Illumination Counselling & Psychotherapy
Illumination Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a warm, welcoming confidential space, where you will be met in an inclusive and ethical way. I understand the most difficult step can often be making the decision to undertake counselling or psychotherapy, and the first conversation is often the hardest, therefore I will provide you with a safe and accepting place, to enable you to build a trusting relationship, encouraging you to explore and reflect on the issues which concern you.
Qualified Person-Centred Counsellor
My name is Jackie Poppleton. I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults over the age of 16. I offer counselling and Psychotherapy within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, and offer a respectful, confidential and non-judgemental way of being. I will support you by walking alongside you as you travel your journey of self discovery and acceptance, enabling you to work towards your goals by exploring and reflecting on the experiences you bring. I believe that each person has their own unique understanding of the world which outlines their responses and feelings about themselves. I endeavour to listen with care and insight, empowering and motivating you to find your own coping solutions, moving forward by examining your choices on how you can respond to the world.
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance, provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another” (Carl Rogers 1902 – 1987)
Training, qualifications, experience & membership
• PG Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, (University of Aberdeen)
• COSCA Counselling Skills Certificates 1 – 4, (University of Aberdeen)
• Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) for BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
• Counselling Member of
COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
• Registered member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
• Certificate in Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA)
• Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Member of Aberdeen Counselling Forum
• I also volunteer at a charitable organisation in Aberdeen, that supports individuals affected by mental health, by offering counselling services
• Hold a PVG with Disclosure Scotland
• I have professional indemnity insurance
• I am dedicated to advancing my professional development and regularly attend counselling and psychotherapy courses and events.
I adhere to the BACP ethical framework for good practice, which is designed to help counselling professionals provide individuals with a safe foundation for them to work together. They ensure counsellors and psychotherapists observe certain standards, have the appropriate skills and knowledge and are accountable for the ethical basis of their practice.
Psychotherapy & Counselling
What is the Person-Centred counselling approach?
Person-Centred counselling is a collaborative process and has at its very core, a solid belief that everyone has the ability to nurture their own personal growth and work towards their own individual potential, allowing them to discover and develop their own strengths and individual uniqueness, at a pace that suits them. The counsellor facilitates a non judgemental safe space, enabling the client to bring to counselling what they feel comfortable sharing, encouraging personal fulfilment and potential to be explored. The counsellor will not advise or tell the client what to do, but instead supports them to explore and make sense of their life experiences.
Counselling
Counselling is a shorter term engagement, offered in a safe and confidential relationship where the counsellor enables the individual, encouraging an advancement in emotional wellbeing and an insight into who they really are.
Counselling supports various issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, addictions, anger, sexuality and relationship problems. It can improve listening and communication skills as well as increasing confidence and self acceptance, empowering individuals to deal with problems as they arise.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy also focuses on the relationship, supporting the whole person in a safe and confidential environment, encouraging the clients awareness of conscious and unconscious aspects of mental, emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Psychotherapy can take the form of short or long term engagement, this is subject to the individuals’ experiences. Psychotherapy motivates the individual to start their personal journey of inner healing and growth, which can result in significant changes, improving the value of their life and enabling the individual to reach their full potential, in their own way.
Areas of Counselling & Psychotherapy I support:
• Anxiety, worry and stress
• Depression
• Bereavement
• Relationship problems
• Family issues
• Work-related stress
• Bullying
• Depression
• Hopelessness
• Low self-esteem
• Low self-confidence
• Personal growth
• Abuse
• Childhood emotional neglect
• Gender identity
• Covid-19 associated difficulties
• Trauma and PTSD
Sessions
I offer sessions Face to Face, Telephone and Online via Zoom.
If Zoom sessions are your preference, with your permission, I will email you a link for your online session. If you do not already have Zoom installed on your device, I can email you details of how to download and access your own encrypted Zoom account. When working with Zoom, you can if you wish, choose to work only with audio therefore no webcam / camera would be necessary. A robust, reliable internet connection is required for online sessions, but I will always discuss another form of communication with you, in case we are disconnected during a session.
Some clients like to use headphones, during telephone and online sessions, as this can offer them additional confidentiality.
It is understandable that you may initially experience concerns about Online or telephone therapy, but studies report that online and telephone therapy can be as effective as face to face therapy, and offer the benefits of:
• Therapy from your own confidential space at a time that suits you.
• Sessions can continue during adverse weather conditions or illness, encouraging consistency.
• An alternative for individuals who experience limitations of leaving home.
Confidentiality and Security:
The information shared with me is held in strict confidence, and will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent, but in adherence with the BACP ethical framework, I am obliged to break confidentiality, if it is felt your life or someone else’s life is in immediate danger, or if a Court summons is issued.
Working Hours
My hours of work are flexible.
If you would like to book an appointment, please call me on 07368 303551, if I am unable to take your call at that time please leave a voice message advising me when would be a good time to call you back, or drop me an email at
info@mycounsellingaberdeenshire.co.uk and I will be in touch as soon as possible.
Fees
Individuals £45 per session
Students £35 per session
(each session lasts 50 minutes)
Payment
For online and telephone therapy, payment is to be made 24 hours before each session, payment is via bank transfer. If its face to face therapy, payment is made at the end of each session, either by cash, bank transfer or debit/credit card.
Cancellation Policy
I have a cancellation policy which requires all clients to give 24hrs notice (one working day) if they wish to cancel a session. The full fee will otherwise be payable where the 24 hours’ notice has not been given. I understand there can be unforeseen circumstances out with your control and I will consider these as an exception.
Telephone numbers that may be of help while you wait for an appointment
Samaritans – Telephone 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Breathing Space – Telephone 0800 83 85 87 - Weekdays: Monday - Thursday 6pm to 2am and Weekends: Friday 6pm - Monday 6am
Penumbra – 1ST Response – Telephone 0800 234 3695 - Support is provided by telephone, email, text or through face to face appointments. Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
Safe to Speak, Scotland’s Domestic Abuse helpline 0800 0271234
Testimonials
"I felt at ease and was not pushed into talking about anything that I didn’t want to talk about. Jackie has a gentle, calm way about her."
"After each appointment I felt I came away with more clarity around what was going on for me. I had more trust in myself and started to realise what was important to me. I am glad I had the courage to speak to Jackie and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her."
"Being able to talk without feeling dismissed made me feel accepted and understood, something I had not experience many times in my life, as I had always felt people judged me and that no one wanted to listen to me. Counselling has helped my confidence grow and I am feeling more relaxed around people. I am starting to like myself."
"I would never have believed that being given time to talk about my feelings could help me start to see what had been holding me back. I am better at making decisions. I am grateful to Jackie for this opportunity."
"I have been bullied at work for a long time now, Jackie hasn’t told me what she thinks, but helped me look at what choices I have to turn things around for myself. My anxiety is reducing and I am beginning to feel better about who I am."
"You have been so patient with me especially when I didn’t know what I was trying to say, or how I really felt, by being there for me, I am more able to cope with life."
Contact
Illumination Counselling & Psychotherapy
Skene House,
96 Rosemount Viaduct,
Aberdeen AB25 1NX,
info@mycounsellingaberdeenshire.co.uk
