AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Relationship Difficulties, Self Esteem issues, Childhood Trauma, Adulthood Trauma, Personal Development, Grief and Loss, Abuse, Sexual issues, Pregnancy Related Issues, Family Difficulties, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
ABOUT ME
I am a BACP accredited counsellor with 18 years experience of counselling individuals, couples and families. I offer a safe, confidential, non- judgmental and friendly counselling service.
I believe passionately that the benefits of counselling are significant and measurable in enabling people to recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. I look forward to working with you.
MY EXPERIENCE
16 years of experience of counselling individuals, couples and families in my private practice
3 years of counselling young people in University and College settings
3 years counselling work with the mental health charity MIND.
8 years experience of working as a mental health mentor for students at university with mental health challenges
I was awarded BACP accreditation in 2013
I am accredited and experienced in working for EAP companies such as BUPA, Nuffield Health and Aviva,
I am a qualified and experienced supervisor of other counsellors.
Previous careers include working for many years as an accountant and as a college lecturer
MY APPROACH
I was trained to be able to use a blend of techniques where appropriate such as the person- centred approach, cognitive behavioural therapy and the psychodynamic approach. Psychodynamic therapy is about increasing self- awareness and understanding of the influence of past experiences on present feelings and behaviour. Most of all I want to work with you to really see you and understand your life and life experiences which have all contributed to the individual you are in order to help you move forward positively.
MY QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Masters Degree in Financial Management
BSC Honours Degree in Mathematics
Chartered Accountant (CIMA)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
BACP Accreditation
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Certificate in Coaching