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

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