Extended Care

About

Welcome to Extended Care Counselling and Psychotherapy. My name is Daphne Ibanga and I am an NIOQ endorsed, ACCPH registered Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist.

I have over 20 years of experience working in Health and Social care settings and safeguarding children, adults and young people. In addition, I hold a BA Open degree from the Open University. I excel in finding alternative and creative ways to manage difficult situations. I pride myself on having a positive work ethic and know myself to be dedicated and motivated by challenges. I have previously undertaken voluntary work with the CVS, worked in schools in Sierra Leone and supported adults and young people with mental health issues.

In my sessions, I encourage clients to discuss their thoughts, behaviour, and feelings. My primary focus is building a trusting and open client-therapist relationship. My priorities also include promoting a safe and supportive environment for staff and clients and focusing on the best ways for clients to make a positive change. I have extensive experience liaising with internal and external professionals to achieve a joint care approach.

I offer reasonably priced and high-quality therapy and counselling for young people and adults on a long or short-term basis. I can provide in-person sessions or remote services via telephone or video call. I specialise in marriage counselling, bereavement counselling, relationship counselling, depression and stress management - amongst other areas. My standard fee is £50 for 60 minutes; I offer a 5% discount for bulk bookings of 6 or more appointments. Our first appointment is an opportunity for us to decide whether you wish to proceed with therapy with me. Then we will usually commit to working together for an agreed number of weeks, typically six in the first instance. After that, you can decide whether and how you wish to continue, either for another fixed period or on a longer-term or open ended basis which we would review periodically.

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