Lesley Dougan

Member Status: Senior Accredited

Member No: NCS20-01164

Location: Wirral

I am experienced in working with clients with a range of presenting issues, including anxiety, low mood and depression, low self-esteem, and complex bereavement, including those bereaved by the death of a child (including miscarriage, medical termination and stillbirth) and those bereaved by murder or suicide; trauma work (including post-traumatic stress disorder), self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I am Neuro-divergent and have Neurofibromatosis (NF1), a neuro-genetic disorder, and have worked with many clients with appearance-related issues including disfigurement. I have 25 years of experience working with Autistic clients and Neurodivergent across the lifespan.
I am a full member of the World Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), working towards certification status. I have experience working with TGNB folk, including intersex individuals.

I am programme lead on MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Liverpool John Moores University and am currently studying towards a Professional Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at Chester University.

• Qualifications & Experience

  DProf Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (in progress); PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy; MA Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Practice; PG Dip Autism Spectrum Disorders; MA Special Educational Needs; MSc Psychology; BSc (Hons) Social Science with Social Policy; Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy; EMDR practitioner (Adults and Children & Young People); Diploma in Nursery Nursing.
• What I can help with

  • Adolescence
  • Anxiety
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Children / teenagers
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Family
  • Gender identity
  • Neurodiversity
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Sleep
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Young people and children