Charlotte Woollett Therapy
Welcome
For most people there are times when life can become emotionally difficult. Sometimes you might feel you have support around you, yet nothing seems to help. Or you might feel isolated and like you have no one with whom you can share your difficulties or distress.
Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed, not like our usual self and find it difficult to cope. This might be in part due to sudden events such as bereavement, or breakdown of relationships, or sometimes something from our past impacts how we react to situations in the present.
Therapy can help you develop a greater and more compassionate understanding of who you are and the choices you make, and help you live your life to the fullest.
About me
I offer an empathic, safe and non-judgemental space. Together we can explore what is causing you distress or leading you to feel stuck or lost. My approach is integrative which means I believe that there isn’t one single approach that fits all clients and all situations.
Approaches that I draw from include, but aren’t limited to: relational, embodied, psychodynamic (including attachment theory), person centred, existential, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
It can feel daunting looking for a therapist. If you have further questions, then please do contact me.
Credentials
I trained at The Minster Centre and hold a Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 7 BACP Accredited Course). I am a registered member of the BACP and abide by their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and follow their Professional Conduct Procedure.
I have regular supervision with a UKCP registered and BACP senior accredited supervisor and I am committed to ongoing professional development (CPD).
I have experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy in higher education and local MIND settings, and I see people from a variety of backgrounds.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help for a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Abuse
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Experience of prejudice based on your identity such as race, gender or culture
Depression
Low confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality or gender identity
Difficulties with studying, at work or in retirement
Problems with family life
Major life changes
Loneliness
My location
I practice online or in person in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire – within easy reach of Tring, Hemel Hempstead, Chesham and Amersham – and in Queens Park, London NW6.
Fees & availability
Please contact me for a free, initial 15-minute telephone consultation.
Following that, our first session is an opportunity to discuss your needs and situation in detail, to explore any questions you may have, and to see whether my way of relating works for you.
- 50-minute session
- £60 per session in Berkhamsted and online
- £65 per session in London
Payment by bank transfer.
Students and those on lower incomes: please get in touch to discuss further.
Cancellations: 48 hours’ notice required for cancellation of sessions, please, or full fee will be charged.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or to arrange an initial appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to support you.
You can also call me on 07973 390209 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently asked questions
These terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Counselling is sometimes referred to as shorter term work on specific issues, while psychotherapy is longer term, more in-depth work, focusing on more complex issues at a deeper level.
You will find useful information here: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/psychiatrists-psychologists-psychotherapists-counsellors.html#whatprofessionalscanhelpwithmentalhealth
I am trained and have experience in both short- and long-term work, and can move between approaches.
There’s no fixed or ideal length of time for the counselling process; it varies from person to person and will often depend on the depth of the issues they are facing. While I can work on an open-ended basis with clients, I find it is helpful for us to agree before we start on undertaking a certain number of sessions and reviewing where we are at once we reach that point.
Some people find that after six sessions they have some clarity and focus and are ready to end the therapy. Other people value the ongoing support and relationship with me and will continue to come for weeks, months, or even years. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to therapy.
All sessions are confidential. I will not disclose any information to a third party other than in the event I believe there is a threat to your own safety or to the safety of others, or if I am obliged to do so by law. If I do need to disclose information for these purposes, I would try to do this in discussion with you and with your prior consent.
All client records are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act.
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