WELCOME TO SUNFLOWER COUNSELLING
About
Hello, my name’s Rebecca Corlett. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor and Sunflower Counselling is my private practice, based in Hertfordshire. My practice is called Sunflower Counselling because sunflowers symbolise hope and positivity as they look towards and track the sun across the sky.
I work predominantly online but also happy to work by phone, as well as face to face from my room in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. I aim to offer you a non-judgemental, safe and supportive environment where you can be heard and accepted and where you can explore and process your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I am not here to advise you, or
tell you what to do - I do not live your life and so that's not my place - but we can work together and I can support you to explore and discover your own answers.
I am a registered member for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which means that I adhere to their code of ethics.
My training and education includes:
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A CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
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A Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
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A Counselling Tutor Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
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IARTT training in the Rewind Technique.
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Road Victims Trust (RVT) training programme for working with sudden traumatic loss and road collision
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I also take regular CPD courses.
As well as a symbol of hope and positivity, the sunflower is a symbol found on the sunflower lanyard representing hidden disability and is a sign that the wearer may need extra time, support and understanding. As a neurodivergent therapist I have a special interest in neurodiversity and have experience in working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients, as well as those with other challenges and disabilities. Neurodivergent clients often need to move around, stim, fiddle, doodle – all of this is fine, and I invite you to discuss with me anything you might need to make therapy more accessible to you. I take a neuro affirming stance and embrace uniqueness and difference.
I have experience working with several counselling agencies including domestic abuse support agencies, and I continue to volunteer with the Road Victims Trust working with clients affected by road collisions. I have experience working with a variety of presenting issues. These include but are not limited to:
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Bereavement and grief
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Carers
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Discrimination
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Domestic abuse
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Family and relationships issues
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Identity
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Life transitions
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Neurodivergence - with or without a diagnosis. Including, but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia Dyspraxia, Social Communication Disorder. I also work with people supporting neurodivergence (family, friends, carers)
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Serious injury
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Sudden loss
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Witnesses of road collision, road death, and serious injury
This list is not exhaustive and I am happy to work with you if you are experiencing common mental health problems, personal challenges, or wanting to explore and further your understanding of yourself in a safe space.
Services & Fees
I offer private counselling with individuals and I work with adult clients aged 18+.
Sessions cost £55 and are 50 minutes long. They are usually weekly to start with but can be fortnightly.
The length of therapy depends on what works for you and what you want from counselling. Sessions are client-led and we can discuss the number of sessions you have in mind and your aims for therapy. The sessions can be open ended and last for as long as you find they are helpful.
Introductory Phone call
I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if I am the ‘right’ counsellor for you. You can use this time to ask me any questions and we can talk through how we might work together.
Initial Assessment
If you decide to work with me then you will be invited to have an initial assessment. Assessment is an important part of counselling for us to ensure your needs and my skills and experience are well matched. The session will cover contracting, an overview of your counselling needs and questions.
During contracting I will outline confidentiality and go over data protection, payment and cancellation policies. We can also agree on an initial focus for our work together. We will explore your reason for seeking counselling at a level that feels right for you.
I will ask you some questions to help me confirm whether my skills and experience are a match for your counselling needs. If I believe that I am not best suited to meet your needs then I will be honest with you about this so that you able to seek out support that's right for you.
I encourage you to ask questions to help enable you to decide whether you would like to continue and book further counselling sessions with me.
Online Sessions
Online sessions are accessed through Google Meet. You will need a laptop/computer, a tablet or a smartphone plus a good internet connection. You need to be in a private location, away from others, and where you can speak freely without being overheard.
Phone Sessions
Please ensure you are available for the session at the agreed start time. You should be in a suitable location, this should be in a private space, away from others where you can speak freely without being overheard.
Confidentiality
I take your privacy very seriously. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. I will discuss confidentiality with you at our first session to ensure that you feel comfortable with my policies.
Contact
Rebecca Corlett Dip. Couns., BSc (Hons), MBACP
Sunflower Counselling
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