Step-By-Step Counselling & Therapies

Bespoke, confidential integrative & person-centred counselling /psychotherapy, CBT, hypnotherapy & holistic therapies for adults, couples & families.

Welcome to Step-By-Step Counselling. . .

Hi, I'm Jen Brown, a professional Person-Centred and Integrative Counsellor /Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Holistic Therapist, holding a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Diploma in NLP and qualifications in holistic therapies (Reiki and Crystal Healing).

I have been a therapist in Bridgnorth since 2009 and have built a thriving private practice, with clients often contacting me on recommendation of my services. I have extensive experience working with both Adults, Adolescents, Couples and Families, am employed as a School Counsellor and offer private Counselling, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and holistic therapies from my confidential therapy room in Bridgnorth.

At my private practice, I offer a range of therapies - 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 2 hour sessions, bespoke to your individual requirements and work flexible hours, with both daytime, evening and weekend appointments. I work closely with local GP Practices, receiving regular referrals, and accommodate private healthcare referrals. I also offer bespoke corporate packages to organisations and businesses and provide Supervision to other Counsellors /Training Student Counsellors.

I also work with Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors, to offer a free bereavement counselling service. These group sessions are held on a regular basis and can be of great support at such a difficult time - please contact Perry & Phillips for further information.

Therapies Available:
Person-Centred /Integrative Counselling /Psychotherapy, provides a safe space for you to be understood, respected, and listened to empathically without judgement. Through exploring your issues and feelings, you can begin to better understand yourself and identify areas to change and strengthen. Step by step, you will work through those areas, be given strategies, methods to use and explore different approaches, to help you make lasting changes and improve your overall well-being. A range of theories and modalities such as; Person-Centred /Humanistic Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, TA, Psychodynamic, meditation /relaxation techniques, may be used to provide the right therapy for you.

Hypnotherapy is an effective form of therapy used to treat conditions, issues or change unhelpful habits. It harnesses the power of suggestion to encourage positive change, whilst the client is in an ‘altered state of awareness and relaxation’. This relaxed state occurs naturally; the state between consciousness and sleep, when immersed in music, reading a book, focused or in deep concentration. Deep relaxation techniques are used to facilitate this tranquil state, allowing the subconscious mind to receive positive suggestions in order to communicate with the conscious mind and bring about the change clients are seeking. Clients are always in control, working with images, events and memories which are meaningful, safe and appropriate. An Eriksonian approach is used with evidence-based techniques. This ensures a professional, safe and ethically robust environment for effective therapy with a wide range of issues and challenges, promoting long-lasting change.
Holistic Therapies - Reiki and Reiki Crystal Healing are complimentary /holistic, energy-based healing therapies which support and encourages natural self-healing abilities; whilst promoting a feeling of deep relaxation, harmony and well-being.

These holistic therapies work on the principle that illness or dis-ease and emotional trauma is created by physical, mental or emotional imbalance in a person’s life force energy. It reaches beyond the physical symptoms to bring forth the root cause, working on all levels to support and enhance the body’s own natural self-healing abilities.
They are believed to help balance the body’s natural energy systems; helping to correct energy flow through the meridians, channels, chakras, auras as needed; to bring an improved sense of health, vitality and well-being. Boosting the body’s innate ability to heal itself, helping to alleviate the effects of pain and suffering; leaving you more able to cope with the stresses and strains of daily living. Please see my website www. reiki-roots. co. uk for further information.

Challenges and issues worked with:
Anxiety, stress, depression, abuse, addictions, anger management, trauma, PTSD, bereavement /grief /loss, relationship issues, eating disorders, OCD, low self esteem /self confidence, weight loss, phobias, quit smoking, IBS, insomnia, public speaking, exam. driving performance, pain management plus much more - please see my website; www. stepbystepcounselling. co. uk.

Qualifications, Memberships & Quality Assurance:
I am a Registered Member of BACP (British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy), GHR (General Hypnotherapy Register), GHSC (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council), am CRB /DBS checked and hold full Indemnity Insurance. I am also a BUPA (MHW) Registered Therapist and a member of UKRF (UK Reiki Federation) and CNHC (Complimentary Natural Healthcare Council). I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and work within the guidelines of The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My latest Data Protection & Privacy Policy can be found on my website and Facebook page - giving you peace of mind of a professional and ethical service.

To be a member of these professional bodies, therapists have had to meet very high standards and are bound by the BACP ethical framework and code which safeguards and protects both the client and the Counsellor. In line with my professional Code of Practice, I receive excellent supervision on a monthly basis, to discuss my work to ensure best practice; thus ensuring ethical and professional standards are maintained in accordance with BACP Ethical Framework, GHR, GHSC, CNHC and UKRF regulations. The identity of all my clients remains confidential throughout the supervision process. I also undertake continued professional development (CPD) to develop new skills to further benefit clients and maintain my BACP, GHR, GHSC, CNHC and UKRF Registered Membership status.

Private Practice Therapy Room:
I offer Counselling, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and Holistic Therapies from my Bridgnorth Private Practice - a warm, confidential, relaxing and safe space. My ground floor therapy room is just a short walk from Bridgnorth High Town, is serviced by local bus routes and is easily accessible, with ample free and private car parking. Please contact me for full address and directions.

I believe face-to-face Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy is most effective, however, if distance /travel is an issue for you, I also offer therapy via Skype, Video Call and telephone - at a pre-arranged mutually convenient time.

Please see facebook albums and my website for photographs of my comfortable and confidential therapy space.

My Practice Hours:
I work flexible hours to accommodate circumstances and lifestyle, and are happy to offer concessionary rates where needed.

Monday - Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday - 10am to 5pm

Confidentiality:
Confidentiality is paramount. I treat all information disclosed to me by you as confidential. However, if I believe that you are in danger of harming yourself or others, or that a child is at risk, I reserve the right to inform outside agencies - I would, wherever possible, discuss this with you first. If you disclose information about terrorist or criminal offences I have a professional obligation to tell outside agencies too.

Therapies & Prices:
Counselling, Psychotherapy, CBT & Mindfulness:
Adults, Adolescents & Child Therapy - Initial Consultation, Assessment & Therapy £55
(1 hour 15 minutes), subsequent sessions £50 per hour
Couples Therapy - Initial Consultation, Assessment & Therapy £65 (1 hour 15 minutes), subsequent sessions £60 per hour
Family Therapy - Initial Consultation, Assessment & Therapy £85 (1 hour 15 minutes), subsequent sessions £80 per hour
Combined Counselling & Reiki /Crystal Healing - Initial Consultation, Assessment & Therapy £75 (2 hour + ), subsequent sessions £70 (2 hour session)
Supervision - Counsellors /Therapists - £60 per hour
Supervision /Therapy - Students /Training Counsellors - £40 per hour

Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy - £70 (60-90 minutes session)
Quit Smoking Program - £195 (2 hour session)
Weight Loss Program - £295 (4 x 60-90 minute sessions)
Weight Loss Gastric Band Program - £395 (5 x 60-90 minute sessions)

Holistic Therapy: Reiki and Crystal Healing - Initial Consultation, Assessment & Therapy £55 (90 minutes - 2 hours), subsequent sessions £50 (90 minute session)
Concessionary rates for Adolescents, Children, OAP’s and those on low income, where applicable

So What To Do Next?
Sometimes acknowledging you may need support is the hardest step. The next step is to ask. . .

Please feel free to contact me via email, text or call me for an informal chat to discuss any aspects of the therapies I offer. Your enquiry will be treated in the strictest confidence.

For further details, please see my websites: -
www. stepbystepcounselling. co. uk
www. reiki-roots. co. uk

Or feel free to call me on 07967797786 - I am more than happy to answer any queries you may have.
Jen Brown