Meet Madeleine

I am a BACP accredited and registered counsellor.  I have been running my counselling practice in York for four years. I also work as a university counsellor at the University of York. 

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I mainly work with younger adults (18-40) who are experiencing anxiety, social anxiety and depression for a range of reasons. This may show up as low self esteem, self criticism, people pleasing, perfectionism and procrastination.  

I am particularly experienced at working with university students and understanding student specific concerns. These include academic stress, friendship, family and relationship difficulties, and navigating the start and end of university. I have a lot of experience counselling autistic people.

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My qualifications and experience

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I am an accredited member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the largest membership body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. 

What does this mean? To become an accredited member of BACP, a counsellor must have completed at least three years of supervised clinical practice after their training. They must also produce evidence that they meet BACP standards as a "competent, ethical and independent practitioner". This includes working in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, an important document that puts you, the client, at the centre of the work we do together. 

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Training 

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I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)

I am required to keep to a high standard of ongoing training and development. 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 

Alongside my counselling work I teach the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies for York City Council. 

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I previously worked as a counsellor for Phoenix Health and Wellbeing in Leeds and as a Young People's Mentor for York Mind.

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

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Prior to being a counsellor I worked in public and academic library and information services. 

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