About me

Hello, my name is Asha, and I am a qualified counsellor.

I work integratively with psychodynamic at the core of my work. Integrative means there isn't just one therapeutic approach that can help a client in all situations. Instead, I take you into account as an individual and your circumstances and use elements of different approaches to help you explore and understand your problems. I consider the unconscious and patterns of relating linked from your past to understand how it affects your current life.

With person-centred theory underpinning our work you will be encouraged to bring whichever issues you would like to address, to the session. The counselling is led by you and not directed by me as your counsellor. A integrative person-centred counsellor will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and achieve greater independence.

Credentials

MA Contemporary and Therapeutic Counselling

Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Membership number: 00731983

Fully insured including Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance

Enhanced DBS for working with children and adults - checked and updated annually.

Regular supervision as per BACP's guidelines

Continuing Professional Development

In Crisis?

I am not a crisis service but I am here to help. In this section you can find details of other sources of support:

If you are feeling suicidal or having thoughts of self harm, below are other sources of support:
Contact your GP. Ring them and arrange to see them as soon as possible. If you are already receiving support from mental health services, contact your Community Mental Health Team.
Go to your nearest A&E and ask to be seen by the duty Psychiatrist, who will be able to assess you and give you the appropriate help.
Emergency Services. If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm and you don’t feel safe then phone 999 and ask for the police or ambulance service.||

There are a number of phone lines that can also help:

Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
Childline on 0800 11 11 for 24-hour confidential support to children and young people up to 19th birthday.
CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight)
PAPYRUS on 0800 068 4141 (9am-midnight) for young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Shout 85258 for 24/7 confidential support via text. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258