About Us
A Safe Space to Begin
Compassionate therapy support for the moments that feel heavy, uncertain, or hard to carry alone.
ABOUT ME
Ayisha Mahama
I am a qualified Counsellor and a Registered and Accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).
My supervision background is TAC (The awareness centre) training school. (Diploma in Clinical Supervision) A BACP Accredited service.
As a qualified counsellor and supervisor, I work with all different culture backgrounds, LGBTQ, male and female adults and teens from 16 and above.
I have a substantial experience working with a variety of issues, which includes Depression, Anxiety, Past Issues, Childhood Issues, Relationship issues, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, PSTD, OCD, Work related Issues, Bereavement &Loss, Bullying, Trauma, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, eating disorder and Anger Issues and many more.
Having engaged in my own personal therapy, as part of counselling process, I can appreciate just how scary and challenging taking the first steps into therapy can be.
It’s not easy but I’ll create a safe space for you to feel heard and walk through the whole journey with you. I provide a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach to my therapeutic work and offer confidential, safe environment for clients to explore and gain an understanding of any issues affecting their wellbeing. I offer face to face counselling, telephone and online counselling.
ABOUT MY
Availability
I am flexible on weekdays and available through the week.
Face to face sessions are Available.
I am fully insured and registered under the ICO for data protection.
I am offering supervision for £60 per session last 1.5 hours
Counselling session’s are £50 per session, with each session lasting 50 minutes.
I offer discount of £45 per session for personal therapy sessions for Counselling Foundation Degree Students.
I offer appointments outside of normal working hours (Saturdays and Sundays) to suit your needs.
ABOUT MY
Training and Qualifications
EMDR Therapist – Master Class EMDR Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4
Diploma in Clinical Supervision Level 6
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in CBT
Foundation Degree Counselling
NCFE Level 3 Counselling Skills and Theory
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Psychoeducation which is similar to CBT
IDVA – Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Counselling Skills for Bereavement and Loss
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.
ABOUT MY
Online Presence
Practice
I am a person-centred counsellor who is also qualified in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) I use CBT to look at ways of coping strategies and Psycho-Education which allows you to understand your thoughts and feelings.
My aim is to ensure that we work together and identify the therapeutic approach that best suits your therapeutic needs and wellbeing. I use Person centred approach to offer a warm safe space, empathy, validation, normalise your thoughts and feelings and for you to feel heard and listened to. Most importantly I am guided by you. Tools and guidance will be provided appropriately to fit your needs.
I have worked and volunteered within mental health and trauma sector for over 8 years and over 5 years of counselling experience. During this time I offered one to one support and counselling to individuals. I am working in a Primary Care setting providing counselling to people experiencing anxiety and depression, and with a wide range of issues.
I understand how important it is to find the right therapist to support you through your journey/difficulties. I am happy to have a brief phone/email conversation to answer any questions you may have about counselling and how I work. Please do not hesitant to contact. All your questions are valid.
What Guides Us
Care Built on Trust
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