Becky Ridgewell

Integrative Counsellor Online and in Harlow, Essex

Hello and a warm welcome to my profile! I am a compassionate, energetic, active listener who is curious to hear your story. I bring empathy and non-judgement into the therapy space and will gently challenge self-limiting beliefs and blocks that might be stopping you from achieving and living your best life. I believe we all hold the key to our own wellbeing and that it's never too late to change old habits that no longer serve us.

Availability confirmed 3 days ago

Profile

beckyridgewell.counselling.online

Phone

07981640199

Email

becky.ridgewell@proton.me

Website

integrativecounselling.solutions

About me and my practice

Are you struggling to connect with others?

Do you feel stressed, anxious or restless?

Is it hard to switch off?

Do you ask yourself existential questions and struggle to find meaning in your life?

Is it sometimes hard to say 'no' or difficult to speak your truth?

Have you experienced loss but feel unable to grieve or move on?

Having lived experience of struggling with much that life can throw our way, I have used therapy, mindfulness and time in nature to come to a more connected and calmer place.

I try to have balance in my life - making time to explore personal interests alongside my therapeutic work. I enjoy being in nature, growing my own veggies, walking and have a well established mindfulness practice that allows me to be present even in the stormiest of moments.

I also enjoy creative writing, the arts and dancing. I frequently bring this creative zeal into the kitchen with mixed results - I am happy to model imperfection and culinary mishaps to those around me!

The Way I Work

In your first session we will evaluate where you are right now and then work together to identify goals or areas you wish to work on. These can be reviewed periodically during the sessions.

The therapy session can be a safe, warm, confidential space where you can be heard and explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We might explore how to break certain behaviour patterns. We might also explore self care techniques

Experience

Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
4+ years working as a Psychological Therapist in third sector
Place to Be Training and Placement (counselling children in Schools)
Bereavement Counsellor at St Joseph's Hospice, London
Certificate in EMDR
Certificate in Sex and Couple's Therapy
Certificate in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Living Course
Certificate in Qigong for Health
Additional training in: Sand Tray and Creative Approaches, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Working with Interpreters, Working with neuro-diversity, Somatic Approaches, Mindfulness for OCD, Internal Family Systems and Parts Work, Solution Focused Therapy and CBT.

Other Experience Includes:

Working in Adult and Community Education as a lecturer
Working at Cambridge University as a mentor
Working in the Charity Sector as a Coordinator
Facilitating Retreat Days
Travelling and working abroad

Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Couples Therapy
Certificate in EMDR
Certificate in Trauma-informed practice
Certified to Teach Mindfulness (BAMBA Registered)
Certified to Teach Qigong for Health

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 25 January 2024

Initial Consultation

I offer a 15 minute call to see if my way of working is suitable for you. Contact me to ask about this and to arrange an initial conversation. Limited concessionary rates available - contact me to discuss this.

Fees

£60 Individual (50mins)
£80 Couples (50mins)

When I Work

Currently have availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Currently offer in-person work in Harlow, Essex and Bishops Stortford, Hertfordhsire.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness-Based

Video Platforms

Zoom

Additional Languages

Spanish

Area

Essex

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