Brian Skilling Counselling Newbury
What I Do
I provide long and short term counselling from ages 7 years old to adult, 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 D.B.S.
About Me
Qualifications & Experience
I have qualified through the OFQUAL recognised CPCAB accredited pathway. I have attained
Lv2,Lv3, Certification (2 years).
Lv4 Professional Diploma in Counselling Adults (2 year)
Lv5 Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling Children andAdolescents(1 year) .
BSc Psychology and Counselling student
Clinical Supervisor
Mental Health England- First Aid
I have worked with a local counselling agency Time to Talk where I have gained plenty of experience counselling young people. I have experience as a counsellor at a local secondary school. I also have experience counselling adults and parents
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 mental health therapist- counsellor, 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 ,social anxiety 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 therapist-counsellor , I work from an Integrative counselling perspective. 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?
I charge from £60 per 50 minute counselling 'hour' session.
How many sessions do I need?
That will be down to the individual. There is no minimum contract.
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