Yara Steel Counselling

COUNSELLOR - KINGSTON UPON THAMES, SURREY

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul"
Emily Dickenson

WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE

Taking the first step in seeking counselling can be daunting. I hope my website will answer many of your questions and bring you closer to what you may feel is right for you. I also hope to convey some information about me and how I work.

My name is Yara Steel and I am a qualified Integrative counsellor working in private practice in Kingston upon Thames.

Integrative counselling draws upon different theories such as humanistic, psychodynamic and others, depending on what is most beneficial for you. My work however, is very much influenced by the Transpersonal approach which involves a holistic way of working.

At the heart of my work is the relationship between me and you. I will offer you a warm, accepting and non-judgmental relationship, in which together, we can make sense of what has brought you to this stage of your life.

I will encourage you to examine your beliefs and patterns, where they come from, and support you in ways you wish to change, believing things only happen as and when you are ready,

Although I will not give you advice, I will help you find your freedom to make your own choices.

I have a great belief in the human’s potential and that everyone holds the key within themselves to find a way of living a life that compliments their true self. I therefore hope to offer a safe environment in which we can both work together in unlocking the door towards greater self awareness, growth and change.

Depending on what we both agree, I can offer short and long term therapy and work with a variety of issues that include

Depression
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Life transitions
Relationships (on an individual basis)
Cultural issues
Feeling isolated or rejected
Childhood abuse
Alcohol abuse
Bereavement
Stress and anger management

My practice is close to the Kingston train and bus stations which is close to the following areas: Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Surbiton, and New Malden. In addition, there is car parking available close by.


QUALIFICATIONS

I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (a three year course at Kingston College) and I am a member of the British Association of Counselors and Psychotherapists (BACP)click here, therefore comply by their code of ethics.

My other qualifications include:
An Intermediate Certificate in counselling skills
Certificate in Psychology.

I receive on-going supervision and am committed to on-going professional development such as specialist training courses, seminars and workshops.

In the course of my work I use many different tools tailored to each individual such as art therapy to enable the client to express themselves.


EXPERIENCE

Counsellor at Women’s Center, Kingston where I offer long term counselling.
Counsellor at the Guildhall, Kingston where I offer both short as well as long term counselling.