Profile

richardoster.counselling.online

Phone

07919178308

Email

rich@spacebetweentherapy.com

Website

www.spacebetweentherapy.com

About me and my practice

I am an integrative therapist, drawing on a broad range of therapeutic approaches. My work is informed by Internal Family Systems, Existentialism and Person-Centred Therapy, and is grounded in neuroscience. This diverse training has allowed me to develop a cohesive approach to counselling that weaves together the strengths of multiple modalities.

My therapeutic process follows a three-phase framework that I tailor to each client:

Connecting: Establishing a safe and supportive environment, where trust and a strong therapeutic relationship can flourish.

Exploring: Together, we examine the different parts that make up the whole person, including past experiences and present-moment reactions. This phase is about cultivating curiosity and expanding self-awareness.

Integrating: We experiment both in the therapy room and in real-life situations to test new strategies and build skills. The goal is to move towards greater acceptance and a sense of wholeness.

This structured yet flexible approach allows us to journey through the complexities of the human experience with compassion and clarity.

Experience

I bring a wealth of life experience to my work, rooted in over a decade spent in the charity sector. During that time, I had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals across various settingsmentoring young people in schools, facilitating bereavement support groups, and providing pastoral care to adults. These experiences exposed me to the complexities of the human condition: grief, trauma, loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, and more. It deepened my empathy, honed my ability to connect with others, and clarified my desire to work with people on a deeper level.

As a therapist, Ive had the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life, each with their own unique stories and challenges. Every clients journey has expanded my understanding of the many issues people face, reinforcing my commitment to providing compassionate, individualised care. Before transitioning to full-time private practice, I spent three years with a trauma recovery charity in Exeter, where I provided therapy to survivors of domestic abuse. This work was both humbling and inspiring, revealing the remarkable resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Today, I work with a broad range of presenting issues. I choose not to list specific areas of focus for my therapy practice because I believe that people dont fit neatly into predefined categories. While labels can sometimes help guide support, they can also restrict how we see ourselves and each other. My approach is intentionally flexible and person-centred, committed to meeting each individual exactly where they are, regardless of the challenges they face.

Qualifications

I am a qualified, integrative therapist. I trained at the Iron Mill College in Exeter which is a well-established, leading provider of education and training in mental health and wellbeing.

Formal Qualifications:

- BSc Hons
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Accredited by the BACP)
- Certificate in Counselling (Accredited by the National Counselling Society, NCS)
- Counselling Young People Stage 1 (BACP Accredited)

My ongoing professional development and training include regular involvement in workshops, seminars and academic study.

Recent CPD has included:
Master Class in Internal Family Systems Therapy - PESI
Working with Complex Trauma - Iron Mill College
Youth Mental Health First Aid - MHFA England
Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse Levels 1 & 2 - AVA
Moving Your Practice Online - Online Therapy Institute
Existential Therapy Workshop - Mick Cooper
Working with Shame - Iron Mill College
Bereavement Training - CHUMS
Working with Trauma - Carolyn Spring

Professional Membership

Registered MBACP (392218)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Saturday, 2 November 2024

Initial Consultation

I offer a free 30-minute consultation, which gives a chance to get a feel for what it might be like to work with me and ask any questions.

Fees

I offer counselling and psychotherapy on a long-term, open-ended and shorter, fixed-term basis to individual adults.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and held weekly.

My fee is £60 per session.

When I Work

I work Tuesday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm. I also work in the evening on Mondays.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, IFS, person centred, gestalt

Video Platforms

Zoom

Pronouns

He/Him

Area

Devon

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Profile

richardoster.counselling.online

Phone

07919178308

Email

rich@spacebetweentherapy.com

Website

www.spacebetweentherapy.com