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TRAINEE COUNSELLORS ON PLACEMENT
Offering you options with reduced therapy rates
At The Wellbeing Therapy Hut, we are excited to be able to offer affordable counselling, which we can do by offering a reduced fee by seeing one of our trainee counsellors on placement.
All of our Counsellors on Placement are all Members of Accredited Services and in their Final Years of Study. This means that they have already completed at least 2 years of training. They have been interviewed by Jess, TWTH director, and selected because of their skills and sharing similar ethos to The Wellbeing Therapy Hut; a client led journey for our clients.
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What is the difference between trainee counsellor and qualified counsellor?
The difference is that a qualified counsellor has more hours of working with clients, passed exams and assessments. Trainees are in their final level of training. They have completed 2/3 years of training so far so have all the knowledge and theory to pass their exams, they just need more client hours to be able to pass.
Trainees can only have 4 clients at a time where as a counsellor can have as many as they want. Trainees have to have more supervision which checks their practice as well.
This article goes into more detail: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/.../lets-talk-fees
MEET THE TEAM
ALANA
​I provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental, understanding, and confidential environment to allow people to fully explore themselves and support them in actualising their full potential and create the change they desire.​I know exactly how hard it is to sit opposite someone and explore the issues that are affecting their lives. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to cultivate a therapeutic relationship and walk alongside my clients through their journey.
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NICK
​My own experience of counselling inspired me to offer other people the kind of support that helped me through the toughest times in my life. I know how hard it can be when you feel stuck on something that you just can’t seem to work through yourself. I aim to provide a welcoming, empathetic space for us to talk through whatever you might be struggling with. I use an integrative approach tailored to suit your needs, with an emphasis on person-centred and existential counselling.
BETHANY
Therapy left me with a deep desire to help others understand their thoughts and feelings so they can create and live a happy, satisfying life and recover from (or avoid) states like anxiety, depression, burn-out and overwhelm more easily. I am passionate about understanding the lived experience and uniqueness of others and have a deep interest in metaphorical boundaries; I believe these are key in creating safety and protecting mental health.
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IULIAN
We would work together, with a genuine non-judgemental and empathic approach,towards what positive change that you see as desirable. I think working with the here and now can be beneficial, as well as looking at the past, as long as it is comfortable, and finding how past experiences have an impact in your life now.I know from personal experience what it means to feel like you are stuck, struggling to find connection and joy. I passionately believe that everybody has the right to live an authentic, fulfilling life and counselling can help us getting closer to it.
CLAIRE
​I know from experience that it can sometimes be hard to take that first step and talk about difficult things and I am here to offer you a safe space and the time to do this. Our counselling sessions will be judgement free and will provide you with a supportive environment to explore your feelings.​I am an integrative counsellor who will use different modalities to best support you and your individual situation.
SAMUEL
I believe that counselling shouldn't be a secretive practice, that uses complex jargon and where something magically happens to you. There are no quick fixes or silver bullets however much we wish there were, rather it should be a collaborative endeavour where we create a safe, non judgemental environment to explore, understand and find the tools best suited to you.
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STEPH
I’m a qualified Hypnotherapist which means I am trained in the use of Psychotherapy with Hypnosis. Although I have a specialism in hypnosis, I have been trained in several modalities which means therapy sessions with me will be as personalised and individual as you are.I am able to help with a wide range of problems including anxiety and depression to name a few.
AMELIA
I am studying the integrative approach, which is a combination of Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Transpersonal theories and techniques. This allows me to choose the best approach to suit your individual needs. I offer a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space.I first discovered counselling about 15 years ago and it has made such a difference to my life. I would love to help others on their wellbeing journey and help to explore any difficulties they may be facing.
NADIA
As each of us is unique, so is the pace and nature of our work together. Working integratively means I work with a blended approach of theories and techniques, keeping you at the heart of our work.Having lived experience of anxiety as young adult, I’m passionate about supporting others taking their first steps into exploring how they are feeling. I know how hard it can be, to ask for support.
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JO
We can all experience challenges. There are times in our lives when we can feel stuck and would benefit from a safe and supportive space to talk things through, to feel heard and held whilst we face our difficulties and navigate through those challenges.
Using a warm, empathic person-centred approach I hope to support people through these times to be able to move forward positively with their lives.
JULIA
With a background in psychological research, I have pursued my curiosity of the human mind for over a decade. A desire to make a more tangible difference brought me to the therapy profession, specifically Gestalt therapy.
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“Therapy is two human beings exploring thoughts together” - Gwen Adshead
LISA
Taking those first steps into counselling can be daunting but within the space I can help clients understand themselves and their current situation, allowing them to build more self-awareness and confidence. With greater awareness andreflection, past issues can be closed. With confidence comes more choice to make alternative or different decisions, to help us stop repeating negative behaviours and allow us to make better choices for the future.
LIUBOV
Navigating challenging times in life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. In a safe, non-judgmental space, you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, uncovering inner strengths and resources to overcome obstacles, manage everyday stress and anxiety, and enhance your mental wellbeing.
I believe that this journey of self-discovery fosters clarity and empowers decision-making, paving the path for transformative change.
As an Integrative counsellor I aim to offer a well-balanced fusion of different therapeutic theories, sach as person-centered, psychodynamic, existential approaches and gestalt-therapy, that will provide support to your unique situation.
DIA
I am studying the Pluralistic approach with key modalities such as Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Humanistic and CBT. I aspire to become an
Integrative Counsellor and use these different approaches to best support each individual situation.
My approach is warm and non-judgemental, developing a
therapeutic relationship with the individual, and offering a supportive, safe and confidential
space to allow you explore and cope with your challenges.
LOUISE
My psychodynamic approach is warm and non-judgemental. I will support you with looking at any issues you are facing, which will help you to work through them. This will enable you to have a greater self-awareness to have the best life that you can.
My personal journey in therapy has inspired me to help others and I hope that you will take the next step to come along.
CHIARA
I am dedicated to facilitating transformation through an integrative approach combining humanistic and behavioural theories. My personal journey in therapy over the past decade has profoundly shaped my practice, inspiring me to help others envision and embark on their paths to wellbeing. Integrating mindfulness and visualisation techniques into my practice, I offer a safe, empathetic, and not judgmental space to explore, understand, and grow. I believe we are all beautiful beings with the inherent capacity for profound growth and change.
SARAH
I believe that past experience plays a big part in guiding our reactions to new situations, by developing our awareness and understanding the power of unconscious thought, we may give ourselves a deeper understanding as to why we behave and feel as we do. I understand the stigma that may be attached to seeking support and the difficulties someone starting therapy may feel. Making those first steps may be challenging but I am here to offer you a supportive and non-judgmental space throughout every step of your journey.
NOVA
I am a qualified BACP counsellor, and in the process of specialising in working with children and young people. When working with children, I listen with empathy to each child and young person's needs and tailor the sessions by drawing from different counselling models.
I give my very best to provide a relaxed, safe and healing space with play, warmth and understanding.
TOBY
RACHEL
For me therapy is a safe space for you to truly be you in confidence to work through your feelings and
thoughts in a place where you will not be judged. I am studying an integrative counselling style and
my style leans toward the person-centred approach. My aim is to support you with the tough
questions or struggles you are facing on your life journey. I have been supported in those times myself
with therapy and found this an invaluable tool away from your day-to-day life to truly explore and find
your desired self.
JJ
I have always wanted to create safe and nurturing spaces for those who need it, to walk alongside you on your journey to wherever you need to be. Offering a strong foundation of support for you to fall back on. Watching as you become your best self and leap to your next lily pad of life. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and empathic space for such growth to occur! Life can be hard, life can be challenging, but we do not have to do it alone. My past-experience taught me how valuable this is, and I aim to provide such a space to you, using an integrative approach! The change you want to see, or the change not yet revealed, we go together.
TIFFANY
I believe counselling is two individuals sharing a human journey. By offering a warm, sincere and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and experiences, I aim to work collaboratively with you to understand what has brought you here and to support you in where you want to go. Taking these first steps towards change is challenging but I believe counselling is an investment in yourself. Like polishing a mirror, when we truly know and accept ourselves we can live more authentically and freely.
LUCY
Counselling, to me, is all about embracing the messiness of life through genuine connections and real conversations. No judgement, just a confidential and autonomous space to explore what's going on for you in your here and now. My integrative approach blends a range of theories and techniques, and I'll strive to support you not only to make sense of your present, but to reflect on your past experiences and consider your future. No two of us are the same, and I'll respect that by working collaboratively with you at a pace that feels relevant and right for you.
TOM
My first experience of counselling was at the age of 20. After a difficult start to university, I engaged
with the student counselling service. Knowing that I wasn't it alone, was huge for me. It also marked the beginning of a journey of self-exploration, which has led me to training to become a counsellor. My style of counselling is
Integrative, which means I work with Person-Centred, Existential and Psychodynamic approaches. More importantly, I provide a safe, empathic, and genuine therapeutic environment where you can truly be yourself. Counselling allows us to discuss things that we may not feel able to talk about with others. I offer a non-judgemental and open-minded space for you to explore your
thoughts and feelings.