Welcome to Sunflower Counselling Services
My name is Debs and I am an Integrative Counsellor offering a safe, non-judgemental space, face to face, walk and talk in Westbury Wiltshire and online across the UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).I work out of Counselling rooms in Westbury Wiltshire and Wells in Somerset.My areas of special interest are trauma, loss and grief, low self esteem, relationship problems and working with children.
About Me
I started my career change quite late in life after bringing up a family of my own and being a foster carer. Within this time I also worked as a Teaching Assistance in a special needs school so am fully aware of the daily challenges SEN children and families face.Fostering proved to be a pivotal point in my life and felt it really made a huge difference to the young peoples lives I fostered. I then found myself wanting to do something else to make a similar difference.Training to be a counsellor was truly life changing for me on both a personal and professional level. I have always found it so inspiring and a real privilege to walk alongside someone on their personal journey.I provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space for you to share any problems or challenges you are facing. My role is to walk beside you to work through these challenges at your own pace as I believe you are the expert in your own life. I can help support and guide you in exploring your feelings so you can find your own answers.I offer face-to-face sessions, online and walk and talk sessions. These sessions can also be blended (a mixture of the above) as I understand life isn't always so straightforward.
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, 'Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.' I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds."- Carl Rogers
Therapies Offered
Person centred - Psychodynamic - Gestalt - Integrative - Mindfulness
Covering
Abuse addiction - Anxiety - Bereavment/Loss - Carer Support - Confusion - Depression - Emotional Abuse - Low Self Esteem - Panic Attacks - Relationship Problems - Self-harm - Stress - Trauma
Ethics and Professional Practice in Therapy
As a therapeutic counsellor I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I follow their Ethical Framework. This means that we put your wellbeing, autonomy and safety at the heart of our therapy work. I also as per the guidelines of the Ethical Framework take part in regular clinical supervision with a qualified Supervisor. This helps me reflect on our session whilst always protecting your confidentiality and maintaining professional standards.Data Protection and ConfidentialityAll of my handwritten client information and clinical records are stored in a locked file which is password protected ensuring your details and safe and confidential. This is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 2018.
My Qualifications
CPCAB accredited courses:
Diploma in Integrative Counselling levels 2,3 and 4
L5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
L3 Diploma in Couples and Family Therapy
L3 Diploma in mindfulness
L3 Diploma in Sandtray Therapy
Training Courses
Online and Telephone Counselling
Introduction to Somatic Therapy
Fees
I tailor my services to meet the needs of each individual.Each session lasts 50 minutes and fees are £45 per session.I have limited spaces available for concessionary rates so please contact me directly to find out more about my rates for students and people on low income.
Contact Details
Mobile 07727054917You're welcome to telephone, text or email me at any time, if I'm unavailable then please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
"Our wounds are often the
openings into the best and most beautiful parts
of us."- Gabor Mate
Book a discovery session
Having the right Therapist is so vital to your therapy and process. I offer a 20 minute telephone call, teams or face-to-face discovery session as an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore how we might proceed. It's important to see how you feel by getting a sense of us working together. This session is free of charge.Please email to book your getting to know you session.