About Us & Fees
Our fees for individual counselling are £55 per 55 min session.
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Relationship counselling is charged at £65 per 55 min sessions.​
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Child and Young people's therapy is £55 per 50 min sessions (including 10 minute parent/counsellor feedback)
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Business & Life Coaching charged at £55 per 55 min sessions.
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There is a 10% discount applied on all sessions for students.
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Julie Ward-Hampson
Service Manager
Counsellor MBACP
Alcohol Dependency Specialist
Relationship Counsellor
Julie Ward-Hampson runs Worcester Private Counselling which provides therapeutic specialist support to anyone needing professional assistance and guidance with resolving personal problems. Julie and her team are committed to helping people to talk about their issues, think about their choices and behaviour, and make positive changes to move forward. The teams approach to providing therapy is innovative and unique, and certainly not ‘text-book’ counselling.
The aim is to fully engage with their clients and provide the necessary level of service to bring about a successful outcome for their clients. They pride themselves on offering a high standard of personal service which is tailor-made to the individual. Julie is a qualified counsellor with experience in all areas of therapeutic work. She specialises in addictions, relationships and is a licensed Sex Therapy Informed Professional (STIP). She is the author of ‘The ACT Programme’ which identifies destructive cycles of thoughts and behaviour, promoting control and empowerment in the life of the individual. This approach is proven to be successful particularly with control issues and addictions.
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Julie’s qualifications include a Certificate in Counselling Theory, a Certificate in Counselling Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Diploma in NLP Coaching, Certificate in the Treatment of Addictions, Certificate in Integrative Sex & Couple’s Therapy, Certificate in Working With Couples. She is also a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and Coaching Practitioner (BACP).
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Zaira Carrasco Diaz
Counsellor MBACP
Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Couple's Therapist
Zaira is a trained Integrative Counsellor (PCT; AT; IPNB) who works with individuals, children and young people.
With a background in counselling and experience as a Mental Well-Being Practitioner, she specialises in providing Person-Centred Therapy, tailoring each session to the individual’s unique needs and goals.
When working with children and young people Zaira often uses therapeutic play which helps the child and young person relax and talk about their needs at an easier pace, as well as helping her observe and gain insight’s into a child’s problem.
Training, qualifications and experience: –
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology – University of Worcester 2019 – 2021
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Master’s Degree in Counselling (children and young people) – Birmingham City University 2023 – 2024
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Lisa Burford
On-line Counsellor MBACP
Alcohol Coach-Therapist
Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Lisa is trained in person-centred therapy. She is dedicated to providing a safe space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, in confidence and without any judgement. Lisa also has a wealth of knowledge in alcohol support services and is passionate about helping people to break free from the confines of alcohol dependency.
Lisa has the following qualifications:
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Level 2 Introduction to Counselling – 2018
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Alcohol Certified Coach-Therapist – 2019
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – 2019
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills – 2020
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Registered student member of BACP – 2020
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Telephone and Online Counselling Training – 2020
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – 2022
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Level 5 Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling
You can get in touch with us at the Centre if you would like to book an appointment to see Lisa.
Stephen Hampson
Life Coach
Work-place & Business Advisor FCIPD
Stephen practices as Business & Life Coach with over 35 years in senior management roles in U.K. industry and working overseas.
Stephen has significant coaching experience with an emphasis on personal development, behaviour management, communication building, goal planning, social/group dynamics and work place matters.
Kate Burston
Child & Young People's Counsellor
Couple's Therapist
CBT Counsellor
Life Coach
Walk & Talk Therapist
Kate is available for session with both children, young people and adults.
Kate has worked with vulnerable children, young people, adults and families, often in crisis situations for over 20years.. Kate also bring experience of professional coaching which enables her to be well placed to support you with your career development, if that feels relevant for you.
She holds qualifications in Counselling, Early Years, Management and Leadership, and is also trained in CBT, Psychometric profiling, Solution Focus Approach, Attachment, Transactional Analysis, Coaching, Relationship Dynamics, Parental Conflict, Domestic abuse, Healthy Relationships for Young People, Safeguarding Children and Parenting.
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Kate understands holding big feelings alone can be a heavy burden and provides a confidential space aiming for you to feel safe to share that weight for a while. Together, then exploring what is, or has happened in your life, at your own pace, in your own words. Gently beginning to make sense of your experiences, your situation and finding a way forward.
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Whatever your story is, you can be confident Kate will meet you with respect and care.
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Kate is enjoys being outside and has brought this into her counselling session by offering walk and talk sessions as well as the more traditional in person counselling room sessions.
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Kate has a passion for supporting people in the following areas:-
· Confidence and self esteem
· Relationships – friendships, romantic, ex partners and being a co parenting
· Parenting – relating to and understanding children and own needs as a parent
· School difficulties
· Survivors of DA and abuse
· Anxiety
· LGBTQ+
· Neuro divergent
· Living with grief and loss
· Dealing with change
Qualifications
· L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
· L3 Counselling Skills
· L2 Counselling Skills
· PGCE in Children’s Centre Leadership (NPQICL)
· Early Years and Childcare NVQ 3