Charlotte Harper
Counsellor in York

Hi, I'm Charlotte, a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am a warm, friendly and approachable counsellor and appreciate it can be daunting to reach out for therapy so I want to provide a clear view of what you can expect from working with me.

What you will gain from working with me:

I will work with you to realise your own therapeutic goals and provide a tailored approach to support you to reach them. It's my hope that you leave my practice with increased self-esteem, self-awareness and a renewed confidence and enthusiasm for life. You will gain insights into your feelings and thought processes, along with tools to experience them in a healthy way. I want to help you gain the self-acceptance needed to live authentically and feel confident in your decision making going forward.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My background includes counsI have completed the following training courses:

-Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
-Sand Tray Therapy
-Attachment and Disordered Eating
-Trauma training
-Suicide and self-harm
-Bereavement and loss training
-Online and telephone counselling training
-Safeguarding children and adults

My Specialisms

I have experience of working with a range of issues, including severe anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, bereavement and have a particular interest in disordered eating and parenting challenges. I am also a trauma informed counsellor, and have trained in self-harm and suicide.

I understand that words don't always come easily, so where helpful, I offer creative approaches, such as sand tray work, to help you express and process your inner experiences.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

How I work:

I am a person-centred counsellor. This means that I believe that you have everything in you to live a happy and fulfilling life, sometimes it's just hard to access. My way of working is client lead, this means I will not sit as the expert in our sessions and tell you how to live your life, rather, I aim to understand and empathise with your experiences and empower you to find a way forward to a more fulfilling life. I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey, building trust and a safe space from which to explore your feelings.

My approach:

I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to effective counselling. As such I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore your thoughts and feelings in depth. I aim to walk alongside you with empathy and care as we explore what matters most to you. It is my aim to help you feel comfortable to bring all parts of yourself to the therapy room, safe in the knowledge that you will not only be accepted but embraced.

Depending on what works best for you, I can offer either traditional talking therapy or more creative techniques that can sometimes be helpful to unlock the subconscious feelings that can be difficult to reach. With all clients, I will follow your lead and offer interventions that suit you.

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	£55 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£55 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

I offer concession rates at £45 per 50 minute session for students and low income.