Lyn Best MBACP
DipHE Humanistic and Gestalt Counsellor (Distinction)
Welcome to my website. I provide a friendly, welcoming place to talk through whatever struggles and challenges you are facing.
Is anxiety having an impact on your day-to-day life? Have you suffered a bereavement or loss? Do you have relationship problems or are you feeling low, overwhelmed, stressed, confused or not sure what is wrong? Counselling can help.
I am passionate about working with clients and offer an initial free telephone consultation to ensure I am the right counsellor for you, as our therapeutic relationship is paramount to working together.
About me
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Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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DBS Checked
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Fully Insured
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Registered with the Information Commisioner's office
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Member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Qualifications
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DipHE Humanistic and Gestalt Counselling (Distinction) Levels 4 and 5
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ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
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BACP Certificate of Proficiency
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As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I follow their Ethical Framework and continue with my own Professional Development.
I am a Humanistic Gestalt counsellor which means I work with whatever is causing you distress, believing that you have the resources in yourself to face your challenges with my support. It is really important that you feel comfortable talking with me and I hope you will feel at ease. I work in the New Forest and Wellow near Romsey and within easy reach of Totton, Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford and Winchester.
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As well as being in private practice, I volunteer with a local counselling charity. I previously worked in the public and private sectors. I volunteered with Samaritans for several years and was a mentor and part of their training team. I am passionate about working with clients and provide a friendly, confidential, place to discuss whatever you are struggling with. You may not know what is causing you distress, or may feel trapped or stuck. Counselling often helps clients have more understanding, self-esteem and resilience.
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Some of the Areas of Counselling I deal with;
Abuse
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Depression
Family issues
Infant Loss
Low confidence
Low Self Esteem
Miscarriage
OCD
Pregnancy and Birth
Redundancy
Relationships
Separation and Divorce
Social anxiety
Stress
Trauma
Work related stress
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Contact Me
I really understand that taking the first step to have counselling can be a difficult decision. Please do get in touch for an initial, no obligation, telephone conversation. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions and decide if you wish to commence counselling. I look forward to speaking with you.
Face to face meetings in Wellow or Bramshaw, both near Romsey, Totton, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh and Southampton.
Tel: 07857878477
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