Counselling and Psychotherapy specialising in pregnancy loss, baby loss and other bereavements.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.”
— Viktor E. Frankl
“You must do it by yourself, but you cannot do it alone.”
— Zen Proverb
Have you been affected by any type of pregnancy loss, baby loss or any other bereavement?
Are you a parent, partner, grandparent, friend, colleague or healthcare professional looking for support or wanting to support someone else?
No matter what the cause or gestation of the pregnancy loss, or the age of the baby, child or loved one, or how long ago the loss was, I can provide specialist counselling to help you process what has happened.
The death of a baby or loved one changes us, but it is possible to accommodate the loss in our lives, with time and support.
About me
I am a fully qualified, experienced counsellor specialising in bereavement. I have over 15 years’ experience working with bereaved parents and also volunteer for a leading bereavement support charity.
Integrating humanistic and existential theories, my approach to counselling is person-centred. I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space and aim to build deep, trusting and caring relationships with my clients.
After COVID, many clients feel more comfortable being in their own surroundings when having therapy, but it is of course important to have a safe space in which to talk and express emotions freely, in confidence and in private. As a result, most of my work is over the telephone or online but, if you are local to Guildford, face-to-face sessions are available from my home in Shalford, just south of Guildford.
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) I am committed to adhering to their Ethical Framework.
How Therapy Works
Relationships with family and close friends can feel strained
The death of a baby, child or loved one is heart-breaking and can leave you feeling isolated, alone, fearful, confused and angry, among many other emotions. You may be struggling with a loss of identity, be anxious, depressed, lacking in confidence or self-esteem, or worried about the future.
Counselling is about helping you adjust and find your way forward
Talking in confidence to someone ‘outside your circle’ who offers a safe space to explore your feelings in a compassionate and non-judgemental way, can ease that strain and, by working together, help you find your way forward.
It can be so liberating to be really listened to and heard
Clients often speak of ‘feeling lighter’ after counselling sessions. If you think that you feel ready to go beyond your first step of looking for a counsellor, do contact me to discuss how we might work together.
Testimonials
Qualifications, training & experience
• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
• Sands Training for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (endorsed by the CPCAB).
• Open University/BACP: Online Counselling Course.
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory.
• Volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support.
• 13 years working with Sands (including as Befriender, Support Group Host and Hospital Liaison Coordinator).
• Former Trainer for National Sands facilitating Training for Healthcare Professionals.
• Former Volunteer Counsellor at Woking Sixth Form College (16–18-year-olds).
I attend regular supervision and undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure my practice is current, ethical and effective.
Sessions & Fees
I offer a free initial 20-minute telephone conversation or FaceTime session to help us decide if we will be able to work together and to answer any questions you may have.
My fees for a 50-minute session are £60 for individuals or £75 for couples. Payment is required at least 24 hours prior to the session by bank transfer or cash on arrival.
Confidentiality & Privacy
Information you provide to me, either from your initial enquiry or through your support, will remain confidential unless I have your consent to share it and, in these cases, we will discuss it together first.
There are certain legal obligations where it is necessary to break confidentiality without your consent. For example, if you disclose a risk of harm to yourself or someone else (including a child), a serious crime (including drug trafficking, money laundering or terrorism) or if I am compelled by Court Order.
Further details can be found in my Privacy Policy and client agreement which we will go through if we decide to work together.
Get in touch
Please contact me using the form below, or email wendy@wjccounselling.co.uk if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07443 356503 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours.
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