Remote working > online > Frances McDougall Name:   Frances McDougall    I practise:   online and at:   Oxford House, Temple Cloud, Somerset BS39 and at:   Wells Road Osteopaths, 253 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 and at:   Southville Clinic, 68 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol BS3   Website:   http://www.psychotherapy-counselling.net     Phone:   07960024709      Professional    membership:   NCHP  -  National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy    UKCP  -  United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy   I work from an integrative and interpersonal perspective, combining psychodynamic insights with flexible and pragmatic techniques suited to individual clients and their preferences. We start by exploring the current problem in the context of your familiar ways of relating and patterns of emotions. In short-term therapy it is essential to have a clear focus and to work collaboratively to achieve change in that area, which may in turn ease other aspects of distress. Often people feel confused and overwhelmed by the complexity of their difficulties at the start of therapy, but in many instances relatively few sessions can clarify the key issues and begin a process which brings relief. People frequently start counselling with reluctance and a certain amount of anxiety - perhaps worrying that they will be considered weak or foolish for having difficulties. But if the therapeutic relationship feels right, and you really allow yourself to engage with the process, it can be the beginning of some of the most fascinating conversations of your life. Therapy offers a rare opportunity to think about yourself, your relationships and your life. It aims not only to relieve distress, but to help you understand yourself and those close to you better, opening the possibility of a more reflective and fulfilled life. Areas of work: I offer sensitive, experienced and confidential help for a wide range of personal difficulties. The most common problems are depression, low self-esteem, insomnia and anxiety or stress in various forms. I am also particularly interested in working with people who have long-term health problems that affect their emotions - chronic illness, IBS, cancer and other physical conditions where mind and body interact. Women are often especially vulnerable and prone to anxiety or depression during or after pregnancy or childbirth, and counselling can be an invaluable support during this time. Infertility, miscarriage and abortion can all have a devastating psychological impact, which may be eased by the opportunity to explore feelings in counselling Menopause is a stage of transition that involves physical and emotional changes many women are not adequately prepared for. Individual or group therapy can help feelings of loss and depression, and assist women to feel more in control of the bewildering physical symptoms. UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. Qualifications & Training MA (Oxon) MA Psychoanalytic Studies (Tavistock/UEL) PG Dip Psychodynamic Counselling (London University) Advanced Dip Hypno-Psychotherapy (NCHP) 1 year CBT training at PG Dip level (University of Wales, Newport) Certified Guided Autobiography Instructor (Birren Centre) Experience 10 years experience in mental health (NHS & social services) working with individuals and groups. 5 years experience of counselling in higher education. 10 years in private practice. Fees £45 for 50 or 60 minutes (depending on location). £35 concessionary rate. £65 for 90 minute sessions - occasional maintenance sessions or for those at a greater distance. Sessions via Skype or telephone - please contact me for fees. Key words for this entry: Groups, Individual Counselling, Adults, Men, Women, Long-term, Short-term, Single sessions, Time-limited, Workshop, Concessionary rates, Abortion, Anxiety, Attachment, Bereavement, Chronic illness, Conflict, Depression, Divorce, Separation, Identity, Infertility, Insomnia, Loss, Self-esteem, Miscarriage, Pain Management, Panic, Psychosomatic, Self-confidence, Stress, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Integrative, Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Stress management, Visualisation, Life Coaching.