HOWE HOLISTIC
Counselling
Keiron Howe
MBACP, BA (Hons), Dip. in counselling skills and theory.
Therapeutic Counsellor
About me...
I am a counsellor/therapist based in Barnsley here to support children, teens and adults. I started out by becoming a volunteer crisis counsellor for a charity called SHOUT. Here, I found my passion for helping others and wanted to pursue this as a career, so I began my journey and worked up to becoming a qualified therapeutic counsellor.
While at SHOUT, I have supported people struggling with their mental health from anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues and many more.
I have also worked in a children's home as a Therapeutic Practitioner, supporting teens who have been through trauma or sexual abuse, aiding them with their mental health, challenging behaviours or self-harm. I also secured a placement throughout my training with a leading charity (Mind) to develop my skills further. Hence, I understand people from all walks of life and soon began working for them too. During my time at Mind I also helped with the Supported Self-Help service helping clients through a range of pathways, including:
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Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Coping with Grief and Loss
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Loneliness
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Low Mood and Depression
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Low Self-Esteem
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Managing Anger
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Managing Stress
In my counselling practice, I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism. This safe space is essential for fostering trust and building a strong therapeutic relationship with each individual who I work with.
By establishing a safe environment, I aim to empower my clients to open up about their struggles and challenges. This sense of safety allows them to be vulnerable and share their deepest fears and concerns without hesitation. It also encourages them to take risks in exploring new ways of thinking and behaving.
In this safe space, clients are free to express themselves openly and honestly, knowing that they will be met with compassion and understanding. This non-judgmental approach helps them feel validated and supported in their journey towards healing and growth.
Overall, creating a safe space in my counselling practice is not just about providing a physical setting – it is about cultivating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and acceptance. It is through this safe space that true transformation can occur, allowing clients to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions with courage and vulnerability.
I have undergone many additional certifications that highlight the care I would like to show my clients and have also completed a first aid course and mental health first aid course; these additional CPD certificates include:
• Child Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Bullying and cyberbullying
• Domestic abuse
• Eating disorders
• Emotional abuse
• Mental health, dementia and learning disability awareness
• Physical abuse
• Safeguarding children and adults’ levels 1&2
• Self-harm
• Sexual abuse
• Unconscious bias
• Autism Awareness
• Rape Prevention and awareness
Feedback from my supervisors at SHOUT includes:
“Keiron has such a lovely gentle way about him and shows such compassion and empathy in his counselling which really helps them to open up. “
“Keiron is such an amazing counsellor. He is always so warm and empathetic while keeping a focus on risk and safety. We are so very lucky to have him on our team!”
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I comply with their Ethical Framework. This is to ensure my safe practice when supporting you as a client. I also have a full DBS check, which is on The Disclosure and Barring Service portal. I am insured to practice, and have all of this in place for your peace of mind.
Person-centred therapy, or client-centred counselling, is a humanistic strategy that focuses on how people view themselves consciously, as opposed to how a counsellor can understand their unconscious thoughts or ideas.
In this method, I will try to comprehend the experience of you as a client from your point of view. I will strive to be honest and open while valuing you as the client as a person in all facets of their humanity. This is crucial in making you feel accepted and improving your capacity for self-understanding. This approach will assist you in rediscovering your values and sense of worth, empowering you to determine your own path to progress, and what that might look like for you.
In the end, the person-centred approach believes that people have a natural tendency to grow to their full potential. However, some life experiences, especially those that alter our sense of value, might obstruct or distort this potential, so my job is to help support you through this.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognised and effective form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It aims to help individuals identify and challenge negative or irrational thoughts and replace them with more realistic and positive ones. CBT operates under the belief that our thoughts influence our emotions, which in turn impact our actions.
The core principles of CBT involve understanding how our thoughts shape our perception of events and situations. By examining these thought patterns, I can assist you in recognising distorted thinking or cognitive biases that contribute to negative emotions such as anxiety or depression. The aim is to reframe your thinking by replacing negative thoughts with more rational ones.
Ultimately, I am here to work alongside you and create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Integrative Approach
Person-Centred
CBT
Contact Me
Please contact me via the email address, number or contact field below for any further information or enquiries.
07936650012