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Meet Jerome

I am Jerome Carr, a BACP registered Counsellor.Since starting counselling in 2012 my skills have evolved while working with young people and children with SEN needs. These skills aided my studies, which helped me gain my Diploma in 2017. Since then, I volunteered to gain experience and have continuously improved my skills through CPD to give a better experience to current and prospective clients.

I like to give the client the option to be heard. As such, I provide a singular approach, but I am also capable of multiple approaches designed client’s needs. Although I trained clinically in Person Centred Approach and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), I also have experience with the psychodynamic approach as my base. In my experience I have worked with many clients comprising of youth through to 25+ who are from different walks of life, I have guided them through trauma, anxiety, extreme stress, and bereavement etc.I am available to support clients with short-term or long-standing needs. I believe in the therapy and recovery process and how human beings can have time out to reset or evaluate things in their life. In my counselling practice there is allowance to have a space to talk without any judgement which is how I help, alongside my continued training and increasing experience and willingness to meet my client where they are, even if it means learning new things. For example researching interests suggested so I can become more aware if I am not familiar with.I have slowly introduced creative elements in my work which have proven to be just as effective as talking for some clients. These include, Sand tray, art, play therapy, music, toys, and crafting. This can sometimes unlock the mind for memories deeply buried within and offer the chance of a different curiosity because of using elements that are not always natural to us.

Qualifications & Experience

I always place the client's needs at the centre of the work. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different skills and approaches which best suit each of my clients.I offer short-term work (6-8 weeks), including Cognitive THERAPY, If you are struggling with something happening in your life right now which is stopping you from functioning day-to-day. If you need to explore events and experiences from the past in much more depth, our work together would be longer-term.Our initial meeting will be to establish if we can work together and if this is your first time having counselling to explain how it works, how it can help you and what you want to get out of it. This is also a chance to ask questions, but these are always welcomed and help you understand what we can achieve and the service you can expect.

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Sessions and Services

Live Your Best Life

Counselling can help when we feel stuck, Lost, sad, or overwhelmed and find it hard to make sense of difficult emotions and feelings.I can provide a safe warm environment (even online), where you can explore without judgement or bias things we don’t get to express even to our loved ones.While counselling can support you with issues such as bereavement, trauma, guilt, family issues, anxiety and sadness. It can also support you with addictions, confidence issues or even phobias and rigid thinking.Counselling aims and my aim is to provide a confidential and safe space to allow you to speak at your own pace and be heard.If you need further information on Counselling and how it works please consult the BACP webpage for more https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/get-help-with-counselling-concerns-service

My Services

Adult Counselling
I work with adults who may be experiencing grief and loss, trauma, stress, anger and anxiety.I will provide a safe and confidential space for you, to help you make sense of what’s going on for you and be heard.Together we can detangle experiences from the past and recall events which may have impacted you negatively and perhaps use different perspectives and resources you have and ones you may not have been aware of to enable you to move forward.

Youth Counselling
In adolescence, life can present challenges in the guise of; family and social life, self-esteem, body image, gender and feeling overwhelmed.Speaking to someone who isn’t a friend or family member who is trained to work with emotions can help you see things differently without judgement or bias.I work with you to help find or strengthen your resilience and confidence in this tough period.

SEN Counselling
My background working in social care and SEN schools has given me unique skills to work with this group. Often behaviour is seen as challenging when it is disagreeable with the norms of society. But very few people see that their behaviour can be the way that person communicates.As a former MAPA instructor, I also am aware some parent/caregivers and persons living with children and/or adults with SEN needs may not be aware of triggers or strategies to support them. I can and have worked with many young people to identify or work with diagnosis and support the families to try to navigate themselves through ‘challenging behaviours.’ Just to add these behaviours have been developed overtime so can take a while for adjustments to take effect if they indeed work.

Session Info and Prices

Individual sessions online or in person - from £65.00
SEN sessions - from £70.00Sessions are for 50 mins only.
Concessions can be made but subject to discretion and capacity.*Bookings can be made using this link
https://augmentive.io/professionals/jerome-carr

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Helpful services

London Crisis Support: A Comprehensive Web Fact SheetAccessing mental health support during a crisis can be overwhelming. This fact sheet is designed by crisis information specialists to provide clear, pathways to immediate safety, clinical help, and community-based support across London.1. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: IMMEDIATE STEPS FOR SAFETYIf you or someone else is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, follow these steps immediately.START HERE: EMERGENCY OPTIONS (AVAILABLE 24/7)
Emergency Services (999): Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies. <br> THE SILENT CALL: If you are in danger but cannot speak, dial 999 and then press 55 when prompted. This alerts the police that you have an emergency but are unable to talk. You can also ask for an ambulance here for urgent medical care.
Accident & Emergency (A&E): You can "self-present" at any hospital emergency department. Most London A&E units have psychiatric liaison teams available to assess mental health crises on-site.
NHS 111: If the situation is urgent but not a life-threatening emergency, call 111. This service provides medical advice and can bridge you to local crisis support if regional lines are busy.If the situation is not life-threatening but requires urgent mental health expertise, contact your regional NHS crisis line.2. LONDON NHS 24/7 CRISIS LINES: REGIONAL DIRECTORYEvery NHS mental health trust in London provides a Freephone 24/7 crisis line staffed by trained professionals.North West LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Brent, Hillingdon, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster Central and North West London NHS Trust 0800 0234 650West LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow West London NHS Trust 0800 328 4444North Central LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Camden & Islington Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust 0800 917 3333
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust 0800 151 0023North East LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Barking, Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest & Havering North East London NHS Trust (NELFT) 0800 995 1000
City & Hackney East London Foundation Trust 0800 073 0006
Tower Hamlets East London Foundation Trust 0800 073 0003
Newham East London Foundation Trust 0800 073 0066South West LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton & Wandsworth SW London and St George’s Mental Health Trust 0800 028 8000South East LondonBoroughs Covered NHS Trust Name Freephone 24/7 Number
Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham South London and Maudsley Trust 0800 731 2864
Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust 0800 330 8590While clinical lines provide assessment, "Crisis Cafes" offer a non-clinical environment for emotional support during evenings and weekends.3. BOROUGH-SPECIFIC CRISIS CAFES & SAFE SPACESCrisis Cafes (sometimes called "Safe Havens" or "Coves") provide a non-clinical "listening ear" for those in distress.North & Central LondonBarnet Sanctuary* Open Hours: Weekdays 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Weekends 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
* Availability: Barnet residents aged 18+.
* Referral: Self-referral or professional referral via website.
* Contact: 0208 343 5704 / sanctuarybarnet@mindeb.org.ukCamden Crisis Sanctuary* Open Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily (Last admission 10:30 PM).
* Availability: Ages 18+ living in or using mental health services in Camden.
* Referral: Walk-in or call.
* Address: 50-52 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2PY.
* Contact: 07825 165464Haringey Safe Haven* Open Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM daily.
* Format: Virtual only on Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun. Face-to-Face on Mon, Thu, Sat.
* Availability: Adults 18+ living in Haringey or with a Haringey GP.
* Referral: Call 0800 953 0223 between 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
* Contact: safehaven@mih.org.ukIslington Mind’s Crisis Cafe* Open Hours: Every evening and every weekend.
* Availability: Islington residents at risk of crisis.
* Referral: No direct cafe self-referrals; self-refer to Islington Mind during the day or professional referral.
* Address: 48 Despard Road Archway, Islington, N19 5NW.
* Contact: 020 7062 9890East LondonCity & Hackney Walk-in* Open Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sat–Sun 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
* Referral: Self-referral or professional referral via phone.
* Address: The Raybould Centre, Homerton Row, E9 6SR.
* Contact: 073937 62366.Newham Together Cafe* Open Hours: Mon–Thu 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sun 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
* Availability: Newham residents aged 18+.
* Referral: Drop-ins welcome; no referral needed.
* Address: Rokeby Centre, 63 Rokeby Street, London, E15 3LS.
* Contact: 08081 968 710Tower Hamlets Together Cafe* Open Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sat–Sun 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
* Availability: Tower Hamlets residents aged 18+.
* Referral: Drop-ins welcome; no referral needed.
* Address: Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, E1 5AW.
* Contact: 0808 196 2130West LondonBrent Cove* Open Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily.
* Availability: Brent residents aged 16+.
* Referral: Drop-in service.
* Address: Brent Hub Community Enterprise Centre, 6 Hillside, NW10 8BN.
* Contact: 07469856963Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Crisis Cove* Open Hours: Evenings and weekends (Contact for specific times).
* Format: Virtual only (Phone and video call support).
* Referral: Requires referral via the CNWL Single Point of Access (SPA) at 0800 0234 650.
* Contact: 07827437081 / hestia.thecove@nhs.netEaling, H&F, and Hounslow Safe Spaces* Open Hours: Out of hours; drop-ins typically 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
* Addresses:
* Ealing: The Lido Centre, 63 Mattock Lane, W13 9LA (0207 471 0583)
* H&F: 309 Lillie Road, SW6 7LL (0207 471 0582)
* Hounslow: Southville Centre, Southville Road, Feltham, TW14 8AP (0207 471 0584)Harrow & Hillingdon Coves* Open Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily.
* Addresses:
* Harrow: Carramea Centre, 27 Northolt Road, HA2 0LH (07407305206)
* Hillingdon: 90A East Avenue, Hayes, UB3 2HR (07827535271)South LondonBexley Crisis Cafe* Open Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM every evening.
* Referral: Drop-in service.
* Address: Mind in Bexley, 2a Devonshire Road, DA6 8DS.SW London Recovery Cafe (Tooting)* Open Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sat–Sun 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
* Availability: Residents 18+ of Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Merton, or Sutton.
* Address: 966 Garratt Lane, Tooting, SW17 0ND.
* Contact: 020 8767 8426Solidarity in a Crisis (Lambeth/Lewisham/Southwark)* Crisis Helpline: Mon–Fri 6:00 PM – Midnight; Sat–Sun Noon – Midnight.
* Contact: 0300 123 1922 (Helpline) / siac@certitude.london (Community Team).The Harbour (Lewisham)* Open Hours: 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
* Referral: Professional referral only (GP, A&E, charities).
* Address: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LW.
* Contact: 020 3192 6722For those requiring more intensive, short-term residential stays, crisis houses offer an alternative to hospital admission.4. LONDON CRISIS HOUSES & THERAPEUTIC RESIDENCESCrisis houses offer short-term residential support in a non-clinical setting. Assessments are required for all sites.House Name Service Area Target Group Referral Type
Maytree Pan-London Suicidal Crisis Self-referral (020 7263 7070)
Drayton Park Camden & Islington Women only Professional & Self-referral
Islington Crisis House Camden & Islington All genders Professional & Self-referral
Rivers Camden & Islington All genders Professional & Self-referral
North Camden Camden & Islington All genders Professional & Self-referral
Barnet House Barnet/Enfield/Haringey All genders CRHTT Referral Only
Haringey House Barnet/Enfield/Haringey All genders Self-referral (020 8213 7777)
Crisis Recovery House Ealing/Hounslow/H&F Adults 18+ Crisis/Assessment Team OnlyNational services are available to provide assistance via phone or text regardless of your location.5. NATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES & SPECIALIST HELPLINESThese services provide confidential support tailored to specific needs and communities.* General Crisis Support
* Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7).
* Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 crisis text support).
* Sexual Violence & Domestic Abuse
* The Havens: Sexual assault support (0203 299 6900, 24/7).
* National Rape & Sexual Violence Helpline: Call 0808 802 9999 (24/7).
* National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247 (24/7).
* Respect: Support for male victims of domestic abuse (0808 8010327, Mon–Fri 10AM-8PM).
* Youth (Under 35)
* PAPYRUS Hopeline247: Call 0300 102 2470 or text HOPE to 88247 (24/7).
* Childline: Call 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7).
* Identity & Community Specific
* Galop (LGBT+): Call 0800 999 5428.
* Muslim Womens Network: Call 0800 999 5786.
* Jewish Women’s Aid: Sexual violence support at 0808 801 0656.
* James' Place: Suicidal crisis support for men (020 3488 8404).6. DIGITAL DIRECTORIES & SAFETY APPS1. Hub of Hope: The UK’s largest directory for local/national services. Uses geolocation to find help near you immediately.
2. StayAlive App: Features a digital Safety Plan, a LifeBox for meaningful media, and grounding techniques to help you stay safe in the moment.
3. The Listening Place: Provides face-to-face support in Hammersmith, Westminster, and Camden for those feeling life is no longer worth living. They use a 3-month model with fortnightly appointments. Self-referral is available online.You are not alone. There is always hope, and support is available 24/7.

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