a space to be heard

Sandra Woolsey

 
 

As a Humanistic Counsellor, my aim, with adults, children and young people, is to enable deeper understanding and growth in a warm, supportive environment. Building a deeply trusting and non-judgemental relationship between the client and myself gives space for clients to develop a more positive sense of being. Clients become increasingly able to gain a greater sense of clarity in their lives and can move forward with more freedom in their thoughts.

I have Person-Centred training and my practice is based on Carl Roger's view that “Therapy is not a matter of doing something to the individual or inducting him to do something about himself. It is instead a matter of freeing him for normal growth and development”. (Rogers 1942)

I work with adults and also with children and young people from the age of 6 years and upwards. I have Children and Young People Counselling status with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

 
 
 
 

Where I work

Face to face sessions are available in a comfortable room on the first floor of counselling@unit12, currently on Wednesdays and Fridays (although other times may also be available).

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

Online and telephone sessions are also available – please state in your enquiry if you are interested in either of these.

I also work for the Charity ‘No Limits’ in Southampton on Thursdays.

 

Fees

Your Choice: Face to Face, Online or Telephone Counselling

Face to face sessions are available in a comfortable, secure and private environment in Winchester. For clients who would prefer online counselling, sessions are available on Zoom. Online counselling has been a popular option for clients in recent times, particularly when Coronavirus has led to self-isolating. Telephone counselling is also available if clients wish to choose this option.

 

Type of appointment

Weekly:

Initial meeting

Face to face, video or telephone appointments

Duration of appointment

30 minutes

50 minutes

Fees per session

Free

£ 50.00

 
 

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 My approach

Humanistic Counselling encompasses a deeply empathic, genuine and non-judgemental connection with clients. By beginning to understand and value personal thoughts and self-concepts, clients develop a positive sense of being. Clients become increasingly able to gain a greater sense of clarity in their lives and can move forward with more freedom in their thoughts.

As a member of the British Association of Counselling I work in line with the Ethical Code of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Personal information is therefore handled within the strict rules of confidentiality set within BACP boundaries. Non-judgemental values are a key part of my counselling, with all aspects of The Equality Act of 2010, particularly in embracing diversity and disability, being incorporated as an integral strength in her work. Sandra is fully DBS checked, with up-to-date certification.

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My Qualifications

2022 – MBACP

2022 – Oxbridge, Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People, Level 2

2021 – Dip.HE in Person – Centred Counselling

2017 – Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (ABC)

1990 – PGCE Qualification (Primary School Education)

I am currently enrolled in study at the Institute of Family Therapy in London.

 
 

Additional Training

Additional Continual Professional Development (CPD) is undertaken through regular attendance at training events and webinars. CPD Certificates include:

  • Equality and Diversity

  • Using Creative Approaches to Therapy

  • Bullying and Harassment

  • Keep Them Safe – Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation

  • MECC – Making Every Contact Count

  • Keeping Children Safe Online

  • Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People

  • Understanding Bereaved Parents and Siblings

  • Exploring Trauma

  • Working With Domestic Abuse CYPF

  • Papyrus SP-EAK training – Training in Strategies to deal with Self Harm

 

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Counselling for Adults

Assisting Recovery and Personal Development. Areas Include:

Grief, Depression and Anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience. Through Counselling, Sandra is able to help you to recover your perspective and motivation

Trauma and PTSD can often lead to anxiety, fear and feelings of hopelessness. Sandra can help you through the process of healing.

Connections. Counselling can be beneficial to people who are looking to strengthen their emotional connections, in all stages and types of relationships.

 

Counselling for Young People

Young people can face an enormously wide range of challenges in today's world. As a specialist CYP counsellor my wealth of training and experience enables me to interact in a very flexible and age-appropriate way, guided by clients themselves. Younger clients often enjoy using art, sand tray and other creative methods to express their emotions, where others respond well to simply being heard and understood in a fully non-judgemental and supportive environment.

I have over thirty years of experience of working both as Primary and Secondary School teacher and also as counsellor for charities, schools and colleges, providing counselling for young people from the age of 6 - 25. I have NCSP registration as a Child and Young Person Therapist and I currently work for the organisation 'No Limits' in Southampton, where I provide professional counselling for young people. I am currently training to develop Family Counselling skills at the Institute for Family Counselling in London.