Christel Van Vyve
Integrative therapist
- Days:
- Helps: Adults
- Fees: £60 for a 50 minute session
- Email: christel@cvvcounselling.com
About Christel
Hi, my name is Christel and I'm an Integrative Counsellor working here at Thatcham Counselling Service. Integrative really just means I draw from all the varying schools of thought behind therapy, from the origins with Freud to more modern approaches such as the Person Centred movement.
Seeking help is a courageous first step and crossing the threshold of the therapy room can be daunting. It’s important to know that this is your room and your experience. We’ll start out looking at the day to day difficulties you’re experiencing and look to find the root cause. We can then look for strategies to manage the day to day, or work deeper to resolve any “unfinished business” from the past. That is always your choice.
I’m there to support, offer insight and witness to your challenges whatever they may be. By saying out loud what’s on your mind in a non judgemental space with someone you trust you can see things from a clearer perspective and move forward from any “stuckness” you may be experiencing. Looking at ourselves, our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, with curiosity rather than judgement, can be transformative.
I can help in the following areas:
• Acute anxiety
• Depression
• Addiction
• Neurodivergent challenges
• Life stage transitions
• Peri-menopause and Menopause
• Work stress
• Family relationships
• Grief & Loss
• Self seeking (answering the question “Who am I?)
Training & Experience
I hold a level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from MCTA in Wantage, Oxfordshire. I also engage in constant professional development in other areas such as addiction, autism, self-harm and domestic abuse.
I have worked for the last 5 years as a Wellbeing Practitioner for the charity Mind, helping those with complex and enduring Mental Health issues.
I have worked also as a Counsellor for the charity CGL, supporting those on their journey to sobriety with issues around attachment, grief and loss.
Booking/Cancellations
Fees can be paid in advance by bank transfer or on the day in person by contactless payment.
I require 2 days notice for cancellations in order to not be charged for the missed session.
I offer a free half hour consultation on Zoom if you’d like to meet me before committing to therapy.