My style of counselling is integrative, with the person-centred relationship at the heart of establishing a sense of safety, trust and respect. Other influences in my practice include systems theory and constellations work, short term solution-focused work, coaching techniques, existentialism and spirituality.
Following the initial meeting, I offer a 6 week 'block' of sessions followed by a review whereby we can agree together what happens next. Counselling sessions are normally held weekly at the same time. The overall length of counselling can be either short or longer term depending on your particular needs.
I work from two locations in Bristol:
Greenbank - ideally placed close to the city centre and surrounding areas, and there is plenty of free on street parking. There are also mainline bus routes and the cycle path close by.
Redland (Wednesdays at present, although this may be open to negotiation depending on need). There is free parking on the adjoining roads and it is close to mainline bus routes.Qualifications & Training
PG Diploma in Counselling - 1999
PG Certficate in Counselling Supervision - 2007
Certificate in Couples Counselling - 2003
Freedom Programme (domestic violence training) - 2005
Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) - 1992
I am currently training in systemic family constellationsExperience
Over the years I have worked in a wide range of settings within the counselling profession inclusive of counselling, supervision and senior & management roles.
I have worked extensively with trauma and abuse and also addictions; domestic violence; self esteem; health and wellbeing; depression; stress and anxiety; loss and bereavement; relationships; complex family systems; life stages and transitions; work related issues and organisational dynamics.
As part of my holistic approach with client work, I encourage exploration of individual experiences alongside key systems which are identified as having significant influence. This could be for example family, culture, community, the work place, educational establishments.
Specific work experience includes Senior Counselling & Development Worker at a trauma and abuse counselling service and manager of a residential treatment home for vulnerable women and their babies.
Prior to training as a counsellor, I trained and worked as a Children and Families Social Worker.
I have a post graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision and offer supervision to both trainee & qualified counsellors as well as a diverse group of other staff employed in the helping professions.
My experience over the years includes supervision work with; a substantial number of counsellors working within agencies, charities and in private practice e.g specialist domestic abuse services; schools; counsellors and support workers within the addictions field; trauma and abuse services; sexual assault referral centre and Bristol Rape Crisis Service; students from UWE, Bristol University, BCPC and Network Counselling & Training.
I have also managed and supervised multi disciplinary staff teams within the management and senior roles I have held.Fees
Individual counselling £40 - £45 (per 60 minute session).
- Initial meetings are charged at the same rate
- Some concessions available dependent on availability and circumstance.
Individual supervision £40 - £50 (per hour).
- Agency contracts negotiable.
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