment options
Paypal, Credit Card, BACS

Additional information
I have a special interest in working with relationship issues. These may be work related or family, especially couples. In addition, I have undertaken a lot of work with sexual issues including gender, abuse, dysmorphia both current problems and those impacting from the past.

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Name
Runchman, Felicity

Gender
Female

Membership Number
183

Website
www.felicityrunchmancounselling.co.uk

Contact
Tel: 020 8986 7832
Mob: 07811404669
Contact Felicity Runchman

Description of therapy services
As well as face-to-face counselling, I offer text-based online counselling – working either asynchronously (through exchange of e-mails with clients) or synchronously (through text-based chat on Skype).

Experience of working online
After completing my OCST (Online Counselling Skills Training) course, I started offering online counselling services as part of my private practice work in Autumn 2012.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person-Centred
2) Psychodynamic
3) Humanistic-Integrative

Special Interests
1) Bereavement/Loss
2) Young People’s Issues (particularly concerning online relationships and experience)

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma In Therapeutic Counselling – Hackney Community College (2007)
2) I am in the process of completing the dissertation for my MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy at Regent’s College (having undertaken the taught element of the course between 2010 and 2011).
3) Over the past six years I have undergone specialist training in working with bereavement and loss, children and young people, and sexual health issues in relation to my placements at City & London Bereavement Service, Youthreach and Counselling In Sexual Health (NHS).

Online training
1) OCST (Online Counselling Skills Training) 1 course – Jane Evans (2012)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP (Accredited Member)
2) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 per e-mail exchange or hour long Skype session

Payment options
Paypal or bank-transfer

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Name
Sala, Monica (MSc.)

Membership No
150

Gender
Female

Membership Number

Website: ukonlinecounselling.com

Contact
Contact Monica Sala 

Description of therapy services:
I believe that at times we all get a bit “stuck” or overwhelmed by our circumstances and emotions; I see that as a very human condition and the meeting place between us all. I always aim to help you make sense of your situation without judgement and together identify the tools that can best support you through life's inevitable ups and downs.

Experience of working online
In addition to 15 years face to face experience, I have been working solely online since January 2010, offering sessions via Skype Video or Chat to clients from all over the world, especially those living as Expats overseas. I am very comfortable with online communication and aim to provide a professional yet warm service, throughout my online work.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative Psychotherapy
2) CBT
3) Transpersonal/Process Work

Special Interests
1) Relationship Issues
2) Issues pertaining to living as Expat anywhere in the world (including returning to the home country)

Face to Face Training
1) Integrative Psychotherapy MSc
2) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Primary Care
3) EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – Trauma therapy
4) Process Work for conflict resolution

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Counselling Skills (OCST)
2) Ethical Considerations (Online Therapy Institute)

Professional Organisations
1) UKCP- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
2) Metanoia Institute
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) UKCP
2) OTI

Fee schedule
First reply is free of charge
1 x 60min Chat session £35
1 x 60min VOiP (telephone or video) session £40

One-off session without obligation Skype Chat or VOiP (60mins) £40

Various bundle options available from the website ukonlinecounselling.com

Payment options
Paypal

Additional information
I offer a secure site and ensure sessions are carried out only via secure servers (Skype and Hushmail). Initial email is free of charge.

 

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Sharkey, Maureen MSc MBACP (Accredited), UKRC Registered Counsellor

Gender
Female

Membership Number
162

Website
www.counselling121.org.uk

Contact
Contact Maureen Sharkey

Description of therapy services
I offer face-to face supervision, counselling, online counselling via email for a range of issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, infertility, pregnancy loss, Personal Development and relationship difficulties.

Experience of working online
I have eight years experience of working online using email with clients

Counselling/Therapy Models
Person-centred and integrated

Special Interests
1) Bereavement
2) Depression
3) Pregnancy related issues (Pregnancy loss)
4) Fertility Management
5) Relationships
6) Infertility
7) Stress & Anxiety
8) Personal Development

Face-to-Face Training
PG Diploma in counselling, MSc in Counselling, Cert Counselling Supervision, Cert Fertility Management,

Online training
Level 4 in Advice & Guidance SQA

Professional Organisations
BACP & ACTO

Code of Ethics
BACP & ACTO

Fee schedule
Email: £25 per exchange

Payment Options: Cheque or bank Transfer (BACS) in advance of the session.

Additional information: Feel free to e-mail me should you like any further information about the support services that I offer, free of charge. For further information you can also visit my website: www.counselling121.org.uk

 

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Name
Summers, Pauline

Gender
Female

Membership Number
151

Website
www.psummerscounselling.co.uk

Contact
Via web site or telephone leaving a message
07793317743

Description of therapy services
I offer counselling online, through exchange of email or IM (chat).

I see my role as therapist as being alongside you in your journey. I will work with you, helping you to explore whatever you wish in counselling. Gaining understanding and insight into life's challenges can unlock our potential as human beings.

Experience of working online
Although an experienced therapist with over 10 years working in the NHS, I am relatively new to working online.

However, I am enthusiastic about the possibilities it offers. Online therapy allows opportunities to work free from the constraints of weekly appointments with a counsellor, using the richness of text and the advantage of the written record to allow time for reflection and thought.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Humanistic
2) Integrative

Special Interests
1) Brief Therapy
2) Online therapy

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Counselling
2) Diploma in Counselling Supervision
3) M A in Counselling Studies

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Therapy
2) Diploma in Online Therapeutic Counselling (ongoing)

Professional Organisations
1) UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor
2) BACP Accredited Counsellor
3) COSCA Accredited Counsellor
4) Member of ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 per email
£35 per live (chat) session

Payment options
Pay in advance on website - via Paypal

Additional information
Initial contact by email is free to establish whether we are going to work together. Administrative emails are also free of charge.

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Name
Tillman, Marcia

Gender
Female

Membership Number
164

Website
www.hypnocounsellingonline.co.uk

Contact
01795 538480

Description of therapy services
Online Counselling and Hypnotherapy service
Face to face Counselling and Hypnotherapy

Experience of working online
I am experienced, trained and insured in working online with clients

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative Counselling
2) Hypnotherapy
3) CBT

Face to Face Training
1) Advanced Diploma and BSc (hons) degree in Integrative Counselling
2) Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
3) Master Practitioner NLP
4) Thought Field Therapy Diagnostic Practitioner

Online training
1) Certificate in Online Counselling

Professional Organisations
1) UKCP (reg)
2) NCH (acc)
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) I abide by the code of ethics of my membership organisations

Fee schedule
Email Counselling £40
Skype Counselling £45

Payment options
Credit/Debit Card via Paypal
Direct Bank Tranfer

 

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Name
Webb, Gill

Gender
Female

Membership Number
00115

Website
Toucantalkonline.co.uk

Contact
Contact Gill Webb

Description of therapy services
Although my style tends to be directive I am non-judgmental and I will walk by your side encouraging and supporting you until you feel strong enough to walk alone. Our journey together will explore your concerns, increase your understanding and develop new strategies for managing your life successfully.

Experience of working online
I have worked as an 'email a counsellor' for Relate for the last three years in addition to undertaking extensive training in online counselling.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Integrative
2) Solution focused brief therapy
3) Client-centred, short term work

Special Interests
1) Marital problems
2) Coping with Separation and Divorce
3) Relationship issues
4) Life Coaching
5) Personal Development
6) Feeling 'stuck'

Other areas
Anxiety
Children and Young People
Depression
Loss and Bereavement
Sexual Problems
Spiritual Matters
Stress

Face to Face Training
1) Relate (1989-1992)
2) SFBT (1996) (1997)

Online training
1) OLT certificate
2) OLT Advanced certificate
3) OLT Diploma

Professional Organisations
1) MBACP
2) ACTO Exec member 2007 - 2008
3) Development and Publicity Officer 2008 – 2009

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 for one email exchange (word limit 750 words) or an hour's MSN chat

Payment Method
PayPal

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Name
Wilkes, Sue

Gender
Female

Membership Number
153

Website
www.cheshirecounsellingworld.co.uk

Contact
Contact Sue Wilkes

Description of therapy services
I work fundamentally using the person centred approach which underpins the couple and family work that I do within a Family Centre Setting. I also worked for Relate as a Relationship Therapist for 3 years and still work for Relate but through the online service that they provide. I work in high schools with 14/16 year olds providing individual counselling to help them cope with the stressors of adolescence and family life. All my work is to effect change in order to move forward from unresolved issues and to work out problems that keep someone “stuck” in the moment.

Experience of working online
I have worked as an 'email a counsellor' for Relate for the past 12 months helping people with difficulties in their couple/family relationships. I have also worked for 3 years for Kooth.com which is a young person’s online counselling site that supports 11-23 year olds with issues that they find hard to talk about face to face.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Person Centred
2) Psychodynamic
3) Systemic

Special Interests
1) Couple Relationships
2) Parent/Child Relationships

Face to Face Training
1) Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
2) Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy
3) Relate Family Counselling Certificate
4) Certificate in Counselling Young People (11-19) and Children (5-10)
5) EMDR Practitioner

Online training
1) Relate Certificate Online Counselling
2) Xenzone (Kooth.Com)

Professional Organisations
1) BACP accredited member
2) UKRCP
3) ACTO

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£25 for one email exchange (word limit 750 words) or an hour’s skype live session either via instant messaging or web cam

Payment options
PayPal or Bank Transfer (BACS)

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Name
Wilson, John

Gender
Male

Membership Number
00124

Website
www.wilsoncounselling.co.uk

Contact
Contact John Wilson

Description of therapy services
I offer online counselling via email, msn messenger and my virtual office in Second Life for a range of issues including bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationships and adult survivors of child abuse

Experience of working online
I have spent more than 100 hours working online using email, msn messenger and in my office in Second Life

Counselling/Therapy Models
Person centred

Special Interests
1) Depression
2) Anxiety
3) Bereavement

Face to Face Training
PG Diploma in counselling

Online training
Certificate in online counselling from onlinecounsellors.co.uk

Professional Organisations
1) BACP, ACTO
2) ACTO Executive Committee Member 2008 -2009

Code of Ethics
BACP

Fee schedule
£35 per 50 minute session

Payment Method
PayPal, credit card, debit card, personal cheque or postal order

 

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Name
Sarah Worley

Gender
Female

Membership Number
175

Contact
Contact Sarah Worley

07817149902

Description of therapy services
My counselling is based on a Humanistic-Existential approach, which recognises that we all need to find our own meaning and path in life.  I focus on helping you develop your self-awareness, to understand how you relate to yourself and the world around you.  I work flexibly with the needs of the individual client, integrating appropriately from other counselling approaches; principally Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy.  I will work with you to identify your strengths, challenge unhelpful thinking cycles, and utilise your inner resources to develop new coping strategies and move forward in a more positive direction. 

Each client is, of course, unique, and it is important that I acknowledge and work with the diversity within the counselling relationship, as I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental, trusting therapeutic space.  We will work collaboratively to help you express yourselves fully, and reflect on and explore your issues.

I will have a regular review with you, at around the 6th session, to enable you to reflect on the counselling process, and decide whether you have got everything you need from counselling, or whether you feel more sessions would help.

Experience of working online
I have been working online for the past year since qualifying for the Online Counselling Skills Certificate from Online Counselling Services and Training. Over the summer of 2011 I set up the online counselling service at Cardiff University and provide online counselling to staff and students via email, IM or Skype webcam.

I also offer online counselling as part of my private counselling practice.

Counselling/Therapy Models
1) Humanistic-Existential
2) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
3) Motivational Interviewing

Special Interests
1) Relationships and identity
2) Stress and anxiety
3) Bereavement and loss
4) Trauma

Face to Face Training
1) Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling 1999 (University of Wales Newport)
2) Masters in Counselling 2006 (University of Wales Newport)
3) Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners 2003 (Barry College)

Online training
1) OCST 1 Online Counselling Skills Certificate from Online Counselling Services and Training.

Professional Organisations
1) BACP (Accred)
2) UKRCP

Code of Ethics
1) BACP
2) ACTO

Fee schedule
£35 per 1 hour session

Payment options
Bank Transfer Paypal Cheque

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