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Registered Counsellor
Rachel Agnew
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Are you struggling with a significant life adjustment? Feeling 'stuck' in repetitive patterns of behaviour and emotions? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by your feelings or plagued by chronic self-doubt? If you've answered 'yes' to any of these questions, I'm here to offer support.My personal journey with therapy, which began nearly 15 years ago, has been life-changing. It is what inspired me to study counselling and psychotherapy at university, and I hope I can use what I have learnt to assist you in your own life.I offer individual sessions and I specialise in emotion-focused experiential counselling. This is grounded in the person-centred or humanistic approach. This means I place you at the centre of your therapy and we discuss what matters most to you. I work intuitively and use emotion-focusing tools to help you understand yourself on a deeper level. My goal isn't to provide all the answers but to assist you in finding your own solutions. Together, we'll navigate through your feelings and uncover insights that lead to personal growth and healing.I love this type of therapy because it fosters equality rather than a hierarchical dynamic of 'expert' and 'client'. You are the expert on your life, while I draw upon my years of study and experience working with emotions to support you in your journey.I have a particular interest in helping individuals navigate major life transitions, especially those related to relocation or moving. Having experienced frequent international moves both as a child and as an adult, I understand the emotional intensity of such experiences firsthand. I also focused on this academically. I designed and carried out a research project and presented my findings to an international counselling community. Furthermore, my experience as a support worker has also provided valuable insights into the challenges of chronic mental health issues, neurodiversity, and disability, which hugely informs my practice. As a woman of colour, I aim to work with anti-prejudice, and non-judgemental beliefs, accepting you at the core of your being. I am LGBTIA+ accepting and gender-affirming.Contact me today for a free consultation, and let's embark on your journey together!
Qualifications
• BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy 29/06/2022
Affiliations
• Association of the Development of the Person-Centered Approach
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