Ms Carmel McKenna

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS18-07025

Location: Bristol

I am a counsellor with over 16 years experience working with adults and young people within the UK and Ireland.
My initial counselling training was in Person-Centred counselling but since then my practice has developed and deepened into a more integrated and holistic approach. I have held positions as a senior counsellor within a variety of settings. I also have a private practice. As a practitioner, I hold a deep belief that we all have an innate ability and drive towards health, healing and wholeness. I have a particular interest in working with trauma using a body based understanding(Somatic Experiencing) and Parts Approach (Internal Family Systems).

• Qualifications & Experience

  2003 - Certificate in Advanced Pranic Healing
  2005 - Post Grad Diploma in Counselling
  2008 - Practitioner Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy
  2009 - Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
  2014 - Practitioner Certificate in Somatic Experiencing (SEP)
  2017 - Intermediate Certificate in Systemic Theory and Practice
  2018/19 - Level Three certificate of completion in Internal Family Systems
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Ageing and related issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Carers
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Family
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Mindfulness
  • Relationships
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
• Languages Spoken

  • English