Online Counselling
About Arete
My name is Ricki and I am a qualified counsellor offering online counselling. I am qualified to a Level 6 and have experience with many different issues including (but not limited to); addiction, anxiety, depression, work issues, relationships, LGBT issues and neurodiversity.
Being an integrative counsellor means i am trained in various modalities so am not limited to a single approach. I believe in a person-centred base which involves providing a safe space for the client to be heard and process their feelings in a supportive environment.
I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession.
Why Arete?
Arete is an ancient Greek word associated with living well, personal growth and reaching your potential.
For me, it reflects the idea that counselling isn't about becoming someone different. It's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, finding greater balance and discovering ways to move forward that feel right for you.
Counselling can offer a space to explore the difficult, uncertain and sometimes grey areas of life, with greater self-awareness, compassion and perspective.
Qualifications
Inter- Psyche Training Institute: Certificate in Counselling Skills
Inter-Psyche Training Institute: Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Equivalent to Level 6
Registered member of the BACP.
How it works
Free initial online consultation
We will book a 10-15 minute consultation where we discuss what you’d like to get out of counselling and decide together if you’d like to go ahead. We will discuss confidentiality and contracting and decide if you are looking for a block of sessions or whether you would like the therapy to be open-ended.
Book a counselling session
If you decide you would like to go ahead then we will find a time that works for us and book your first session. Sessions are 50 minutes and are held online via Microsoft Teams.
Session fee is £60 per session and payable prior to the session.
What you will need:
You will need a computer/ laptop with internet access, webcam, Microsoft teams app or website and a private space where you will not be interrupted.
Contact
Please contact me via the telephone number or email below if you would like to discuss further or arrange a free consultation. Alternatively, please fill in the form and a short message and i will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours.
If you’re in immediate crisis, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or emergency services.
