What might it be like to work with me?
The relationship that we establish is really significant and everything that takes place within this space is considerably important. I work in a very warm and genuine way. Using a metaphor I would say that I consider our relationship as a journey. I see you as a traveller who has embarked on this journey towards self-understanding, self-love & acceptance, a journey of change in your perspective (s), your outlook in life, your thoughts and feelings and consequently your attitude to yourself and others.
I am & will be your co-traveller (since they say a shared journey is less lonely), my job is to help you feel safe, help you enjoy your journey and feel empowered and reassured that despite the weather conditions you feel confident that you will reach the place you want to reach. I trust your potential to grow and I am always honest and transparent in how I feel about our space and what is taking place.
Clients have always appreciated my "no-rushing" attitude and have verbally shared their appreciation, since most of our significant people rush to 'fix' our problems, which may leave you feeling frustrated and not listened to.
I always respect how much you want to share without pushing you to explore any area in yourself that you don't want to go to or visit at the time!
However, in times where I feel a deeper exploration could promote further understanding around your issues, I will encourage you to reflect a little deeper. My invitations from time to time may include particular techniques that I feel could benefit you: eg: empty chair technique (Gestalt), express yourself creatively (using buttons, pebbles etc). You can always decline my invitations. I also share my own thoughts and feelings in an attempt to check if I have understood you correctly. Qualifications & Training
BSc Philosophy and Social Studies (1st Honours).
MSc Counselling Psychology (Distinction), BACP Accredited.
Certificate in Social Psychology (Warsaw School of Social Psychology).
Certificate in Gestalt.
Certificate in CBT.
Certificate in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).
Enhanced CRB disclosure.
On going CPD training received on: domestic abuse, eating disorders, sexual minority therapy,counselling parents, mindfulness based practice, alcohol addictions (advanced knowledge), children's emotional wellbeing, bereavement and grief process in adults & young people etc.Experience
With adults:
NHS, GP surgeries with people with mental health issues.
Family Support Services.
Alcohol & Drug services.
Bereavement services.
with young people & children:
Schools - school counsellor.
Youth clubs.
Charities as a play therapist & youth inclusion project worker.
My work extends in working therapeutically with children and young people in schools (age: 10-16) as well as in private practice. I use creative media, play therapy techniques & CBT techniques in order to empower young people to effectively communicate their feelings, and learn new healthier coping strategies.
I have worked with young people who mainly deal with: bereavement issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, divorce of parents, anger management, panic attacks, anxiety & stress, parental alcohol misuse, depression.Fees
Fees: £30.
Concessions available, and special student rates.
Contact for further details.
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Individual Counselling, Adults, Children, Elderly, Men, Women, Young, Home visits, Long-term, Short-term, Concessionary rates, Low-cost sessions, Abuse, Addiction, Anger, Body image, Bullying, Conflict, Depression, Domestic abuse, Eating, Loss, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Self-confidence, Self-harm, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Person-centred, Solution-focused. |
