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Meet Madeleine

I am a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited counsellor and am on the BACP register of therapists

 

As well offering private therapy,  I also work as university Mental Health practitioner providing counselling and mental health support to students at all levels of study.  This knowledge enhances my private student counselling service

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I mainly work with younger adults (18-40s) who are looking to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and improve their self-esteem.

 

Some of the more specific concerns I work with include relationship difficulties, identity, feeling numb, feeling isolated, emotional dysregulation, grief, trust issues, procrastination, people pleasing, imposter syndrome and panic attacks. 

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My qualifications and experience

 

A​ccredited member of the BACP, the largest membership body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. â€‹â€‹

 

5 years counselling experience as a private therapist. I also work in a busy university mental health service. 

 

Training 

 

​Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body). 

 

I undertake a minimum of 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year in line with my BACP accreditation requirements. 

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Additional experience and education 

​​I have worked as a counsellor for Phoenix Health and Wellbeing in Leeds, as a Student Wellbeing Officer at the University of York and as a Young People's Mentor for York Mind.

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I taught on the York Learning CPCAB Level 2 and 3 counselling training courses five years. 

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​I am fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS certificate and am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).​​

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I hold MA and BA degrees from the University of Sheffield.

Photo of Madeleine Bentley, accredited counsellor. She is white and in her mid 40s.

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