Brian Skilling Counselling and Clinical Supervision
What I Do
I can help you work together overcome the current issues that present itself. To cut the waffle that most counsellors provide on their advertisements, I will listen to your issues and see if we can both find a therapeutic approach that can help. No technical jargon, therapeutic confusion or waffle. All I ask is for you to make the first move to see if we can both work together, no commitment or binding contracts. If you are happy to proceed then we can work out the best ways in moving forwards. I can offer reduced fees based on current criteria if this is a concern as I know things can be a struggle. We can discuss this in our session and other questions you may have before proceeding.
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I provide long and short term counselling for all ages, in need of a better and happier life. I work from an Integrative therapeutic perspective, adjusting the style of counselling to meet your needs, which can include Cognitive, Existential, Person Centred or Psychodynamic methods of practice. I have been involved in secondary school counselling in Newbury, Berkshire, working with issues like anger, depression and anxiety , low mood, self esteem and self confidence, as well as social anxiety and many other mental health issues. The delivery of the sessions are provided in person or via Zoom. The sessions are 50 minutes long at the same time weekly, payable by most credit/debit cards/Apple Pay. The number of sessions are entirely up to you as the client. I work within the BACP’s Code of Ethics Framework for the Counselling Profession, providing a safe space to counsel ethically and safely with confidentially in mind. I am qualified to work with Young People from 11 years old and over, and hold an enhanced DBS.
I also provide Clinical Supervision to trainees and qualified counsellors working with Adult or Adolescent needs.
About Me
Qualifications & Experience
I have qualified through the OFQUAL recognised CPCAB accredited pathway. I have attained
Mental Health England- First Aid
CPCAB Lv2,Lv3, Certification (2 years).
CPCAB Lv4 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling- Adults (2 year)
CPCAB Lv5 Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling- Children and Adolescents(1 year) .
BSc Psychology and Counselling student
Lv6 Clinical Supervisor.
I have experience in counselling Adults whether that's short term or long term therapy providing a safe confidential space to feel listened to and supported.
I have worked with a local counselling agency where I have gained experience with counselling young people. I have experience working as a counsellor at different local secondary schools. I have experience of working with Looked After Children, and have held Reflective Supervision with House Managers and Care Staff ,working with Vicarious Trauma in the workplace.
I have over 25 years Emergency Services experience and I seek to always improve my services through Continued Personal Development .
My Counselling Philosophy
Why have counselling?
As a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor , I can help you to recognise and consider the lifestyle changes you may need to make whether you are a young person or adult alike, whether you feel you have anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, depression, worry issues,suicidal ideation, self harm or other mental health worries.
I can help you find the right therapy that works for you and adapt them to your needs.
Counselling helps provide you with these tools to be kinder to yourself.
Counselling gives you a space where you can completely be yourself,
The focus is on you. 100%
What type of counselling do I provide?
As a mental health Supervisor and Counsellor , I work from an Integrative counselling perspective working with anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, depression, worry issues, suicidal ideation, self harm . I listen to what you present and consider together what type of counselling would work best for you as we are all unique human beings.
I often review our work together to measure the progress or changes needed to meet your goals.
Counselling approaches I use are
- Person Centred,
- Existential,
- Cognitive Behaviour
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducation
I am an online qualified counsellor and I provide online (Zoom) as well as local face to face sessions in my private office in Newbury Berkshire.
How much does it cost?
Counselling Session Fee - I charge from £50 per 50 minute counselling 'hour' session. Discounted sessions are considered based on a one to one basis.
Clinical Supervision Fee - is charged at £60 per Clinical Hour (60 mins).Reduced Trainee Fees please ask .
How many sessions do I need?
That will be down to the individual. There is no minimum contract.
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