I am a fully trained and British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited therapist with a Master’s Degree in Relationship Therapy. I have worked with a range of client groups and have been a school counsellor for 10 years.
I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor and I supervise individuals and groups within Relate and in my own practice. I am committed to personal and professional development and I attend courses and workshops regularly. I have a thorough working knowledge of the BACP code of ethics.
I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor and I supervise individuals and groups within Relate and in my own practice. I am committed to personal and professional development and I attend courses and workshops regularly. I have a thorough working knowledge of the BACP code of ethics.
Individual Therapy
I work with a range of personal and relationship issues that include low mood and depression, worry and anxiety, relationship breakdown, bereavement, low self-esteem and stress. Relational work is equally valid for individual clients who are seeking to understand difficult behaviour patterns and complex feelings.
Couple or Relationship Therapy
Couple therapy provides a safe space for you and your partner to begin to explore your situation and to clarify the issues you want to work on. Many couples find this strengthens their relationship. If a couple do not share the same hopes and expectations about the future, relationship therapy will support the safe expression of individual needs. If you do decide to separate, relationship therapy can support you through this too.
Family Counselling
Family therapy or systemic therapy looks at the system of connections in our lives. There is a focus on the relationships between people and how they have developed. This can open up multiple perspectives and allow the safe expression of difficult thoughts and feelings to support helpful change.
Young Persons Counselling 11-25 yrs
With young people I aim to create a safe space to explore the difficulties of this stage of life. Identity issues, family breakdown, school, college and social pressures can lead to coping strategies such as self-injury or feelings of anger or low self-worth. I use creative methods as well as good listening to support and facilitate the therapy. Where the young person is under 16 years of age I would seek the consent of a parent or carer before starting therapy. I have an enhanced check from the Criminal Disbarring Service (DBS).
Walking Therapy
Walking therapy simply means walking and talking during your therapy session. Sitting and talking may feel too intense for some people whereas walking side by side may be more comfortable. There is also the added benefit of being in nature, and as someone who enjoys walking I am familiar with many good local walking places. There are many benefits to being outdoors in nature, including lowered anxiety, depression and stress levels and a boost in wellbeing. If you might be interested in this, let me know.
Supervision
I am a qualified and experienced supervisor currently working in my own practice and with Relate. I was trained in systemic and psychodynamic models including Hawkins and Shohet’s Seven Eyed Model of Supervision. I can provide clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors and I offer an initial assessment to meet and discuss your needs and requirements. I have significant experience in facilitating groups and can offer group supervision.
Qualifications
MA Relationship Therapy. University of Hull/ Relate. Nov 2011
Certificate in Clinical Supervision. Relate Sept 2016
Post Graduate Diploma Relationship Therapy (Couple Therapy) University of Hull/Relate. Oct 2009
Graduate Certificate foundation in Couple Counselling. University East London/Relate. Sept 2006
Relate Certificate in Counselling Young People. June 2008
ADCH, Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Surrey College of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (2018)
I have also undertaken shorter training which includes:
Neuroscience for Therapists, Peter Afford, Jan - Dec 2020.
Externship in Emotionally Focussed Therapy, (EFT). 2012.
Introduction to CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Understanding and Recognising Sex Addiction
LGBT Inclusion certificate Relationship Service Providers
The Art of Focussing - 2013
NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming - Foundation Diploma - 2018
Working with Transgender Issues - Mermaid - Oct 2019
Supervision the Delights and Difficulties - Robin Shohet Jan 2020
BEFT Emotionally Focussed Therapy Conference - Mar 2020
Sex and Sexuality - Christiane Sanderson May 2020
The power of transference in therapy - WPF Feb 2021
Nature Allied Psychotherapy - 3 days – Nature Therapy School Sept 2021
Certificate in Clinical Supervision. Relate Sept 2016
Post Graduate Diploma Relationship Therapy (Couple Therapy) University of Hull/Relate. Oct 2009
Graduate Certificate foundation in Couple Counselling. University East London/Relate. Sept 2006
Relate Certificate in Counselling Young People. June 2008
ADCH, Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Surrey College of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (2018)
I have also undertaken shorter training which includes:
Neuroscience for Therapists, Peter Afford, Jan - Dec 2020.
Externship in Emotionally Focussed Therapy, (EFT). 2012.
Introduction to CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Understanding and Recognising Sex Addiction
LGBT Inclusion certificate Relationship Service Providers
The Art of Focussing - 2013
NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming - Foundation Diploma - 2018
Working with Transgender Issues - Mermaid - Oct 2019
Supervision the Delights and Difficulties - Robin Shohet Jan 2020
BEFT Emotionally Focussed Therapy Conference - Mar 2020
Sex and Sexuality - Christiane Sanderson May 2020
The power of transference in therapy - WPF Feb 2021
Nature Allied Psychotherapy - 3 days – Nature Therapy School Sept 2021