There are times in life when things can feel out of control. You might be struggling with anger or anxiety issues. You may have suffered trauma or you might not be sure what is wrong but you are keenly aware of it. It is at these points in life that counselling might be able to help.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, with several years' NHS experience and in Private Practice. I work hard to provide a welcoming, safe and confidential environment where you can explore your concerns.
Counselling is about helping you understand and deal with your concerns, and you will likely gain increased self-awareness. Clients completing therapy often report feeling more fulfilled, happier and confident about themselves and their future.
Just as we invest in our physical and material needs, I believe that investing in the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of our lives is always valuable, productive and worth doing.
I have worked with many different concerns such as abuse, anger, anxiety and depression, loss, compulsions and phobias along with issues of complicated grief and bereavement, bullying, non-medical sexual problems, postnatal depression, low self-esteem/self-confidence, self-harm, suicide, Post-Traumatic Stress, PTSD and Complex PTSD and any past or recent trauma.
I have diplomas in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with a degree in counselling psychology and an MSc in psychological trauma; which means that I can integrate my work to best suit your needs.
If you would like to make an appointment or to have an initial chat to find out if counselling with me is for you, please contact me on 07833 694 357.
I am currently beginning my 2nd year of a Doctorate in Psychological Trauma at Chester University after receiving a distinction for my MSc, also in Psychological Trauma at the same campus.
My route into counselling began with a Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Therapy (talking therapy) within the NHS, leaving shortly to begin in my private practice after completing
my Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I was a distinction for my Level 6 Counselling and Psychology degree with Open University. Following on with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychological Trauma and Child and Young Persons Therapy with Staffordshire University.
To specialise in Psychological Trauma I further trained in EMDR, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as ´tapping’ and the Comprehensive Resource Model.
More recent training includes Mindfulness Diploma, Polyvagal Theory Course, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training, Brainspotting, Body Energy Systems and Internal Family Systems.
In addition, I have successfully completed a Diploma in Supervision and I offer clinical supervision to qualified and student counsellors.
For my work with young people and children, I have trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children, sand-tray therapy, which can be used for both adults and children, and Creative Play for children and teenagers.
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