Maxine Braddon Counselling
Face-to-face Counselling in Staffordshire and
remotely throughout the UK
About Me
I am a highly experienced counsellor who has supported NHS employees and university students, as well as working for charities assisting domestic abuse survivors, victims of crime & traumatic incidents and families of suicide bereavement. I have worked with a hospice and an incurable illness support charity. I work with adults, families, couples and teenagers.
Some of the issues I have helped my clients with include: bereavement, loss, illness, anxiety, bullying, trauma, domestic abuse, exam stress, family dynamics, major life changes (retirement, redundancy, menopause, relationships and career changes), self-esteem, depression and work-life balance.
I am an accredited member of the NCPS as well as a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and am bound by their code of ethics and practice.
Although my background is in psychodynamic counselling, I work integratively dependant upon the needs of each individual client. I have advanced training working with Young People (CPCAB Accredited), Couples/Relationships Therapy Training (CORST Accredited), baby loss and prolonged grief disorder.
I hold professional indemnity insurance and am registered with the ICO. I have an enhanced DBS and subscribe to the update service.
I work remotely over Zoom (or WhatsApp) throughout the UK and face-to-face in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Counselling
As your counsellor, my aim is to provide a safe, warm, genuine, nurturing and confidential space for you to explore your feelings and emotions at a pace that is comfortable for you. I am passionate about helping you get what you need from therapy and achieve the most out of your sessions.
Together we can explore your background to see if there are any thoughts or behaviour patterns that have led you to where you are today. We will work collaboratively to discover the best way to help you heal, process your issues and move forward with your life. You choose what is best for you.
Client evaluation comments:
"I am totally satisfied with the counselling service that I have received - thanking you from my heart".
"I had a 5 star treatment from Maxine I will always be grateful."
"Helped a lot, I felt comfortable talking to Maxine who was brilliant."
"A sympathetic and listening ear and empathy most importantly."
Speak in Confidence
Your counselling will take place in a confidential, and safe space. I will listen with compassion, sensitivity and empathy - without judgment. In the therapy space your thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
A problem shared...
Anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings, relationship issues or trauma - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get control of. Counselling helps to gain a better understanding of what is causing these issues - and when you are ready, how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
Make better, healthier new choices
By working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward. Every client is unique and it is up to you to decide when you are ready.
What Issues can Maxine Braddon Counselling Support You With
Clients come to me with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that I can support you with through counselling:
Relationships (family, couples, parent-child)
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Identity and Sexuality
Family issues
Confidence or self-esteem
Anxiety
Domestic Abuse
Trauma
Supporting those adjusting to an incurable or life changing illness
Work-related issues
Stress
School/College/
University issues
Redundancy
Retirement
Bullying
Relationships - Couples
Attachment
Affairs and betrayals
Menopause
Phobias
Panic Attacks
Pregnancy, birth and baby loss
My Location
I work remotely over Zoom (or WhatsApp) with clients throughout the UK.
When working face-to-face - sessions take place in Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1RJ.
My current days of work are Tuesday and Saturday for face-to-face sessions - please email me to enquire.
Fees
Individual sessions are for 50 minutes and usually take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis. I provide short-term and open-ended therapy.
Each session costs £50.00 for individuals and £75.00 for couples or families.
Initial screening assessments are 30 minutes and cost £20.00 - they take place over WhatsApp and are an opportunity for us to see if we are the right fit to work together - there is no obligation to book any further sessions.
I accept payment by bank transfer 24 hours before our session. If you need to cancel a session, I ask for 24 hours notice otherwise you will need to pay for the missed session. Further details will be provided once our first contact is made.
Get in touch
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial screening assessment. This allows us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of starting counselling, whether it could be beneficial for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
I am an accredited member of the NCPS and a registered member of the BACP.
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