COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY IN BournemoutH, Poole AND ONLINE
Psychotherapy & Counselling available in
Bournemouth and Poole
Wish you had someone to talk to, without worrying your friends and family?
Does life sometimes feel so difficult and lacking meaning?
Do you know what you want to do, but get stuck or lose motivation?
if you have answered yes to any of the questions above then psychotherapy can be a powerful way to explore what might be getting in the way of living the life you want and navigate life’s challenges and find clarity especially if you're curious about finding meaning and understanding yourself better.
Having someone to talk to, outside of family and friends and in a therapeutic, confidential environment can be a sacred place to explore thoughts, feelings, and actions.
A Little About Me
Hello, my name is Rosa Trout, welcome to my website and I hope you find what you need!
I have had an amazing journey to be where I am. I achieved my Master's degree in my 40's and during lock down I decided to study to become a psychotherapist. As I endeavour to reach the 450 clinical hours needed, I am so chuffed to offer therapy at 2 locations across Bournemouth and Poole as well as on-line.
I feel with my professional background in education, children's services and family support, and the leadership positions that I have held, I have a broad range of skills and knowledge to understand life's challenges and how they impact our wellbeing.
Training with TA East in London has encouraged me to self reflect at the intersectionality of my own life as well as the community I engage with, which has also helped provide a vital lens when working with clients.
As a daughter of two immigrants, I have always been interested in how we are all influenced by the people in our lives, our home, and community growing up and how adversity can be exhausting even if it's overcome!
Memberships
I am a registered member of UKCP,UKATA ,EATA and ITAA as an Advanced Trainee and I am the South West Representative for UKCP Members Forum.
I have over 4 years of clinical practice and forever thankful for my placement with Full Circle counselling service where I gained valuable experience.
I have regular supervision and continue to attend professional development courses to further increase my understanding and skills of psychotherapy and counselling.
In my spare time I volunteer for A21 to campaign against human trafficking and exploitation.
Working With Me
Psychotherapy works best when we work together to create a space that feels safe and respectful,
allowing you to share your thoughts, feelings, and hopes openly and without judgement.
Therefore, it’s important to me that as client and therapist, we can communicate and connect.
An initial call is offered to explore your reasons for seeking therapy
and this gives me an opportunity to answer any questions you may have too.
Once we agree to start sessions, a date and time is agreed and regular reviews and reflections will take place.
What is Transactional Analysis (TA) Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy informed by Transactional Analysis explores how early relationships and life experiences shape the ways we relate to ourselves and others today.
Alongside this, an intersectional lens recognises that our experiences are also influenced by social context, power, culture, identity, and systems of inequality.
Together, we co-create a therapeutic space that is respectful, curious, and compassionate - one that acknowledges both your personal history and wider world you live in.
Therapy is a collaborative process, supporting greater awareness, choice, and meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
There is a wide range of reasons why we may seek therapy, and the list on the right are examples that can be supported through therapy.
This list is not exhaustive and I am particularly interested in supporting parents with the joys and demands of parenting from first babies to empty nesters and all the transitions in between.
- Understand repeating patterns in relationships, work, or family life.
- Explore how early experiences continue to influence your thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- Make sense of inner conflicts, self-criticism, or emotional reactions.
- Improve communication, boundaries, and ways of relating to others.
- Develop greater self-awareness, choice, and confidence.
- Work through anxiety, low mood, stress, or life transitions.
- Strengthen your sense of self and make changes that feel authentic and lasting.
My Approach
Well-being and self-care are integral for us to live in our ever fast paced world, and sometimes being reminded of this can make a huge difference!
I am a relational intersectional therapist and I practice in Transactional Analysis with an integrated therapeutic approach.
My experience in working within the Early Years sector as a trainer and independent consultant has equipped me to understand the importance of relationships and how they shape our emotional wellbeing from birth and into adulthood.
Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne, appealed to me because of the theoretical concepts of 3 ego states or systems, the Parent, Adult and Child. Which he believed are developed in our earliest formative years. Berne defined an ego state as 'a consistent pattern of feeling and experience directly related to a corresponding consistent pattern of behaviour.'
These can help make sense of why we have certain thoughts, feelings and behaviours based on the Parent, Adult, and Child ego state. However, there is an underlying belief that 'I'm ok, You're Ok' acknowledges the true self that is found in each of us.
Ethical Considerations
Most of all, I offer an empathetic, confidential, and non- judgemental way of listening, paying attention and offering encouragement and possible insight to clients. I may offer psychoeducation if it is helpful.
I have strong values for honesty, integrity and fairness and I will encompass these in my counselling and psychotherapy service.
I abide to the ethical frameworks of UKCP to ensure my practice provides a safe and confidential service. For this reason, testimonials are forbidden to be used to ensure no breaches could identify a client, past or present.
I am also registered with ICO and comply with GDPR guidelines. I also have PLI and hold an Enhanced DBS.
My Locations
I have a therapy room at Sandbanks Clinic , Poole which is fully accessible.
The therapy room in Winton, Bournemouth is accessed by stairs.
On-line service is available too.
Fees & Availability
Please complete the 'Get in Touch Form' and I will arrange a call at a mutually convenient time for a brief assessment/information exchange. This call usually lasts 15- 20 minutes (at no cost) to ensure I can provide the right service for you.
Sessions will last 50 minutes and take place weekly on a regular day of the week and at the same time.
Each session costs £55 although I offer discounts for students and low income individuals.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash before the session and no later than the day of the session.
Therapy sessions can be short term for a period of 6 or 12 weeks or long term with regular reviews.
Early morning and evening appointments may be available too.
I look forward to speaking to you as it is important that you can connect with me for the therapeutic relationship to be successful.
Sometimes, there may be occasion when you may need to cancel, however if less than 48 hours notice is given then the full session fee will be expected to be paid to honour our contract.
Sessions will not take place on Bank Holidays.
Further details are found on the contract form.
Contact Form
Please complete the Contact Form and I will respond within 24 hours.
We will then arrange an initial call to ensure we are the right fit as it's important you feel able to connect and agree to work together.
You can also text me or leave me a voicemail on 07496 619 889.
All contact is strictly confidential and I use secure phone and email services.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Rosa
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