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The Crouch Street
Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy
is situated in Crouch Street, Colchester,
Essex. Since it opened in the summer of 2003
it has established a good reputation. The
Centre is within a grade II listed building
set in the heart of old Colchester. Its
tranquil ambiance is ideal for
psychotherapeutic practice. |
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Cheryl Barnes Tadman and Ruth King
co-founded and co-manage the Centre. Cheryl,
a senior accredited therapist has been in
practice for fifteen years. Along with her
private practice and GP work, she has also
co-facilitated anxiety management groups.
Ruth, a senior accredited therapist in
practice for twelve years, working
exclusively in private practice, also
co-founded and co-manages Abacus training,
which holds its courses at the Centre. |
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Over thirty therapists work out of the
Centre, many of whom are BACP accredited.
Therapy is offered to adults, couples,
families, children and group work. Models of
therapies include: integrative,
psychodynamic, person-centred,
transpersonal, gestalt, and CBT (cognitive
behavioural therapy). Some of the therapists
also incorporate other tools into their
work, including art and drama. |
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We have counselling students seconded to the
Centre who see clients at a discounted rate,
(currently £6, covering costs only).
Therapy costs range from £10 and upwards,
all with qualified therapists.
The Centre also offers domiciliary visits
when necessary. |
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The Crouch Street Centre insists all
therapists hold current membership of their
relevant professional body e.g. BACP, BPS,
BABCP etc. and are bound by the relevant
Code of Ethics, including, importantly,
confidentiality. All therapists hold current
Professional Indemnity Insurance. |
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Referrals are received from various sources
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Private Health Care Companies |
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Private Industry |
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Community Mental Health Teams |
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Occupational Health Departments within local Health Trusts |
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Private referrals (self-referred) |
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Counselling and psychotherapy can be helpful in dealing with many
unresolved issues and our therapists are practiced in working with: |
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Loss and grief |
Low Mood |
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Relationship difficulties |
Anger |
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Anxiety |
Stress |
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Eating disorders |
Phobias |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Life crises |
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Addiction including drug and alcohol |
Panic disorders |
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The Centre is popular for groups including Yoga, Meditation,
Supervision, and Courses (for professional and personal growth). We
are also able to offer aromatherapy and massage by a qualified
practitioner. |
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The Crouch Street Centre has developed a library for both therapists
and client use, and this is extremely popular. |
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There is also a training school, Abacus Training. The training
school is currently planning and implementing various courses open
to health professionals. These have included Child and Adult Loss,
Gestalt, Exploring Anger and Group Work. Feedback received has been
extremely positive. |
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What is Counselling
and Psychotherapy? |
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Counselling/Psychotherapy involves listening
and talking, and understanding the relationship between the people
involved. Each therapy session offers an opportunity to have the
space to tell your story, and be listened to. The important part of
this is in establishing a healing relationship with your therapist.
Therapy is an active process, like a journey of self exploration.
The therapist is able to offer guidance, though the ultimate
responsibility for changing is with you. |
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Sessions are usually held weekly and each
session lasts for fifty minutes. Further information can be obtained
from ‘Psychotherapy in the NHS: 25 FAQs
for service users’ or alternatively contacting Ruth or Cheryl
who will be happy to answer your questions. |
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