BACP-Registered Counsellor
(she/her)
BACP-Registered Counsellor
(she/her)
Hello, I'm Heather.
I'm a BACP - accredited counsellor working in Belper, Derbyshire and remotely via video platform.
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Before training as a counsellor, I spent a decade working in consumer insights in London, in the fast-paced, and oftentimes stressful, business world. After a challenging period - a combination of grief, stress, and burnout - I sought out therapy for the first time, and I found the experience transformative. Not only did counselling support me through that time, it also inspired me to drastically change my career path, and I went on to train in Gestalt counselling at The Gestalt Centre, London, before opening my private practice.
I attend regular clinical supervision and engage in my own personal therapy to ensure that my work remains safe, ethical and effective. As a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy), I adhere to their ethical framework and regularly attend Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses, events and workshops.
Qualifications
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Post-Qualifying Diploma in Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity Therapy (currently undertaking)
Pink Therapy
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Diploma in Gestalt Counselling
The Gestalt Centre
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Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
The Gestalt Centre
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I also hold a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) and a Master's Degree (Hons) in unrelated disciplines.
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CPD
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diverse Clients
Pink Therapy
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Writing as Creative Therapy
The Gestalt Centre
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Working with LGBTQ+ clients in Counselling & Psychotherapy
New Horizon Training
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Queering Therapy Spaces & Working with Gender Diverse Clients
BACP
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Online Working in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Online Events
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Heather has been a fantastic counsellor to work with; she is patient, empathetic, and a great listener. She has gently helped me look at things from a different perspective, and given me concrete techniques that I can use to help me through day-to-day challenges. I feel like I have really grown over the weeks of our counselling, and I feel empowered to face whatever life and work can throw at me. I would definitely recommend working with Heather, especially if you need support in dealing with anxiety and building confidence to excel in life.
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Client C., Dec. 2022
If you feel I might be the counsellor for you, please send me an email at heather_robertson_counselling@outlook.com, and we can arrange a free 20-minute telephone call to meet one another and see if it feels right. I very much look forward to meeting you.
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You can find out more about my fees and what happens next here: