Hello, my name is Rebecca Leddington
Rebecca Leddington
CPCAB Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
Who I am
Registered Counsellor and Massage Therapist
I have worked as an NHS nurse for a big part of my life, offering emotional support to people experiencing trauma as well as facing life-changing conditions. In addition, I am a qualified Massage Therapist with over 20 years of experience.
Counselling clients of all ages with a range of issues, from needing support at university to suffering from domestic abuse and divorce, I also have experience working with clients with ADHD and also on the autistic spectrum.
I am a counsellor at the Dorset Children’s Foundation, both for parents and children. Supporting parents to come to terms with their child’s diagnosis as well as supporting challenges due to being a parent of a child with additional needs. Also helping them improve their mental health.
I am also a registered with bupa so can take on clients who have insurance.
As a Registered Member of the BACP, I adhere to the BACP’s Ethical Framework
Committed to working safely and ethically
Why Counselling?
People always ask me, what made me decide to become a counsellor?
Well here’s my story: My Daughter was diagnosed at eighteen months with Cerebral Palsy. I struggled with the diagnosis, as all of a sudden someone was telling me that my baby was not perfect anymore.
I put on a brave face for everyone but inside I was not OK. I did not have counselling and although I had family and friends, I did not want to appear weak when I wanted to be so strong. I didn’t want people to see how scared I felt.
I do not want anyone to have to hold inside, all those emotions like I did. I want to be there for someone when they feel alone, confused, sad, lost, depressed, anxious or feeling suicidal.
Rebecca Leddington
CPCAB Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
How are you feeling?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, despondent, feeling low, finding it hard to think straight or maybe lacking in confidence, depressed or anxious? I can help you to make sense of what is happening and enable you to move forward, find purpose and motivation in your life.
Making the decision to seek counselling is not an easy step. I guess that you have been going through difficulties and nothing has worked for you to overcome them. Choosing the right therapist and the right therapy must be extremely daunting as there is so much choice. I know from being both the client and the therapist that it is very important that you get the right fit. I hope to give you as much information as possible to help you with your decision.
Why Choose Me?
I am passionate about helping people and continually develop my professional skills to ensure that I can offer the very best service to suit your needs. Fully insured and DBS checked for your peace of mind, I am standing by to help.
Qualifications
- Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma Course (ongoing)
- CPCAB – Level 6 Clinical Supervision (ongoing)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
- Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
- CPCAB – Level 5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Postgraduate Counselling For Children and Adolescents
- CPCAB – Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Person Centred Therapy (QCF)
- CPCAB-Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB-Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Post graduation qualification in Children and young people
- Pesi-CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents
- Pesi-Grief Counselling
- Pesi- Solution focused Therapy
- Pesi-Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Course in Eating Disorders
- Course in Creative therapies
BACP
Registered Member
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling changes lives
CPCAB
Accredited Qualifications
Evidence based externally accredited qualification
DBS
Enhanced Disclosure
Checked to DBS Enhanced Disclosure for your peace of mind
Accessible For All
About Balance is based in Poole, Dorset
I believe therapy should be assessable to everyone!
At the property there is parking with wheelchair access. There is also a large bathroom suitable for a wheelchair. I offer a private counselling service as well as holistic therapies.
I believe that the mind and body both need to be nourished.