London - West > Chiswick > W : 4 > Irene Stone Name:   Irene Stone    I practise at:   Chiswick, London W4   Website:   http://www.preciousstonecounselling.com             Prof. membership:   BACP  -  British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy   I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor (BA Hons), trained at the Metanoia Institute and have been working with individuals, couples and groups since 2002. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy) the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. As a member I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. To get further information about the BACP and its role as a professional body you can visit their website on www.bacp.co.uk. In accordance with these professional requirements and to maintain good practice I undergo regular supervision to support my work. I hold a current CRB check. I work short and long term. A counselling session lasts for 50 min. for individuals and one hour for couples. Location: Chiswick W4, close to tube station Gunnersbury (district line and silver link). bus routes 237, 267, 291, H91. Private parking available. Within close reach of the M4, A4. The London congestion charge does not apply. PERSON-CENTRED COUNSELLING The person-centred approach is a non-directive, supportive therapy, which is based upon the deep respect and trust in the individual s capacity for growth and development. I hope to provide a confidential and safe space in which you will find me to be genuine, accepting and caring. I aim to follow your lead to freely express your emotions and enable you to bring clarity to the issues that arise. You may be experiencing difficulties in making an important decision, coping with a crises at work or home or want to look at who your are or where you stand with regard to a particular live situation and gain insight and understanding it and yourself. I believe in the uniqueness of each client and always aim to make every effort to understand experiences from their point of view in a relationship-based collaborative way. By facilitating a safe and trustworthy environment I believe that the client is being empowered and fully capable of finding a way forward and initiate change. COUPLES COUNSELLING Couples counselling is an important part of my work. It can provide a safe space in which couples are able to discuss the way they behave and feel toward one another. Difficulties can surface at any time, even stable relationships can experience rough patches where false assumptions, poor communication, challenging external circumstances or behaviour (illness, loss, addiction) create problems within the relationship. In collaboration with the couple I aim to find new ways of dealing with problems, increase understanding and enable change in a healthy, respectful way. If a couple has reached the point when they view it is more beneficial to part, couples counselling can prove invaluable to help to mediate this difficult process. Couples counselling is not only for couples but can benefit individuals who are: unhappy or concerned about their relationship (partner, family member, work colleague(s)) managing a relationship when a partner is unable or unwilling to attend where an individual has to cope with a loss of a partner (divorce, separation, death). Qualifications & Training BA (Hons) Person Centred Counselling Metanoia Institute (validated by Middlesex University) Certificate in Couples Counselling Use of Humour in the Counselling Relationship Domestic Violence Training Eating Disorders Relational Depth Shame and Actualisation Fragile, dissociated and Psychotic Process Masterclass on Working at Relational Depth in Counselling Psychotherapy Experience Having worked for nearly two decades in the music industry I now run a private practice in Chiswick (close to Gunnersbury tube station) and work for an Employee Assistance Program as a senior case manager and supervisor of the counselling team. In previous years I have also worked in the following settings as a counsellor and group facilitator: Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service Woman's Trust - face to face and group counselling for survivors of domestic violence The Genesis Project - group facilitation The Mulberry Centre - for cancer sufferers and their family members and the bereaved Ealing Abbey Counselling Service - face to face counselling and group facilitation EASE (Empowering Action & Social Esteem) - teaching counselling skills to buddies of survivors of domestic violence AREAS OF COUNSELLING I DEAL WITH Over years of working as a counsellor I have gained wide experience in offering confidential support to clients from a variety of backgrounds presenting a range of issues such as: Abuse Addiction(s) Anxiety Bereavement Bullying Cancer Compulsive behaviours Couples Counselling Depression Domestic violence (physical, mental, emotional) Eating Disorders Life changes Low Self-Confidence Low Self-Esteem Personal development Postnatal Depression Relationship Issues Stress Trauma Work Related Issues Fees £65 for couples. £45 for individuals. If a cancellation is made less then 24 hours before the appointment time, the full fee is payable.