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"Change happens when, instead of trying to become what I am not, I become more fully who I am " David Boadella (1987)
About me
Who I am
My name is Sarah Weaver. The type of counselling I offer is Humanistic and Integrative. That means that I believe you, as the client, hold the capacity to sow your own seeds towards new and healthy growth. In order to help this along we will work together in the way that best suits your own individua[ needs. I believe the relationship that we develop provides a significant aspect of the healing process.
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It might be that you are struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety. You may have relationship, or self- esteem problems. Maybe you just don’t feel ‘yourself’. What ever it might be that is bothering you I am here to accept and greet you. Please don’t feel that you have to have reached rock bottom. I believe counselling is for everyone and that we can all benefit from it at different times in our lives.
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I am member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide to their Ethical Code.for Good Practice. I receive regular supervision in my work.
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Where are you based?
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I work from two comfortable and easily accessible rooms in Warmley - BS30 5JB and Kingswood- BS15 8DB
Walk and Talk sessions take place at Oldbury Court in Fishponds.
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Previous Training
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BA Hons. Humanities
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MA Women's Studies
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Foundation Certificate for Counselling Skills: BCPC
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Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling BCPC
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I regularly embark on training and educational resources to enhance my on going learning and personal growth.
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Additional Training
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Children and Young People
I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
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Previous settings
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I have been in Private Practice for 8 years. Before setting out in Private Practice, I worked at The Swan Project supporting clients with addiction and a cancer charity based in Frome.
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So what is counselling?
We all have times in life when we find it hard to cope. Sometimes we have a lack of understanding about what is happening to us. We may feel anxious, desperate or very alone.
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Having someone to talk to can lighten the load and make things seem more manageble.
I will provide a safe space for you to bring what you need to to the sessions.
I will listen to you in a non- judgemental way and together we can try to make sense of your experiences and feelings.
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Sometimes this involves distinguishing patterns from the past and finding links to what is happening in the present
I believe in working towards you developing a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with yourself.
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I also offer Walk and talk sessions. This can be helpful if you would like to be in nature, walking side by side rather than face to face in a room. It takes place at Oldbury Court in Fishponds.
Cost
I charge £55.00 for a fifty minute session. The first session is for us both to get a feel for what it might be like to work together. It is important to feel comfortable and relaxed with the counsellor you choose.
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Walk and Talk sessions last for 60 minutes and are charged at the cost of £60.00