I currently offer FaceTime/WhatsApp counselling sessions which are an ideal way during these difficult times to access confidential, professional and emotional support. I am a Senior Accredited BACP Counsellor with over 30 years' experience of successfully counselling individuals and couples. I have worked in private practice, for GP surgeries and many years for Relate and other organisations, both as a counsellor and supervisor.
For 14 years I worked as a student and staff counsellor at Southampton University where I held the Head of Service and Clinical Lead role. I see individuals and couples experiencing all kinds of difficulties for short term or open-ended counselling/therapy. Meeting weekly we will work together to explore, understand and find ways to enable change.
For 14 years I worked as a student and staff counsellor at Southampton University where I held the Head of Service and Clinical Lead role. I see individuals and couples experiencing all kinds of difficulties for short term or open-ended counselling/therapy. Meeting weekly we will work together to explore, understand and find ways to enable change.
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Accredited since 1997 and adhering to the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I offer individual counselling, couples counselling, and supervision in Sherborne, Dorset. Please contact me on 07811 024958 to discuss your requirements and arrange an initial, no-obligation meeting.
I have enjoyed working as an individual counsellor/psychotherapist and couple counsellor for over 30 years in a variety of settings including primary care, private practice and higher education. With extensive experience in mental health and primary care settings as both a social work assistant and GP counsellor I have worked with a diverse population and am committed to equal opportunities and respect for difference.
The first step is for us to arrange an initial meeting where you will be able to ask further questions and we can each decide whether we feel it would be beneficial for you to undertake therapy sessions with me. I work on a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and have early morning and evening appointments available.
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Ribena Kassel
Dec 31, 2019
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Viv describes herself as warm and friendly but this was not my experience. I found her judgemental and this was not helpful. She accused me of exaggerating my trauma even though my best friend had hung herself. She worked to a script and was not flexible in her approach. I went twice and discovered this wasn't the therapy I needed.
