Simone Ayers

I am a Person Centred Therapist and Supervisor and completed Supervision training facilitated by Mike Worrall and Linda Smith at Counselling Xtra. I work with counsellors at all stages of their Professional therapist journey whether in training, in placement or based within Organisations or Private Practice. My Supervision practice puts your relationship with your client at the forefront of consideration and is informed by the 7 eyed Model of Supervision which explores the various factors that can impact that relationship.I believe that effective Supervision is collaborative, supportive and encouraging in order to empower therapists to take ownership of their own client work with confidence. As therapists we work hard to offer our clients the best possible space and presence in which to explore their struggles and Supervisees both deserve and need these same conditions in order to work safely and effectively for both themselves and clients. Supervision supports Counsellors to grow and develop as practitioners, maintain career longevity, avoid Burnout and stay accountable to our Professional and Ethical standards.My aim is to offer you a space safe enough to explore all corners of yourself as a practitioner and of your client work without fear or shame in order for you to work through any blocks to empathy and feel free enough to bring yourself congruently to client relationships. I have worked with several Organisations providing Counselling on both short and long-term contracts including charities and EAPs (Employee Assistance Programmes). I work Online with clients both nationally and internationally and have previously worked with an Online International Mental Health Service

I am a Qualified Supervisor offering Online Supervision to trainee and Qualified Counsellors and I offer both individual and relationship therapy including Poly relationships with sessions available to Quads and Triads as well as Couples. I offer Group supervision within Counselling organisations and also offer Online sessions as part of the counselling provision for school students at a UK secondary school. I have worked with Youth Organisations and within Secondary schools and currently Supervise CYP counsellors working within a Youth organisation.I have a range of experience in supporting clients from many different cultural backgrounds and Gender and Sexual identities, always striving to understand their unique intersectionality. I am experienced in working with clients engaged in Sex Work and have completed NUM training. I am also trained in working with clients around issues involved with Chemsex.I am also experienced in working with people with Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation) and supporting clients living with Chronic illnesses.I am a Qualified Therapist and Supervisor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a member of the British Association for the Person Centred Approach (BAPCA), a member of the Black, African And Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) and a member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association). I am also a member of Pink Therapy (GSRD) and National Ugly Mugs (Sex Worker rights and support charity).I am also accredited by The Foundation for Infant Loss Training to offer Counselling to those affected by the bereavement of a child through perinatal, neonatal or infant death.