Welcome, my name is Blandine Cummins and I am a Qualified Level 4 CPCAB counsellor based in Jersey. I offer online sessions in English or French as well as face to face counselling support.
I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been very curious about how other people see the world. As a young person, I started by immersing myself in music and writing songs to better understand the thoughts, emotions and reactions of others. Later on I studied psychology and counselling which helped me understand myself better.
I have always been fascinated by the possibility that the awareness of the differences between people may be a way to unite us, instead of pulling us apart. I realised that my journey towards self-awareness and acceptance of my own differences could have benefits for, as well as satisfying my curiosity about, other people.
Being a therapist is a way for me to fulfil my own need to experience safe and authentic relationships with others, whilst at the same time supporting them in their search for happiness.
As a counsellor my role is to provide space and guidance to help you on your journey of self-discovery; to enable you to examine your life and make new, meaningful choices within it.
In my Counselling practice and on the better help platform, I can help you in the following areas:
Loss and bereavement
Issues linked to relationships or divorce
Self-esteem and confidence
Sadness
Depression
Loneliness
Anxiety
Mental health
Stress
Work or study
These are just some of the things I can work through with you, but I can support you with whatever you are finding difficult.
Counselling isn't about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own choices.
"Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths." (Scott Peck)
Making that decision to start counselling is often a daunting one. The fact you are here means that you are at least ready to consider whether it is the right path for you.
Ultimately, it can provide the opportunity to enrich your relationships; both with those you care about and, most importantly, with yourself.
I am a person centred therapist, which means I have an empathetic, non-judgemental approach and provide emotional support. I offer a chance to reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a safe and confidential environment, with someone from outside your day-to-day life.
Both short term and open-ended therapy is available depending on your needs. I like to be as flexible as possible to allow you to find your own personal requirement.
Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives and perhaps a new understanding of yourself.
Counselling offers a confidential and safe space, where you can openly explore your feelings without the risk of being judged.
It offers the opportunity for you to look at what is really going on in your life and to help make sense of any confusion or turmoil you may be experiencing. It provides a space where unhelpful behaviour patterns can be safely challenged and potentially changed to gain a deeper sense of freedom and control over your life.
Thanks for reading. I hope this is helpful and I look forward to meeting you whenever you are ready.
Warm wishes,
Blandine
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Somatization, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #407954
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Blandine Cummins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Blandine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Blandine has been very supportive in navigating me through my first steps of therapy offering support and guidance during, and in between sessions, to the extent that I was very hesitant at first but now look forward to the appointment and seeing the progress I am making.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Blandine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd