Welcome
My name is Carmen and I am the founder of Sage Counsellor the counselling, clinical supervision and therapy company.
I have worked as a thriving counsellor for over 20 years. Although my main training is in Person Centred counselling I employ other therapies to suit each individual. I have extensive experience with young people and offer counselling to those of 11 years and upwards.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor an have a down to earth, warm approach and work with candour with my clients and supervisees.
My Philosophy
We all have times in our lives when life throws difficult things at us.
I believe it can help to talk to someone who is professionally trained, neutral, who will not judge you, who you do not need to protect from what you are going through.
Counselling can provide you with a safe and confidential space to:
Offload to someone who will listen without judgement.
Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and situation.
Consider your options, identify strategies & resources.
Find a way forward.
Each client is different and your experience is unique to you. All sessions are private, confidential and bespoke to you.
I offer online, telephone and in person counselling.
Expertise & Experience
Experience
My clinical expertise covers a broad spectrum of issues from bereavement, low self esteem, anxiety, relationship issues to more serious mental health issues such as suicidal thoughts and self harm.
I have extensive experience with counselling young people and have worked as a Lead Counsellor in several schools.
I have also trained as a Clinical Supervisor and am passionate about excellent supervision as this is what fuels us as counsellors.
Qualifications
- Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork
- OCR NVQ Level 4 - in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and those who care for them.
- Level 5 Certificate in Clinical Counselling Supervision.
- Bereavement Counselling
- Anger management
- Young People, Self Harm & Suicide.
Organisations I've Worked For
- Schools
- Children’s homes
- Youth Offending Service
- Career Guidance
- Charities
What can Counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Fees
Counselling sessions
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: £60
Supervision
Clinical, Pastoral, Alternative Practitioners or Voluntary Sector £60 per hour.
If you would like to consider me becoming your Supervisor, I offer an initial half hour for which there is no charge. If we then decide to work together, we can discuss and agree a contract for Supervision to cover the length and frequency of sessions.
Location
My practice is based in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire which is within easy reach of the M25 and M40, South Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe, Amersham, Slough, Uxbridge, Stoke Pogues.
Get In Touch
If you would like to talk to me in confidence regarding counselling please get in touch.
You can also call me on 07861 895699 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.