Val Ward Registered MBACP Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

I am a fully qualified registered practitioner & clinical supervisor. My training at Leeds Metropolitan University is accredited by the B.A.C.P (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I have a wealth of experience working working within the Primary Care Trust and have many years experience working in private practice. I chose counselling as a career after receiving counselling myself following a crisis in my life. It helped me understand why things felt so bad and helped make sense of what was happening in my life. It also helped me to understand why past experiences still seemed to have a powerful impact on my everyday well-being. Just sharing my thoughts and feelings, was in itself, a powerful experience. it\'s a slow quiet movement from anxiety to contentment, from insecurity to confidence, & from isolating depression to vital engagement with others. I know what a difference it\'s makes to be understood deeply and consistently ... without judgement.

Initial meeting is free of charge when we will address any concerns about counselling, and we will negotiate a fee which will depend upon what time of day you can attend. I operate a sliding scale depending upon personal circumstances.

I also offer clinical supervision to counselling practitioners and professionals within the caring profession.