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“Working together to understand the sources of your discomfort.”

About me

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Welcome. My name is Paulette Carvalho and I'm a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I suspect that you've had to look through a number of profiles before you reached mine, so thank you for persevering.

My approach focuses on an integrative style of counselling and therapy. My work with you will be a partnership in that you will have a voice in the direction of your therapy and that this is done by working within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.

I have a friendly, warm and thoughtful style of working and as a woman of colour, I am able to consider cultures other than my own. I also work in a way that looks at how the different identities you might hold can shape the way in which life events can impact you. I look forward to hearing from you but until then take care.

Qualifications and Training

  • MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.

  • BA Hons in Religious Studies and Performance Arts.

  • Registered with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • Registered with Social Work England.

  • I also have over twenty-five years experience of working with people from diverse and complex backgrounds.

The Client

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Individual

Individual counselling provides you with the opportunity to be listened to and to provide clarity around some of the issues that you are currently going through.

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Couples

Relationship counselling can provide couples with the space to explore their feelings and reflect on their relationship and interactional patterns.

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Families

There are times as a family member that you may feel isolated or overlooked. Family therapy can address the psychological, behavioural and emotional problems that are present.

Sessions offered

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Individual

From £60

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Couples

From £70

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Families

From £75

Schedule an initial consultation

Once you've had your free 20 minute video call, we can arrange to have your initial assessment which will last 50 minutes at a cost of £60. Thereafter your sessions will continue to be £60 for 50 minutes payable in advance of your session. Specialist counselling will be subject to a cost from £70.