Kingsclere Counselling Service

Maxine (Max) Howe

Relational Counsellor, FdA, MinstLM, MBACP

Appointments Available: Mondays & Tuesdays

Fees: £50 for 50 Minutes

I am a counsellor, qualified in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis and in Young Persons' Counselling, and certified to practise since 2014. Coming originally from a background in leadership and management, I am passionate about human growth and development and helping to enable this in others.

I support clients of all age groups, with a range of presenting issues and personal development needs. These include:

  1. Addictions & Problem Gambling
  2. Anxiety & Depression
  3. Bereavement, Stress & Trauma
  4. Building Self-Esteem & Confidence
  5. Personal Growth & Relationship Issues
  6. Forming & Realising Life Goals
  7. Counselling Students

As a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I adhere to their Ethical Framework, to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their needs. With all clients, I aim to build a collaborative relationship to produce positive outcomes, whether we work together in the short, or longer term.

Training & Experience:

My training is in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis, to Foundation Degree Distinction awarded by Middlesex University. I have undergone various additional training, including Leadership and Coaching, Young Persons Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Person Centred Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy.

My experience with clients is well established covering a broad range of presenting issues. I work in an integrative way, drawing on various therapeutic modalities to meet the clients' specific and evolving needs.

Booking/Cancellations:

Fees are payable in advance of each session by bank transfer.

Cancellations, with no charge, require a minimum of two business days' notice.

An initial, free half hour telephone consultation is provided. Simply Email me your preferred number and I will call you at an agreed time.