Inner-Self Counsellor/Managing Director-Emma Wiffen Reg MBACP
Emma Wiffen is Managing Director of Inner Self Counselling established in 2005 following four years of study at Chelmsford Counselling Foundation gaining her Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. Emma is also a Counsellor working at Inner Self and undertakes company contract work. Emma's experience is over 25 years in the healthcare profession public and private sector working as a maxilofacial nurse in cancer wards, burns and AIDS. In 2001 Emma decided to train as a counsellor and has never looked back strongly believing in the profession that she is passionate about. Emma's counselling experience has been extensive in Mental Health working for Mind between 2003-2007, school counselling 2004-2008, rehibilation centres in Essex, Southend Probabiton with drug and alcohol addicts and in general agency counselling practice. Emma works with adolescents, adults couples and families applying an approach that fits the person through her confidence gained through her vast experience gained over 16 years practising as a counsellor. My fee is £40 individuals, £50-£60 couple and families
Inner Self Adolescent & Adult/Family Counsellor Nick Bacon Reg MBACP
I joined Inner Self in 2018 after completing 5 years’ of study at Chelmsford Counselling Foundation and obtaining a Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma / PTSD, both on a long term and short term basis. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for individuals to explore their feelings and gain a greater understanding of different aspects of their lives.
As well as work with adults I also have over four years’ experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families. Alongside psychodynamic counselling I specialise in Brief Solution Focused work which can be very beneficial in working towards rebuilding family relationships. My fee is £40 individuals, £50 families
As well as work with adults I also have over four years’ experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families. Alongside psychodynamic counselling I specialise in Brief Solution Focused work which can be very beneficial in working towards rebuilding family relationships. My fee is £40 individuals, £50 families
Inner Self Child & Adolescent Counsellor Emily Rampage Reg MBACP
I joined Inner-self at the end of January 2018, having completed my BA Hons degree in counselling studies. Within my client work I have had the pleasure of supporting children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist i work from a person centred core which enables the therapy to be led by the client and held by myself, whilst at the same time giving the client a safe and confidential space for clients to explore feelings and emotions. My experience is with both long and short time clients supporting issues such as anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. Along with talking therapy, I offer creative therapy using many forms of creative play: examples of these are sand tray art, painting drawing, clay, playdough and many more this encourages children to talk through the wide media of play. My previous work has been as a nanny, managing a nursery, and working within children’s care homes as both a deputy manager and outreach worker dealing with mental health issues and supporting children adults and adolescents with many issues including drug and alcohol. I am passionate about enabling people to reach their true potential and believe my vast experience has helped me gain knowledge and an insight into the difficulties both children, adolescents and adults face. My fee is £40
Inner Self Counsellor Lauren Kelly Psychotherapist UKCP
I joined Inner Self in 2012 as a student counsellor whilst continuing my studying at Regent’s University. At the start of 2017, I became a fully qualified psychotherapist. During my time at Inner Self, I have worked with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, and bereavement. Having also worked as a school counsellor in a secondary school for a number of years, I particularly have experience with young adults, whom I consider to be those aged over 16 and into their 20s. A lot of the time, our past experiences affect how we are feeling now, so it is often useful to explore these. However, I think it is important to meet the needs of each individual, so will adapt my way of working to suit the person in front of me. I aim to provide a safe, empathic space, in which each person feels able to be really open without fear of judgement. My fee is £40
Inner Self Counsellor Caroline Card Psychoydnamic Reg MBACP
I joined Inner Self in 2015 having trained, qualified and worked at the Chelmsford Counselling Foundation. I have experience of working with clients with a range of issues such as depression, low self esteem and difficulties with relationships. I endeavour to provide a safe environment in which to explore the individuals’ inner world and give the client the opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more resourcefully. My fee is £40, individuals and £50 for couples
Inner Self Counsellor Karen Welch Person Centred/Psychodynamic RMBACP
I joined Inner Self in 2014 having qualified to first honours degree level. I have experience of working with a diverse client range with all areas of difficulties and issues both in long term and short term work. I have experience in particular of working with victims of crime and with physical and mental abuse/violence. I have also worked for a cancer charity supporting cancer patients and their families. The counselling I offer is based on a person centred approach which in essence respects that individuals have the ability to manage their own growth and development with the support of the counsellor. I aim to facilitate a trusting and holding space between us that helps clients to explore at their own pace any issues and concerns that are causing them difficulties/distress. Understanding feelings can help us to reconnect with our inner values and our sense of self worth enabling us to find a way forward. I understand that taking the first step in asking for help can be very daunting at times but often understanding our difficulties can be a rewarding experience and can provide an opportunity for change. My fee is £40 for individuals and £50 for couples
Inner Self Counsellor Sarah Merrick Psychodynamic Reg MBACP
I joined Inner Self in 2017 after having completed five years of studying at Chelmsford Counselling Foundation obtaining my Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. I have worked with people with a range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, bereavement, depression and relationship problems. I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgemental environment in order to allow feelings to be explored promoting a greater understanding of oneself.
I believe that working together in this way contributes to an improved sense of wellbeing. My fee is £40 for individuals
I believe that working together in this way contributes to an improved sense of wellbeing. My fee is £40 for individuals
Inner Self Counsellor Michelle Green Integrative Reg MBACP
I joined Inner Self in February 2017 as a Student Counsellor whist continuing my studies.I qualified as a Counsellor in 2017. I am an Integrative Counsellor and being Integrative means that I am able to use tools from other therapeutic approaches to create individual counselling sessions to best suit my clients needs. These include my core approach Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Since joining Inner Self, I have been given the opportunity to work with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self worth, bereavement, abuse and domestic violence. My aim is to provide each client with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental environment, where by any issue raised will be held with trust and support. Also, to promote self worth and confidence to explore thoughts and feelings, and to gain the strength to move forward in life. Sometimes the hardest part in feeling better is to make the first steps towards therapy, but I believe that this can be made easier by knowing that you do have someone to talk too. My fee is £40 for individuals.
Counselling Room
Approach To Counselling
There are many different counselling approaches which can often feel difficult for people to understand. At Inner-Self we believe what's most important when looking for a counsellor is that we are suitably trained and qualified with a professional body. Most of all it's important that you feel comfortable with the counsellor you choose. We describe ourselves as counsellors working in an integrative way, drawing from psychodynamic, person centred and solution focused/CBT counselling models offering both long and short term counselling in a confidential environment with an approachable, understanding and flexible manner. We feel it is vitally important as a counsellor and as human beings that we offer respect and value for the person who is sitting in front of us in having the ability to listen to a persons needs and being able to adapt to them. In not feeling restricted to one model of choice we offer an approach for individual needs and requirements.
Psychodynamic Approach
Exploring and linking past behaviours, family and childhood difficulties to the present and looking at how these past influences have affected our present lifestyle and relationships. By exploring and releasing the feelings, thoughts and emotions associated with the past we are able to acknowledge the way these are affecting our present lifestyle and relationships. By acknowledging the past we are able to slowly make changes in the present. Pyschodynamic counselling is effective for people who have struggled with issues for a while that they feel need voicing and addressing or a significant event has triggered feelings from the past.
Holistic Approach
Quite often when underlying feelings are not addressed your body will feel them in a physical form, at Inner-Self we work with the person seeing them as a whole where the significance is that the mind, body and spirit all have significant links to each other and therefore we work with physical symptoms as well as emotions and feelings as these phsyical aspects can often be the symptom of underlying unexpressed emotions, the aim is by exploring and working with all these aspects is that a person can gain a balance.
CBT Approach
Where and when required we use CBT techinques in our work
Imagery Aproach
Where and when required we use imagery techniques in our work
There are many different counselling approaches which can often feel difficult for people to understand. At Inner-Self we believe what's most important when looking for a counsellor is that we are suitably trained and qualified with a professional body. Most of all it's important that you feel comfortable with the counsellor you choose. We describe ourselves as counsellors working in an integrative way, drawing from psychodynamic, person centred and solution focused/CBT counselling models offering both long and short term counselling in a confidential environment with an approachable, understanding and flexible manner. We feel it is vitally important as a counsellor and as human beings that we offer respect and value for the person who is sitting in front of us in having the ability to listen to a persons needs and being able to adapt to them. In not feeling restricted to one model of choice we offer an approach for individual needs and requirements.
Psychodynamic Approach
Exploring and linking past behaviours, family and childhood difficulties to the present and looking at how these past influences have affected our present lifestyle and relationships. By exploring and releasing the feelings, thoughts and emotions associated with the past we are able to acknowledge the way these are affecting our present lifestyle and relationships. By acknowledging the past we are able to slowly make changes in the present. Pyschodynamic counselling is effective for people who have struggled with issues for a while that they feel need voicing and addressing or a significant event has triggered feelings from the past.
Holistic Approach
Quite often when underlying feelings are not addressed your body will feel them in a physical form, at Inner-Self we work with the person seeing them as a whole where the significance is that the mind, body and spirit all have significant links to each other and therefore we work with physical symptoms as well as emotions and feelings as these phsyical aspects can often be the symptom of underlying unexpressed emotions, the aim is by exploring and working with all these aspects is that a person can gain a balance.
CBT Approach
Where and when required we use CBT techinques in our work
Imagery Aproach
Where and when required we use imagery techniques in our work
