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• Behavioural Couples Therapy

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

About me

Glenda D Roberts, MBACP (Accred)
Director, ExploringU Counselling Ltd

Professional Summary
Glenda D Roberts is an esteemed, internationally recognized psychotherapist with over two decades of experience. As the founder and director of ExploringU Counselling Ltd, she has established a multi-award-winning practice renowned for its innovative and holistic approach to mental health and well-being.

Career Highlights
- **2009-Present**: Founder and Director, ExploringU Counselling Ltd
- Recipient of 12 prestigious industry awards
- Voted Best Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Best Rehabilitation Practice (2016, 2018)
- GHP Award for Best Practitioners in Private Health Care (2019)
- Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award for Most Influential Counselling Service Provider (2020)
- APA Ethical & Psychological Award in the Workplace (2020)


- **2011-2023**: Established and managed a successful student placement counselling practice, mentoring hundreds of aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists

- **2017-Present**: Media spokesperson for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Co-hosted BACP Private Practice Conference (2021): "When Words Are Not Enough"

Global Experience
Glenda has practiced and shared her expertise across diverse cultural settings, including Japan, India, the Bahamas, Italy, South America, Cambodia, Thailand, Brazil, the United States, Greece, Belize, Peru, and Egypt. This global perspective enriches her approach to therapy, allowing for a nuanced understanding of cultural influences on mental health.

Therapeutic Approach
Glenda's therapeutic methodology is characterized by:
- Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for authentic self-expression
- Facilitating access to innate healing abilities
- Respecting individuality and client autonomy
- Integrating professional expertise with genuine empathy
- Embracing a holistic view of mental health, including experiences with non-traditional modalities

Her approach recognises therapy as a transformative journey, not a quick fix. Glenda emphasizes the importance of commitment to the therapeutic process, even in the face of discomfort or uncertainty.

Innovative Initiatives
- **Founder, JustTalk Campaign**: A charitable initiative that has positively impacted thousands globally
- **Pioneer, Service Shop and Counselling Cafe**: Developed a ground-breaking model for accessible mental health support
- **WalkNTalk Therapy (2023)**: Innovative outdoor therapy sessions aligning clients with nature
- **Pop-up Counselling Services**: Provided support for Hackney Town Council's Anti-Racism Praxis Conference (2022)
- **Youth Counselling Initiative**: Collaborated with Midi Music to offer counselling services to at-risk youth involved in gang culture (2019)

Continuous Professional Development
- Completed Channelling training (2024), further expanding therapeutic modalities

Philosophy
Glenda believes in the transformative power of therapy when clients commit to their journey of self-discovery. Her extensive experience working with diverse clientele globally has reinforced her conviction that positive change is achievable through dedicated therapeutic work.

Accreditations
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

For more information on Glenda's pioneering work in accessible mental health support, please visit: [Service Shop and Counselling Cafe Initiative](https://issuu.com/ukcp-publications/do)

Areas of interest

Spiritual Experiences/Energy Work
Depression;
Chronic Fatigue;
Bereavement;
Stress;
Anxiety;
Couples' Relationship;
Serious Trauma;
Generational Trauma
Racism
Separation;
Suicide;
Death;
Spirituality;
Work related issues, including Stress
OCD
Neurological conditions
Panic; low self-confidence
Gender Issues;
Low self-Esteem;
Work related issues/burnout
Post Natal Depression
Life changing events;
Career issues;
Finding Self;
Counselling; Coaching; LGBTQ;
Neurodiversity;

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders
• Neurological disorders

• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability

Medical secretaries

• Opheilia Beckwell
• The Old Press Rooms 54 Station Road SUDBURY CO10 2SP
• 07841 979450
• OpheiliaBeckwell@outlook.com