BeaJones Consultancy

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY IN Ramsgate and Online

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Welcome to BeaJones Consultancy

Helping you to help yourself

About Me

Hello. My name is Bea. I have been a counsellor for 35 years. The satisfaction that comes from my work arises from the movement I see in my clients as they progress from a negative frame of mind to a more positive one, generally the result of the process of reducing stress and anxiety. It is wonderful to witness the growth in confidence and self-esteem.

The early part of my career was spent as a health professional working with families many of whom were experiencing stress. I decided to undertake training to learn the skills and awareness needed to be a more effective practitioner, and completed a 3 year course in counselling skills. I have built on these skills over the last 35 years and expanded my range with numerous short courses and training events.

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As well as my standard counselling practice I also act as a supervisor. There are two strands to this service. The first applies to people working in stressful jobs, such as teachers and teaching assistants. I see these clients on a regular basis. Secondly I act as a supervisor and counsellor for students who are undertaking training in counselling skills. I am available for those who wish to undertake supervision.

Training course I have completed:

City and Guilds FE Teaching Certificate

Health Visitors Qualification

Fieldwork Teachers Course

Transactional Analysis 101

Diploma in Counselling (3 years)

Family Therapy

Supervisors and Assessors Course

Leadership in Management

Adult Attachment Theory

Child Care Index

The latter part of my career was spent as the Designated Nurse for Child Protection and I piloted the role of Clinical Advisor throughout the Canterbury and Thanet district.

I am a member of BACP and have an advanced DBS.

Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take - but it can be a positive one. Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.

What my clients say...

For couples counselling:

"Bea saved our relationship. More importantly Bea gave us a window into our relationship, our behaviour and our transactions with each other and our families. Although we have been together for many years we had never truly dealt with the baggage of our past or understood the effect of how we behave towards each other. Bea worked with us together and separately to give us a deeper understanding of ourselves so we could improve our relationship as a couple and with those around us.


Although we have covered tough ground Bea’s warmth, knowledge and years of experience have ultimately made our sessions enlightening and fun. Bea recognised the love in our relationship and gave us the tools to finally build strong foundations. In the 18 months we have been working with Bea we have since got engaged and married.


Thank you so much, Bea."

For Personal counselling for a relationship breakdown

"Bea’s guidance has given me the tools, clarity and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and truly thrive. I have been working with Bea for some time and she has helped me through some of the most difficult periods of my life. Her compassionate and non-judgemental approach combined with practical tools I can use every day have transformed how I handle challenges and understand myself. Bea creates a safe space where real change happens and I am deeply grateful for the clarity, confidence and resilience I have gained through our work together."

For Supervision of student counsellor

"Bea has been my clinical supervisor for the past year and is an invaluable resource in terms of her skills and knowledge base. Her many years of clinical practice combined with a flexible, warm and empathetic approach make her a fantastic supervisor and counsellor who I would definitely recommend."

For Student personal counselling

"Bea is compassionate, empathetic and a great listener. She immediately makes you feel comfortable and offers a safe space. She has such a kind nature, is professional and is just such a lovely person. Bea saw me through personal therapy and as a student. She is a real people person and is able to adapt to support people of all ages and abilities. Highly recommended."

Counselling with me

My experience as a health professional has given me insights into trauma and distress arising from childhood. I have been able to help clients recognise that they my be stuck in negative patterns and learned behaviour, and to find ways of working through such difficulties. This often implies identifying repeated patterns of behaviour which are not useful to the client.

I have the skills and humane approach to help you put negative patterns of behaviour in their place and move forward in a more positive way. The psychological models I draw on are Person Centred Theory, Transactional Analysis, Attachment Theory amongst others. Where appropriate I share these insights with clients who often respond positively to a new understanding of their unease.

I am familiar with the many forms of distress presented by my clients: bereavement, difficulties with personal relationships at home and at work, low self-esteem, depression, parenting problems, school refusers.

Speak in Confidence

I always assure my clients that what is shared with me in a counselling session remains entirely confidential. Your thoughts and feelings are received by me with sensitivity and empathy and without any judgement or criticism.

A problem shared...

Apart from being a sympathetic and understanding listener, there is one aspect of my practice that I would like to highlight. I have a deep understanding, drawn from a number of psychological theories, that enables me to understand the conflicts and emotional discomfort that a client may be experiencing. Where appropriate, I share these insights with the client. This can help to provide a framework enabling them to see more clearly what is troubling them. Such an understanding can lead to a growing confidence in moving forward.

Make better, healthier new choices

The text above under A Problem Shared in part answers this aspect. As you begin to understand the conflicts or emotional pain that are troubling you, there will be a growth in a more positive outlook with this greater self-awareness. You will start to shed more negative aspects of your outlook and behaviour and will become a more positive person. This can result in a healthier you – both psychologically and in terms of your general health.

What issues can counselling help with?

When you come to counselling with me we go on a journey together to explore some of the reasons why you are experiencing difficulties and how you may feel stuck with these. This exploration can help you to move forward and change some of the patterned behaviours that are causing difficulties. The reviews from my clients provide some information of the area that my counselling can help you with.

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Abuse

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Problems with family or school life

Location

My face-to-face therapy sessions take place in 3 Courtstairs Mews, Pegwell Road, Ramsgate CT11 0FA, which is easily accessible from areas such as Broadstairs, Margate, Birchington-on-Sea and greater Kent.

In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions for clients via WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams.

Fees

I offer 20 minutes introduction for no fee.

My fee is £50 for an hour.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


You can also call me on 07791020416 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.


All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

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