About Me
Hi, I’m Uruj (Arouge; she/her). Before making England my home in 2010, I lived in Pakistan, Peru, and Canada, which gave me a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, identities, and experiences. I personally understand the complexities of balancing cultural expectations, immigrant family values, and finding your own path. As a parent, I also get the real-life challenges of pregnancy, birth, and raising kids while juggling multiple roles.
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With over 9 years of experience as a genetic counsellor in the NHS, I’ve worked closely with individuals and families navigating life-changing diagnoses. This foundation in genetics and family dynamics adds a unique depth to my therapeutic approach.
I retrained as a Therapeutic Counsellor in Kent and specialized in Attachment-Based Psychotherapy. Together, we can explore how your early relationships shape your present, guiding you to better understand yourself and your emotions.
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I’ve supported clients through anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement & loss, perinatal challenges, and more. My passion lies in perinatal support, genetics, and working with complex medical needs. I also enjoy creatively working with neurodiverse clients, tailoring my approach to meet each individual’s needs.
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I'm proud to contribute to The Maypole Project, supporting families with complex medical needs, and MumsAid, providing counselling for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds. I also co-tutor a CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Attachment-Based Psychotherapy, helping train the next generation of therapists.
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If you're ready to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, I’d love to support you along the way. Let’s connect.
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My Approach
I'm a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow their ethical standards to ensure safe and compassionate care. I offer flexible, one-to-one online therapy, creating a supportive and confidential space for you.
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My approach is integrative, with a focus on Attachment Psychotherapy. This means I prioritize building a trusting, person-centred relationship to help you explore your challenges. I also draw from techniques like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), and Mindfulness to tailor our work to your unique needs.
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Let's work together to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
Education
2024
TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
CTC Training and Development, Completed September 2024
2020-2023
CPCAB Counselling Studies
Level 5 Integrating Attachment Based Psychotherapy in Clinical Practice, CPCAB
Optima Health Services, Completed June 2023
Level 4 CST Studies Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
DS Counselling- Aylesford, Completed June 2022
Level 3 CST Studies CPCAB
Kent Adult Education- Tonbridge, Completed July 2020
2004-2010
Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
University of British Columbia, Canada, Class of 2010
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Toronto, Canada, Class of 2008
Training Courses:
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Experiential Loss and Bereavement Workshop, Maypole Project
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12 hours training
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26/04/2024- 27/04/2024
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Palliative care for rare diseases, Maypole Project
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4 hours training
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05/03/2024
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Introduction to Couples Counselling, Therapy Partners
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3 hours training, 15/07/2023
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Trauma Informed Therapy, Therapy Partners
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3 hours training, 10/12/2022
Couples Counselling, Maypole Project
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6 hours training, 29/11/2022
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Group Facilitation, The Maypole Project
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2 hours training, 04/07/2022
CBT-e Eating Disorders with Claire Jordan, Therapy Partners
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8 hours training, 02/07/2022
Assisting Clients with Subsequent Pregnancies after Loss, The Foundation for Infant Loss Training
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8 hours training, 31/03/2022
Suicide Prevention, MIND
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3.5 hours training, 01/03/2022
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Accredited Practitioner Training, The Foundation for Infant Loss Training
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8 hours training, 22/01/2022
Working with families with children whose condition is palliative (focus on Battens Disease), Maypole Project
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3 hours training, 11/10/2021
Couples Counselling, Maypole Project
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6 hours training, 15/04/2021
Online and Telephone Counselling Course, Counselling Tutor
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80 hours training, 01/02/2021
Supporting Families Facing Loss, Maypole Project
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12 hours training, 22-23/10/2020