Kenneth Barker-Graham
(He/Him)
Counsellor supporing the LGBTQI+ Community, Also work with Bereavement, Suicide and Couples
Hi I am Ken (He/Him) I am a therapist based in Lancashire and online. I work in an integrative manner, which means I draw on various psychotherapeutic techniques and tailor sessions to your needs. I support individuals, couples, families/groups and young people 14+
Availability confirmed 6 days ago
- Profile
- kennethbarkergraham.counselling.online
- Phone
- 07596475418
- Email
- kbgcounselling@gmail.com
- Website
- www.kbgcounsellingservice.co.uk
About me and my practice
LGBTQIA+ Clients: I have a keen interest in and focus on working with Trans and non-binary clients and offer a safe space to members of this community. I understand the Transition process, fears, worries and other issues such as body dysmorphia that often come with being Trans.
I have supported individuals and various couples dynamics within the LGBTQIA+ community with issues including self-identity; I understand the different pronouns, terminology and subsections that people associate with. Issues around coming out to family and friends; and social stigma.
In my couples work I have supported clients with communication issues, relationship breakdown and also negotiating diverse relationship needs, and agreed boundaries within your relationships recognising each relationship is different with different wants, needs and rules.
I can also support you with issues not connected to your LGBTQIA+ Status.
Bereavement and Suicide: I understand the complexities of loss and change when someone loses a loved one. Understanding, often it can be hard imagining a future without them. Working together, I will support you to a state of living your 'new normal'. I also understand those complex unanswered questions you may have after someone has taken their own life. Could I have stopped it? Why did this happen? We can work through these together.
Men's Mental Health including Domestic Violence: I recognise that for men to reach out and express how they feel is often very hard, stigma, worry of being judged and feeling not 'like a man' are regular issues that I support with. I especially support male victms of Domestic Violence who may feel isolated or not believed. Supporting you to understand it is not your fault.
Other Issues: I also support clients presenting with many varied different issues and concerns.
Now offering remote counselling via Zoom/Teams/Google Meets/Webex/Whereby/Skype or telephone at slightly reduced costs.
Experience
I have been a counsellor since 2016 and in private practice since 2019. Prior to this I volunteered in 2 hospices as a bereavement support counsellor, the LGBT Foundation Manchester and Cedar House in Preston
I also Co-facilitated a Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide support group helping individuals explore feelings and thoughts about the suicide of a loved one, helping them realise that they are 'not alone' and that they may have questions they never have answers to.
Before I became a counsellor I spent over 20 years working with Autistic adults, adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers therefore I can adapt my sessions to suit your needs.
Qualifications
2020 - Working Therapeutically online (Counselling Tutor)
2019 - Working with Couples and Relationships (Affordable CPD)
2019 - Level 4 Counselling Children (CPCAB)
2017 - BA Honours Degree Counselling (University of Lancaster)
2016 - Foundation Degree Counselling with Breif interventions
(University of Lancaster)
2010 - Level 2 Drug Awareness Studies and their Applications (NCFE)
2005 - NVQ 3 Promoting Independence of Adults with Disabilities.
Additional Information
I have an extensive list of continued professional development courses including
(Pesi UK) Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Training
(National Gender Training) Transgender Awareness
(PODS) Trauma and the Body
(PODS) Working with Suicide and Self Harm
(Affordable CPD) BPD, ADHD, PTSD and Me
(PODS) Working with Shame
(Affordable CPD) Sex, Intimacy and Pornography
(Affordable CPD) Counselling Gender Variations
Professional Membership
NCPS - NCS21- 02679
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Initial Consultation
A 30 Minute pre session assement can take place (at half fee) in this session we will see if we feel we can work together it is an opportunity for us to both ask questions and for me to see what you want from counselling and how you want me to work with you. After this initial session there is no obligation to continue.
Fees
Each 50 minute session of Online counselling
1-1 Counselling £50
Couples £65
Families/Groups (3-5 People) £95 (6-10 People) £125
Young Person (14-18) £40
Student Counsellors: £40
SPECIAL OFFER: for student counsellors having counselling as part of their studies. Pay for all 10 sessions up front and only pay the cost of 9 sessions
Note: for sessions starting before 9am, after 6pm or on saturday they will be subject to an additional £5.00 unsociable hours premium
When I Work
Monday 14:00 - 19:30
Tuesday 08.30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative Person Centred
Video Platforms
Zoom, Teams, Google Meets, Webex, Whereby, Skype, Doxy Me, Zoho
Pronouns
He/Him
Area
Lancashire
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