Simon Baverstock
integrative
relational
psychotherapist and
supervisor in training
07969 756876
Simon Baverstock, PGDip, B.A. (Hons), UKCP Accredited and Registered Psychotherapist
Welcome
Hello and welcome to my website.
I am an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Together, we might explore ways to notice or address what is in the way of your aims, happiness, goals or fulfillment.
Practice
I work with adults weekly (usually for an initial six sessions) who struggle with or feel overwhelmed by aspects of your life. This might include a relationship, work, emotions or personal difficulties. Within a strong, supporting alliance, you can reach attainable goals.
Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
Psychotherapy with me involves a journey of exploration, an examination of the components or bits of your life that you struggle with and a search for new ways to view yourself, or others, or your environment to attain a balance and life harmony.
St Bede's Pastoral Centre,
Blosssom Street,York,
YO24 1AQ
I work in York on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in Scarborough on Mondays in comfortable, well ventilated rooms.
Relationships
Our relationships form vital and important sources of nourishment for us, enabling us to rest, recreate and work in safety and trust.
Our earliest caregiving experiences form the pattern of our later styles of interacting with ourselves, the world, and others. We can pick up what our caregivers struggled with and view ourselves through the lenses they used.
A therapeutic relationship can model new ways to interact with yourself, others, and your environment that contributes to your wellbeing, nourishment and healthy society.
The Base, 46 Cross Street,
Scarborough. YO11 1HP
Neglect
If our caregivers gave us good enough interaction, affirmation and care as a child we can suceed in life as adults. Inadequate interactions, care or affirmation by caregivers as children can lead to a perceived lack in self confidence, low self esteem and poor adult relationships. Those early lessons can be rewritten by the experience of new sucessful interactions.
Mood regulation
On our journeys through childhood we rely on our caregivers to teach us to regulate our moods, after the pattern they've learnt from their caregivers.
Of the range of possible human emotions, our caregivers may have handled some of our emotions better than others.
In psychotherapy we can learn new ways to relate to, understand and value our emotions.
Trauma
Some people struggle with past events which seem forever to remain in the present. That's because of how our brains process trauma. Bringing those events into present experience and engagement in supportive and compassionate company enables our conscious brains to process them in the normal way and put them to rest in the past where they belong, and learn additional skills that enable us to cope with triggers in novel ways.
Anxiety
Anxiety seems to be a pandemic of our age and is an important indicator that something about us requires our attention. While you explore its origins I wonder what you have in your toolkit that helps you manage or befriend it? For some people listening to a favourite tune or artist works to break an anxiety cycle. For others it might involve a phone call to a loved one or exercise. I like breathing space somewhere green and a combination of the above. For others a regular religious or spiritual practice helps. Good friendships and knowing you're accepted, respected and loved all work to build a strong inner peace structure.
Abuse
Abuse can take many forms. The recipient of the abuse is never responsible for the abuse they receive. Responsibility for the abuse resides soley with the perpetrator.
You can download an intake form below and the statement of understanding outlines the terms of my contract.
I use the CORE - Outcome Measures self assessment forms periodically through my clients' journeys if they are willing as a way to monitor the effect and direction of my clients' psychotherapy. You can download these below too.
You can contact me by text, phone or email to arrange an appointment.
Please leave me a message describing what you're looking for if I am unable to answer your call; I will return your call when it is convenient and aim to respond to all calls within 48 hours.
Experience
I have worked with individuals with a wide range of experiences which included relationship difficulties, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, low self esteem, bereavement, end of life, suicidal thoughts, anger, obsessive behaviour, alcoholism, drug use, domestic violence, sexual violence, depression, childhood sexual abuse and/or panic attacks.
I welcome and have worked with adults who experience psychosis and Dissociative Identity Disorder.
I regularly take part in continual professional development training in areas of work that arise among clients presenting in my practice.
Confidentiality
I invite you with warmth and respect to explore subjects of your choice with me at your pace.
Confidentiality will be maintained unless I believe your life is in danger or someone else's life is in danger, or if you disclose information relating to the commission of a serious crime, or when I am compelled to break confidentiality by a court of law.
I meet with a senior practicing psychotherapist monthly to discuss aspects of my ongoing work. My clients' identities are not disclosed during those meetings.
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Fees
I charge £50 in York for each session of sixty minutes duration. My fee in Scarborough is £45 per session.
Some concessionary places are available for sudents, keyworkers or the low waged.
You may pay by cash, standing order or BACS bank transfer.
I see clients in Scarborough on Mondays and in York on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00am and 7:30pm.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I appreciate 48 hours notice of session cancellations. If you cancel a session with less than 48 hours notice the full fee is payable unless I am able to reschedule your appointment at a later time the same day.
I am a full clinical member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and abide by the UKCP Code of Ethics which may be found below.
You can find more information about Relational Psychotherapy online here:
If you feel in need of immediate support may I suggest you speak to your GP or one of the organisations listed here:
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I am currently undertaking a diploma in Supervision at Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute and offer hour long clinical supervision sessions in York to qualified and trainee psychotherapists and counsellors at £40 per hour. Please contact me to arrange.
About me
I began working with clients in 2012 while training for a diploma in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy at Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute.
Trauma, abuse and neglect
In 2014 I co-founded Northern Lights Therapy Service in Scarborough which specializes in the treatment of adults who have profound childhood experiences of sexual abuse, neglect, domestic and/or sexual violence, trauma and exploitation. I remain a director in practice there.
I gained a B.A. (Honours) degree in Theology and Christian ministry in 1997 and have worked in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and youth work with periods in the leisure and manufacturing industries.
In my spare time I enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside, mechanicking, gardening and stained glass.
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