Ceri Pritchard
Counsellor in Neath

I'm a qualified, BACP registered counsellor offering online/telephone/face to face sessions. At times life can be a struggle, I am here if you need someone who will listen to you without judgement.

Life can be a struggle at times, I am here if you need someone who will listen to you without judgement and give you a safe space to share your concerns. I am open, honest, calm, kind and believe it would be a privilege to be able to work with you at your most challenging time. I have worked with vulnerable adults, children, young people and families for over 20 years, and I feel that this experience has provided me with an insight into how determined, resilient and empowered people can be. Every person is unique, and I will work with you to understand your life journey and explore your self-awareness. 

I can offer counselling through a variety of mediums and together we can work to understand your challenges and agree what you want to achieve from counselling to make those important life changes.

I will work with you and support you in exploring the issues that are important to you. I will assist you in understanding your emotions and taking responsibility for your thoughts and actions. It allows you to uncover your motivations and abilities, find your own solutions, and break free from unhelpful patterns of behaviour. It is important for you to feel comfortable being open and transparent, exploring your emotions, and expressing yourself freely. I will offer empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, accepting you as you.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My name is Ceri, I am open, honest, calm, kind and believe it would be a privilege to be able to work with you at your most challenging time. I have worked with vulnerable adults, children, young people and families for over 20 years, and I feel that this experience has provided me with an insight into how determined, resilient and empowered people can be. Every person is unique, and I will work with you to understand your life journey and explore your self-awareness.

I have experienced the benefits of counselling myself and this has led me to pursue a career in counselling. I am a person with a disability, and I have had to overcome diversity, physical and mental challenges over the years and therefore I have a special interest in disabilities. I am a trained meditation teacher and I practice meditation and mindfulness regularly. I am a creative individual, and I am passionate about arts and crafts and enjoy the experience of how creativity can help you manage your well-being.
My Qualifications
I have achieved my qualification diploma in counselling through the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body). The CPCAB is the UK's leading counselling awarding organisation. 

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 in Counselling
Counselling Tutor Online and Telephone Counselling Training
TA 101 Transactional Analysis
Mental Health First Aider
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
British School of Meditation - Meditation Trainer
ILM Level 4 in Advice and Guidance
City & Guilds Level 3 in Education and Training
ILM Level 5 in Management and Leadership
City & Guilds Level 5 in Childcare Leadership & Management

Key Points

BACP Registered Member MBACP
Professional Insurance in place
DBS Checked
Trained & experienced in Safeguarding of children and adults at risk

My Specialisms

Areas of counselling I work with:
Abuse
Anxiety
Bullying
Burnout
Career counselling
Carer support
Chronic illness
Depression
Disabilities
Discrimination
Domestic abuse
Emotional abuse
Family issues
Feeling sad
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Miscarriage
Money
Neurodiversity
Panic attacks
Perfectionism
Physical abuse
Pregnancy and birth
Redundancy
Self-harm
Separation and divorce
Separation anxiety
Social anxiety
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Work-related stress

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

You can decide how we approach counselling. Your appointments will last 50 minutes and can take place via telephone, online video software or face to face. All sessions will be confidential and in a safe space whether at the comfort of your own home (telephone/online) or at my comfortable counselling room.

My main emphasis of counselling training is humanistic integrative counselling routed in person centred. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, bereavement, bullying, disabilities, health related issues, loneliness, self-esteem/confidence, self-harm, suicidal ideation, stress management, work related issues, relationships, family issues and life issues.

I will work with you and support you in exploring the issues that are important to you. I will assist you in understanding your emotions and taking responsibility for your thoughts and actions. It allows you to uncover your motivations and abilities, find your own solutions, and break free from unhelpful patterns of behaviour. The therapeutic relationship between yourself and I is crucial in humanistic therapy. It is important for you to feel comfortable being open and transparent, exploring your emotions, and expressing yourself freely. I will offer empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, accepting you as you are.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£50 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Please visit my website for further information on prices and offers www.ceripritchard.co.uk/prices