Brenda Silverman
Counsellor in Shenley

Thank you for viewing my profile, I hope that I can help you with what at times may seem to be an all consuming problem, or perhaps it is something that has bothered you for some time but you have finally decided to take some action.

My aim is to enable you to make sense of what you are feeling, explore where these feelings may be originating from,. be it from the past, from trauma, from difficult relationships with others, or from stresses in your current situation.

I aim to offer a safe, non-judgmental, enviroment to work through whatever arises, create a good therapeutic relationship which will empower you to make some positive, lasting changes.

I work from home and see individuals, couples and families.
I try to see new clients for their first assessment within 5 working days of first contacting me.

I have been working remotely over the past few years, through various online methods and this has proven an effective mode of communication for many clients who would otherwise been unable to access Counselling.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

I am a BACP registered Counsellor., and have over 20 years experience. I hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling , Theory and Practice. My initial training for this was with a well known Charity for whom I worked for 10 years after completing my training,, this included a great deal of voluntary work, which I found extremely rewarding and the knowledge, and experience I gained was exceptional.
I also hold an Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples from Birkbeck University of London.

Since my original qualifications, I have continued to increase my Professional Development in the realms of counselling and psychotherapy. Including courses on Addictions, Sexual Difficulties, Abuse, Anger and Self Image (Self Esteem, Body Image, Eating Disorders) and working with Adolescents and Young Adults.

My Specialisms

My specialisms would be first and foremost Relationship Counselling and this is a broad spectrum which I think can spread across the traditional male/female / gender fluid couple to extended families and individuals. The term Relationship is I think any interaction between people and this can extend into any sphere of their life.

When a Relationship is not working as well as one would want it, or when any of the above difficulties occur, this can cause stress on that relationship be it at home, with friends or in the workplace.

I have found that certain trends have prompted me to work more regularly with addictive and compulsive behaviour in all it's forms.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

I work mainly psychoanalytically and integratively, using whatever theory seems to be helpful. CBT is a useful tool for short term counselling but I do use transgenerationall therapy and Attachment theory, to work with issues from the past (family and situations) to overcome some long term problems. I use Systemic therapy and am open to many of the new techniques being presented including neuroscience.

I currently work from home and find the work life balance suits me now and so am more flexible in terms of offering Clients appointments that suit them and their work/home schedules.
I work Monday-Friday and offer daytime and evening appointments
My practice is on the ground floor.

I am English speaking

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	Please Call
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£50 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Rates listed above are based on individuals. My rate for Couples is £75.00 per 50 minute session Individuals rate is £65.00 per 50 minute session Family therapy is £75 per 50 minute session although it may be more helpful to extend the session where there are several members attending. This will be calculated on a case by case basis