Candice Hone BA (Hons) MBACP (Accred).

I am passionate about my work. It is both a responsibility and a privilege to be an integral part of my client's exploration, vulnerabilities and change.
 
I have worked as a psychotherapist with both young people and adults for over a decade on a multitude of areas.

Although not an exhaustive list, this includes:
                           
Abuse (physical and emotional)
ADHD
Anxiety
ASD/ Neurodivergent
Bereavement and Grief
Bullying
Depression
Life transition, significant changes
Loneliness
Low self-esteem
Loss, including relationships, bereavement, jobs,
MUS (Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
OCD
Parenting, including behavioural concerns and mental health
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pre/Post Natal Depression, birth trauma and bonding
Self-harm
Sexual Identity and Gender Dysphoria
Shame and Guilt
Stress
Suicide ideation
Trauma

I have always held a keen interest in the symbolic relationship between the body and mind connection, the communication between our thoughts and feelings and how this can influence the link to both stress and physical illness. When we are stressed our brains are triggered into a process of physiological responses, releasing increased levels of hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, so we can feel hijacked with unhelpful thoughts.  
 
These stressors can take a toll on our bodily systems, leading to a compromised immune function. With such stressors there can be a high incidence of anxiety disorders, depression, stomach complaints, fatigue, insomnia and migraines.
 
In my experience, understanding the psychological problem has often been found to help alleviate the physical problems that we tend to ‘live with’.
 
Counselling truly can be an instrumental way of valuing your body and mind balance.

Professional
 
I am a registered member of the regulatory body; British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and hold a BACP Accreditation a quality standard for experienced practitioners, demonstrating high standards of competent and ethical practice.
 
I hold both Professional indemnity Insurance and an enhanced DBS certificate.
 
 
Qualifications
 
BA (Hons) Counselling (University of Greenwich)
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Adolescents (CPCAB)
Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (University of Greenwich)
TQUK Understanding Autism (RQF) Lincoln College
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Advanced Diploma
Advanced Certificate in Couples Relationship Therapy endorsed by CORST (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
Mother and Daughter Attachment Relationship Counsellor