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Vicky Harrison
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07707 864602
Therapist - Rugby
Features
- Wheelchair accessible office
Availability
I have availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
About me and my therapy practice
Counselling can be helpful at any stage of life; perhaps you feel stressed, anxious, depressed or have a feeling that something just isn’t right, sometimes our minds are so busy, things can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with current issues or past events: past experiences can stay with you for a long time and may be impacting on your present life. Life transitions such as reaching a significant age, a change in roles, adjusting to loss, or issues around your own identity can bring up a range of feelings and questions. Whatever the issue, if it’s bothering you it’s worth talking about. I offer a comfortable space where you can share whatever is on your mind, safe in the knowledge that what you share will stay between you and me. I will listen without judgement, so that you can be yourself and feel truly seen, heard and understood.
As an integrative counsellor I will warmly welcome you with respect and compassion to build trust at a pace that you feel comfortable with. Then, within the safety of the relationship that has been built, I will draw upon a range of techniques to create a more personalised approach to suit your needs. We can work together to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings and emotions, working through and processing events to make sense of your unique experiences. I will help you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, increasing your own ability to make changes, cope, work towards your desired goals, and to be your true, authentic self.
My previous roles in education, adult social care and counselling organisations, where I have supported a diverse range of individuals including those with learning disabilities, older adults, and those who are neurodivergent, has led me to believe that everyone is capable of change, growth and healing when they feel at ease to share and explore themselves with the support of another.
Practice description
I offer counselling to adults, aged 18 years and over. You can contact me by email, phone, or text. If I don't manage to answer your call, please leave me a message along with your number, and I'll call you back. I usually respond to enquiries within 24 hours, please check your spam if you're waiting for a reply to an email.
I currently see clients on Tues and Weds, however, I can usually respond to enquiries and arrange a free 20-30 minute introductory conversation by phone or online on other days too.
My ground floor, wheelchair accessible counselling room is situated in Rugby town centre. There is limited on street parking (charges apply). Parking can also be found at nearby carparks; John Barford (5 min walk), North St (5 min walk), Rugby Central (10 min walk), Asda (10 min walk). The train station is a 15 min walk.
Qualifications:
BA with Honours in Counselling - Integrative Theory and Practice.
Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Continuing Professional Development:
Therapeutic and Expressive Writing workshop; Queer and Quirky: Neurodivergence in LGBTQA+ people workshop; Trauma Awareness workshop; Suicide Awareness Prevention workshop; Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy workshop; How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer.
My first session
I offer a free 20-30 minute introductory conversation by phone or online where you can ask questions and I can gain some understanding of what has led you to seek counselling before agreeing to work together. If you decide to go ahead with counselling, the first session is 50-60 minutes which involves an initial consultation where we can discuss your goals for counselling. Subsequent sessions are all 50 minutes.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work