About Me

 

Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Bewdley, Worcestershire

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Hello, I'm Hollie, a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Bewdley, Worcestershire. I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy for children, teenagers and adults in Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and the surrounding Worcestershire area.

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Like many therapists, my journey into counselling and psychotherapy has been shaped by personal experiences and a genuine passion for supporting others. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent more than 20 years working in a variety of roles across education, health and social care, supporting people of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. These experiences gave me a broad understanding of the different challenges people can face throughout their lives and ultimately inspired me to train as a professional counsellor and psychotherapist.

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My professional training is rooted in a commitment to providing safe, ethical and high-quality counselling and psychotherapy. I hold an Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BSc Hons), with specialist training in working therapeutically with children and young people. I continue to develop my knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development, ensuring my practice is informed by current research, best practice and the individual needs of those I support.

As part of my training, I also undertook personal therapy, which was an important part of my development as a therapist. It deepened my understanding of the importance of self-awareness, authenticity and genuine human connection within the therapeutic relationship.

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My Counselling Approach

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My approach is rooted in Person-Centred Counselling while also being creative and integrative. This means I draw upon a range of counselling theories and therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to your individual needs.

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Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, life transitions or emotional wellbeing, I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.

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Experience Supporting Children, Teenagers and Adults

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Before becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist, I built a diverse career supporting people across a variety of settings.

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I began my career in health and social care, supporting older adults, including those living with dementia, before moving into senior roles working with adults experiencing complex mental health challenges, autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.

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Alongside this, I developed extensive experience within education, teaching and supporting children and young people, particularly those facing barriers to learning, trauma, special educational needs (SEND) and emotional difficulties.

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These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how trauma, attachment, identity, mental health and life experiences can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships and a person's sense of safety in the world. They continue to shape the way I work today, with compassion, curiosity and respect for every individual's unique story.

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Professional Memberships

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I am an accredited member of both the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work within their ethical frameworks to provide a professional, confidential and respectful counselling and psychotherapy service.

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