Hampshire > Havant > PO : 9 > Karen Polley Name:   Karen Polley    I practise at:   Havant, Hampshire PO9   Phone:   07913719708      Prof. membership:   BACP  -  British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy   I am a gentle and compassionate counsellor and hypnotherapist who strongly believes in the uniqueness of the individual and in the value of the therapeutic relationship. I can work creatively (eg using art, stones, visualisation, dreams) should clients wish, but sessions are always client led. There is no pressure or expectation. I provide a safe, supportive, accepting and non judgemental environment where clients can explore their feelings and gradually become more aware of who they truly are. They may then be better able to make changes to their lives or situations or to cope more effectively with that which cannot be changed. Training, Qualifications & Experience I have Diplomas in Personnel and Development, Humanistic Counselling and Hypnotherapy and have been employed in the mental health voluntary sector for ten years. I am also employed by the NHS as a Smoking Cessation Advisor. I have additional experience working with drug users, alcoholics and men and women who have been sexually violated. I have co-facilitated training new volunteers working on a support line for men and women who have been sexually violated. I also train organisations in mental health awareness. Areas of counselling I deal with: Abuse Addiction(s) Anger Management Anxiety Bereavement Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Career Counselling Debt Management Dementia Depression Eating Disorders Low Self-Confidence Low Self-Esteem Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Attacks Personality Disorders Pet Bereavement Phobias Postnatal Depression Psychosexual Therapy Relationship Issues Schizophrenia Self Injury Sexual Issues Sexuality Stress Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage Tourettes Syndrome Trauma Work Related Issues I am willing to visit disabled or agoraphobic clients in their own homes. Fees Counselling - £40 per 60 minute session. Hypnotherapy - £45 per 90 minute session Counselling and Hypnotherapy - £50 per 90 minute session