A little background information

West Surrey Counselling Is run by Clive Stone MBACP (Accred), UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor

Finding the right counsellor can seem somewhat overwhelming. You may have to navigate through different types of therapies, modalities and qualifications; through to charges, timings and location.  However, what is generally more important is finding someone on the other end of the phone or email who can answer these questions, and aim to agree the help you are looking for before any appointment is made.

I have been practising psychological based therapies since the mid 90s. in excess of 2000 hours of working with individuals and couples. I hold a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling and have studied for a BA Hons in Applied Psychology and undertaken numerous mental health certificated courses, (all detailed below).

I believe that, like any good relationship, counselling needs to be built on trust and respect. It should provide support while also allowing space for thoughtful challenge. I will work alongside you as you explore the relationships, experiences and difficulties that have affected you. Your life and circumstances are unique, so we will look together for an approach that feels right for you and helps you understand and work through what is causing pain or making life difficult.

I hold full Accredited (since 2003) membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk. I am also a member of the British Psychological Society www.bps.org.uk

Alongside my private practice, I have led Surrey’s largest independent mental health charity since the late 1990s. This has given me extensive experience of supporting adults with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression and experiences associated with diagnoses such as schizophrenia. 

With a great deal of experience in the mental health field I undertake lectures and training in mental health awareness and have delivered a TEDx Talk on men's mental health . I dedicate time and energy into tackling stigma and educating employers about mental health and suicide. An interview I undertook with Matthew Shaw from the BBC at a Minds at Work event can be seen here: You Tube TIMS

What does all this mean to you?  Experience, competence, insurance & professionalism

I have tried to address a number of questions on the FAQs page which I hope proves informative. However, if there is anything else you would you like to know please call, text or email and I will endeavour to answer your queries.                          

Clive

Additional courses completed post original qualifications:

*Clients presenting with low self-esteem and self-image
*Going through loss
*Solution Focused Brief Therapy
*Alcohol and drug awareness
*Understanding eating disorders
*Working with Dissociative Identity Disorder
*Dealing with anger in the counselling relationship
*Mentalisation for Borderline Personality Disorder
*Transference and countertransference in supervision