My work mainly focuses on the use of conventional "talking therapy" which one might describe as a "stream of consciousness" which helps both of us get a sense of whats going on for you, and helps get in touch with potential underlying issues, that for one reason or another, have been very much "unconscious"
Having said that, talk may not always be enough for some; often people will tell me that they fully embrace the talking therapy ethos, but also need something more, which i feel translates to;
Tools to cope with day to day living, and stresses; for some, this might mean struggling to live in a mostly neuro-typical world; for others it might be managing personality traits, emotion regulation, or unresolved trauma, or struggles with relationships, or entrenched behavioural issues
Useful resources i use include DBT Tools & Skills, such as "distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness" extensive 12 step knowledge, and a wealth of experience with a diverse range of issues. Insight, and honest open reflections can also be an effective way of challenging stuck patterns.
I am a Qualified Integrative psychotherapist and Registered Member of The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I am bound by, and adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice
I am also an Accredited Member of the National Counselling society,
I am a Registered Member of the Federation of Drug & Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP) and Registered Member of the Addiction Professionals Association (AP)
I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Diploma in Dialectical behavioural therapy, and trained at the College of counsellors and psychotherapists in Angel, Islington, and Kingston universities.
Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 5 Diploma health & social care
Telephone Counselling skills Training (online)
Training in Adverse childhood experiences (ACE)
Training in Attachment & Trauma
Training in Motivational interviewing
Training in Group Facilitation in forensic settings
Training in Families & Addiction
Training in Complex needs
Training in working with Autism, and Neuro diversity
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