Lancashire > Manchester > M : 40 > Kevin Kennedy Name:   Kevin Kennedy    I practise at:   Manchester, Lancashire M40   Phone:   0161-683-0781 / 07970949082      Professional    membership:   COSRT  -  College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists   UKCP  -  United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy   I am a widely travelled man whose interactions within varied cultures results in the ability to understand the need for the provision of therapy in a culturally sensitive manner. I have seen the struggles and successes of humanity as an emergency worker over many years; this has led to me undertaking helping courses over the last 15 years in order to help people who reach out. I understand that around each person are other people who are affected by the problem. I take a strong interest in the 'systems' of presenting people as my couples training draws on working with the family or couple system. My own family system consists of my wife and son. They provide me with an invigorating and refreshing 'recharge' that in turn allows me to work in a fresh and stimulating way with clients from their referral to discharge. I look forward to working with you. Areas of counselling I deal with: Abuse Addiction(s) Anger Management Anxiety Bereavement Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Bullying Career Counselling Couples Counselling Debt Management Depression Eating Disorders Low Self-Confidence Low Self-Esteem Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Personality Disorders Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psychosexual Therapy Relationship Issues Schizophrenia Sexual Issues Sexuality Stress Trauma Work Related Issues I provide online therapy and telephone counselling, specialising in working with people working overseas. In summary, I provide therapy in order to help the person or couple walk effectively, with empowerment and hope through life with them being 'enabled' to enjoy life to the maximum. Qualifications & Training Registered Mental Nurse: Diploma in Nursing Accredited Psychosexual Therapist: Master of Science in Therapy Hypnopsychotherapist: Diploma in Hypnopsychotherapist Therapeutic Hypnotist: Advanced Cert in Therapeutic Hypnosis I am a fully accredited member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, British Association of Sex and Relationship Therapists, United Kingdom Council Psychotherapy and am working towards accreditation with the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. I continue to take a special interest in sexual addiction, domestic violence and am under examination for a PhD in stalking and psychosexual issues at the University of Central Lancashire. Fees My fees vary: - £60-80 for Hypnopsychotherapy - £55-85 for therapeutic Hypnosis - £50 for talking either therapy, client centred or couple or sex therapy Several courses of therapy are available which save the client money if course fees are paid in full. Some examples are: - £750 for Sex Addiction workbook incorporating hypnosis - £500 for Male Sexuality Programme incorporating hypnosis My fees may be higher than some others you encounter, however I have a large repertoire of therapeutic skills, therapy is provided in a home environment and I have public liability insurance. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information. I can provide chaperones for female clients if requested.