Grow with Darren Oliver Counselling
Live Your Best Life
About Me
Hello, I'm DarrenÂ
Thank you firstly for viewing my website.Â
I have been a qualified counsellor since 2016, having graduated from the University of Hull with a bachelor of arts degree in counselling studies. I have since developed my skills and knowledge to include various models and aspects of the counselling profession. I am an individual member of the BACP, and bound by their code of practice and ethics.Â
I understand that seeking counselling can be extremely daunting and nerve wracking and that you or someone you love is going through a tough time right now.
I can offer a safe, supportive, non judgemental space to allow you to talk openly and freely about what is troubling you.
Your worth and value as an individual will be respected and your voice will be heard without prejudice.
I am an integrative counsellor using a number of models to suit each person and their situation. My main focus is using a person centred approach, my belief is that given the right conditions and positive regard we all have it within ourselves to become the best version of us that we can possibly be.
Some people like to talk through their past and their issues to make sense of them or to make peace with their past.
For this the person centred approach is the perfect fit.
Others know that they are keen to move on and focus on a better future and for that we can together use solution focused therapy or life coaching, looking at how we view ourselves and seeking out positives and a new way of living.
These methods can be used separately or consecutively to fit your individual needs. The main thing is we are all different and therapy is not 'one size fits all'.Â
Lets work together to build a safe and trusting relationship where you feel safe to grow.
Learn More About Me
Qualifications
BA honours degree University of Hull. Counselling studies. 2016
Diploma: International association of therapists - counselling children and adolescents - 2020
Diploma: International association of therapists - bereavement and grief- 2020
Certified professional life coach- Transformation Inc. 2020
Diploma: Complimentary therapists accredited association. CBT coach practitioner. 2020
Solution focused brief therapy Diploma- 2020
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Issues covered
I can help with a wide range of issues such as
Anxiety
Behavioural issues
Bereavement issues
Child and Adolescents
Coping skills
Depression
Emotional issues
Family conflict
Life coaching
Low self esteem
Panic attacks
Parenting issues
Peer relationships
Relationships
Self worth
Social anxiety
School issues
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Working hours and Contact
Booking via email
Currently all sessions are being conducted via Zoom or Whatsapp video. An initial session will either be held over the telephone or if both parties are agreeable and a suitable location can be found an outdoor meeting can also be an option (weather permitting).
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A walk and talk service may also be offerable depending on the circumstances of the client and their presenting issues, this can be discussed at the initial consultation.
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Online counselling is not suitable if you are experiencing an enduring mental health illness
or are experiencing acute distress. If you feel you are in crisis or are in danger of harming
yourself then is it imperative that you contact the emergency services for help or go to your
nearest A&E department, local crisis teams are also available 24 hours a day. The Hull Crisis support team can be contacted on 01482 301701. Support of young people is available through CAMHs on 01482 335600. The Samaritains 116123 or text SHOUT to 85258.
We are not a crisis service and cannot be available 24 hours a day, our hours of availability are 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday. All messages and emails sent outside of these times will be addressed within our working hours.
