About Me

I’m an experienced counsellor offering a calm, quiet, non-judgemental environment where you can talk about whatever is on your mind.

I’m based both in Whitchurch, Hampshire, less than 10 miles from Basingstoke, Andover, Newbury and Winchester, and Yattendon, Berkshire, also less than 10 miles from Newbury, as part of The Counselling Practice.

I’m an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that I’m bound by, and work within their Ethical Framework – www.bacp.co.uk.

I’m registered with the BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

I’m registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as part of the Data Protection Act.

About Callum Baird

How I Can Help

You can use sessions to offload, for support with an issue in your life right now, or to explore more long standing issues. I have experience of working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, loss, bereavement, separation, identity, sex, self harm and suicidal thoughts.

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“The last six months, working with Callum has been a truly life changing experience for me. I was anxious and increasingly losing confidence in every part of my life. I had suffered two close family bereavements in a very short period of time and was beginning to doubt that I had the personal strength and resilience I needed to move forward. Gently, with humour, patience and skilful challenges Callum guided me through a maze of issues leading me to some amazing, and in some cases totally unexpected discoveries and insights that mean my self confidence and joy in life has returned. I really wish I had been brave enough to take this step many years ago.”

Jo, Newbury

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“Having suffered with depression for a number of years and it affecting various aspects of my life I decided to seek help through counselling. From the moment I met Callum I felt comfortable and welcome enough to open up and discuss things about my life that I wouldn’t necessarily tell those closest to me. I was a sceptic when I entered the room for the first time, but now on the other side of the experience, I stand a significantly more confident and strong person. Callum helped me discover who I really am, and the value I bring to those around me and to myself. He and I did this in a relaxed, calm, completely non-judgemental way, allowing me to be totally open and honest with all my thoughts and feelings. My counselling with Callum has been a truly life changing experience, only for the better and I genuinely wish I’d found him and used his counselling a long time ago.”

Chris, Oakley

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“Callum helped me through what was probably the hardest and most unpleasant experience I had ever undergone. Callum guided me through the many emotions I was experiencing from workplace bullying and helped me reach a stage where I could tie the feelings together and recognise the root cause. Having gotten that far he then supported me in realising that the anxiety and stress I was feeling were to be expected and helped me channel those feelings into eventually reaching a calm and productive stage of acceptance of where I was and how to move forwards. Our sessions were relaxed, calming and even amusing at times. I always felt safe, supported and I left feeling stronger and more confident than I was when I went in.”

Simon, Winchester

How I can help

How I Work

I have a foundation degree in Humanistic Counselling with Transactional Analysis. This means that I am trained in recognising the personal growth potential in all of us, to offer a non-judgmental environment to explore this in and to work with you to explore how your past has influenced the decisions you’ve made and how you interact with others – from family and partner to friends and colleagues.

My training since has included CBT and Mindfulness. Most recently, I’ve been exploring the importance of the client / counsellor relationship, gaining a BSc in Reflective Therapeutic Practice.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Communication Studies

BSc (Hons) Reflective Therapeutic Practice

FdA Humanistic Counselling with Transactional Analysis

Certificate in Grief and Bereavement Counselling Skills

Certificate in CBT Skills

BACP accreditation

Training

Fundamentals of Gestalt Therapy Theory

Introduction to Mindfulness

Introducing Mindfulness Skills to Clients

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Meditation

Solution Focused Practice For Clients at Risk

A Solution Focussed Approach to Addictions

The ABC of OCD

Experience

10 years of one to one client experience

3 years as Senior Associate Counsellor at the University of Winchester

1 year as Volunteer Counsellor at MIND in Andover

2 years as Telephone Counsellor for employee assistant programme

Experience and Training in Therapy and Councelling

What I charge

A free 30 minute initial assessment session.

Ongoing sessions £50 for a 50 minute session.

Where I am

Whitchurch, Hampshire

Yattendon, Berkshire

Email me on

mail@callumbaird.co.uk

Ring me on

08432 891348

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