Mandy Keene

In private practice I work from two locations, Basingstoke and Winchester. I also work part time at Alton Counselling Service, a BACP accredited Charitable Counselling Agency.

counselling@unit12 can be found on the map at bottom of the page.

Fees

Below is a list of the types of appointments that I offer and their associated costs. Fees are subject to an annual review, which takes place during December of each year.

Type of appointment

Client counselling - Face-to-face

Client counselling - Video call

Couples counselling - Face-to-face

Ad-Hoc Session

Working creatively

We are born with the ability to imagine, dream, create and play and, as a professional member of the Creative Counsellors Association, I am able and happy to use a variety of creative medium with our counselling work. Whether it be art based, images, toys or sand work, there is a beneficial and meaningful connection between creativity and therapy. 

Using creative medium allows you to share, express and think through a process of self-exploration, which may uncover feelings, thoughts and experiences once forgotten. Wherever our minds wander, our thoughts and feelings are important no matter how insignificant they may feel.  Exploring them together helps develop a greater sense of ourselves and our experiences.

Working with children and young people

I tailor my approach to working with children and young people to the individual and work in an ethical and age-appropriate way. I use creative intervention in a relaxed and calm environment.

As a child grows into adolescence, he or she experiences a huge amount of change and young people are often in a very different mental space than adults, due to the physiological and cultural specifics of the individual. There are psychological changes, such as changes in attachment to the care giver and cognitive growth which impact on adolescents emotionally. This can be very distressing, so for a young person, it can be beneficial to explore feelings and thoughts with an adult who is not their parent or carer, in a private, safe space.

I can’t thank you enough for all the work you’ve done with them. They really valued their sessions with you and I believe they have been a crucial factor in the overall improvement of their mood and confidence levels.

 Parent to T18 - February 2024

Finally, from ….. and I, a huge thank you for your support and for being such a positive influence on …... When …… first started seeing you we felt very lost as parents and couldn't help but feel like we were failing them in some way. You have helped to turn all of that around, and for that we will always be grateful. Don't ever stop doing the brilliant job you do, the difference you make to children's lives is so invaluable.

C & L - January 2023

……has been like a different child recently and is much happier, they still have the occasional moment but …… is much better equipped to deal with their emotions, which is lovely to see. …. says their sessions with you are the thing they look forward to the most every week.

Parent - July 2022

I wanted to thank you for all your help and support, you have helped me reframe many difficult issues over the past couple months. Now my mind feels free and it’s the best feeling to be present & enjoy time with my family. Thank you for all your help you have really made a lasting impact and I am very thankful.

S - 40y - February 2022

Dear Mandy,
I hope that you are doing well. I am emailing to thank you so much for the support you gave R. They are doing well and becoming brighter and brighter daily on their wellbeing. Also, R' got an offer from … and will be joining in September. R' wanted me to say a big thank you for the sessions you had and also for the support letter to ….

Parent - April 2023

I thought that without you this would not have been possible. So thought you would like to know, I am feeling very grateful that I found you and that you have helped me to feel so much better.☺

R - November 2022

you are the absoloot best in the world🍫🍪🍿🍬🍩🍭🧁🍯🎂🍰🍧🍡

B - 9y - March 2022

Hi Mandy, just wanted to thank you so much for listening and always offering kindness and encouragement. You have helped me in many ways. I wish you all the best. Thank you!

T - 22y - November 2021

Below is a list of my professional qualifications and additional training that I have undergone.

2022-23 Certificate in Counselling for Adoption

2022 CYPT Registered (Children and Young People Therapist) NCS (National Counselling Society)

2021 Professional Accredited Status, NCS (National Counselling Society)

2021 Accredited Status, BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)

2021 Certificate in Counselling Couples

2020 L6 BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic)

2020 Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling - Accredited

2019 L5 Dip CPCAB Working with Adolescents (Humanistic)

2018 Certificate in Integrative Sandplay Therapy

2018 L4 Dip CPCAB Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative)

2016 L3 Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills (BACP accredited)

I am committed to Continued Professional Development (CPD) and attend, when I can, training workshops to further enhance my skills and knowledge.  Here are a few that I have attended:

After the affair (Infidelity)

Anorexia, Disordered Eating and Body Image

Clinical assessment

Child Protection

Child sexual abuse awareness

Diagnosis in counselling

Eating disorders

Existentialism

Jungian sand-play therapy

Loss & bereavement

Personality disorder

Prevent awareness

Psychodynamic thought and practice

Safeguarding children

Suicide, meaning and management

The Wounded Healer

Working therapeutically on-line

Working with anger

Working with clients who self-harm

Working at relational depth

Working with shame

Some of the issues I have worked with as presented by young clients

• ADHD/ASD/Asperger’s

• Anger

• Anxiety

• Anxious Nausea

• Bereavement and loss

• Body dysmorphia

• Bullying

• Childhood Trauma

• Complex grief

• Depression

• Eating issues

• Family difficulties

• Identity confusion

• Low self esteem

• Relationship issues

• Self-harm

• Stress

• Suicidal Ideation

Some of the difficulties I have worked with as presented by adult client

• Anxiety and Panic

• Attachment difficulties

• Bereavement and loss

• Bullying

• Childhood neglect

• Childhood trauma

• Complex grief

• Complex PTSD

• Depression

• Domestic violence

• Emotional abuse

• Family issues

• Identity crisis

• Low self esteem

• Low self-worth

• Miscarriage

• Relationship difficulties

• Separation and Divorce

• Sexual abuse

• Stress

• Suicidal Ideation