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My available hours are flexible and I'll work to fit in with you

I sometimes have space on a Saturday morning, other times are during the week

Hi there!

To some my way of working may be controversial but it is bound by the Ethical Framework of BACP and supported with continuing professional development

I am a PRESENCE-CENTRED COUNSELLOR

I am NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING

I am SPIRITUALLY AFFIRMING

I know I have let people with mood swings have mood swings

I know I have let someone hearing voices, hear voices

I know I have let someone who didn't want to take anti-depressants, not take them

I know I have not tried to fix people or help them become who I want them to become

And yet, this counselling has been transformative and life saving and life giving

All you need is love, non-judgement (plus training) It is person-centred therapy. 

That love, from me, required work, unveiling, looking at unconscious bias etc etc etc and the work on my side is ongoing.

Are you fed up of just not being heard? I am a therapist who will meet with you in person and not take notes as you are speaking.

I am a "sensitive" autistic. While listening to your story I believe I can hear your soul.

I understand how you want to be accepted and understood for experiencing life your way. I understand how difficult you might find having to live with being you.

If you are intuitive you will sense that I will not judge you or lie to you. I want to empower you.

If you are feeling suicidal, I want to be with you, so you are not alone. I will work with you without or with anti-depressants and other medications, your choice.

Reach out, I'm here

If you wake up in the morning and wish you hadn't, I get it. The last thing I will tell you to do is "chose to be happy" or "pull yourself together" or "learn this technique and you'll be ok"  This is absolutely not the way I work. 

If you want to talk about what others would call "weird" you can do it in a safe space with me

I believe in healing. I have experienced healing. I want to share that with you.

You matter, but I reckon you don't see that at the moment, but know it is one of my core values.

Hello,

 from the moment you read this I hope you no longer feel alone.

 I'm here to listen in ways that other people haven't . You can trust me with things you've never been able to tell anyone.

I'm here for you

As a PRESENCE-CENTRED therapist I approach assessment avoiding psychiatric diagnosis....replacing "what is wrong with you?" with "what has happened to you?"

Central to the process of healing will be our working relationship and the comfort and trust you feel so you can reveal things you have kept to yourself forever.

Among this incredible relational journey we can both openly speak of "unshared truths" how you and I feel in relation to each other, this often reflects how you feel in relation to and with others

Another important aspect of the work is the dissolution of the ego. Roles, ambitions, hopes, beliefs, achievements, status, possessions and even other people are the building blocks of the ego. When enough of them are stripped our identity collapses, This can be a devastating experience, but you will be "held" safely within the BACP ethical framework and coming through you will discover the process has been liberating and like a re-birth

Time and time again, i've discovered a latent higher self that emerges in my clients and establishes itself as their new identity.

Ever wondered what the "authentic self" really means? It is this. It is the person you were always meant to be. 

please feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions

#transformation #spirituality #transpersonal #authenticity #ttt #mystic #presence

MBACP BA Couns Here To Listen Counselling UK, Caroline Armes

We will meet to see if we will create a great therapeutic working relationship, if we are a fit

We will meet outdoors in all weathers in safe, confidential but not isolated spaces

My core concepts are non-judgement, empathy and congruence and I have a core belief that you matter and healing is a real thing....I reckon you might not even understand those words as they are a bit "counsellor speak" !!

I'm happily a bit different, a bit quirky, honest, fun, spiritual and sensitive.

I've been to some dark places myself and , you won't want to hear this now...but it was a blessing in disguise.