Elevate Therapy
Affirming & inclusive therapeutic counselling sessions
I’m Cydney (she/her)
BSc, MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.)
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Therapy isn’t easy, and seeking change can be scary. We can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behavioural patterns that may be causing you distress in a secure, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Together, we will explore both the feelings of the present moment and their connections to your past, fostering a deeper understanding of your experiences. I will approach our work with genuine empathy, profound understanding, and an unyielding dedication to your well-being. My practice aims to welcome people from all communities & backgrounds, and I am highly committed to being GSRD (gender, sex, and relationship diversity), TGNB, LGBTQI+ & Neuro affirming, including individuals in non-monogamous relationships and diverse relationship styles. Additionally, my practice also embodies kink-aware therapy.
The majority of my training was in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, however, recognising the uniqueness of each individual, I often advocate for an integrative approach. I've discovered that models such as Gestalt, Humanistic, and Attachment-based approaches offer diverse pathways in therapeutic exploration. Regardless of therapeutic model, the work we do together will always be underpinned by collaboration and transparency. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, shame, low self-esteem/confidence issues, bereavement and stress management/work related stress.
My professional journey spans working with individuals from varying cultural backgrounds up to the age of 83. This has fostered a deep appreciation for the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, and how these experiences can be both sources of oppression and empowerment. My pledge to acknowledge this includes ongoing self-education and seeking diverse perspectives, without placing the responsibility on you to be the educator. Furthermore, I am committed to creating an anti-oppressive practice and decolonising therapeutic spaces.
Through my own experience of therapy, I understand that finding the right fit can be tricky. Therefore, I offer a free 2o-minute phone call where we can discuss your aims for therapy and see if working together feels right.
What I Offer
I work with people aged 18 years and older
Individual face to face sessions based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Online individual sessions
Afternoon & evening sessions
Qualifications & Training
BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy
FdSc Counselling & Psychotherapy: CBT
Sexuality and Gender: Changing Identities Workshop (CPD)
Level 3 Counselling Studies
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Professional Memberships
What to expect from the work we do together
Collaboration
A safe affirming space for all
A non judgemental space
Compassion
Pricing
I aim to make my services as accessible as possible and therefore offer a sliding scale price point. We can discuss this further in your introduction phone call.
Standard pricing:
£60
Concessions offered to young adults, trainee therapists & people on low incomes
Telephone Counselling:
£45