About
You might be looking into counselling because a specific issue is causing you difficulty, pain or suffering. Alternatively, perhaps it’s a more general sense of unease, distress or conflict you are facing. A sense that 'something isn't quite right'. Maybe you want deeper understanding; that of yourself, as well as your relating with others and the world around you. Integration and unification may seem salient; a process of Self-Actualisation and Individuation. Whatever you bring, I strive to offer an accepting and supportive environment, where the pace and depth in which we work is fundamentally of your choosing and invitational.
I will pay close attention to what you might need from our work together, doing my utmost to 'walk alongside you' in understanding, exploration and support. Acknowledging with regard and respect your experiences, thoughts, feelings and memories. Those of your present, here-and-now, as well as those past. Attentive and responsive to such, as well as the relating taking place between us. Inviting the 'whole of your experience', we might explore possibilities and potentialities by way of a deepening awareness, fuller experiencing, sense and meaning-making.
I believe the Psychotherapeutic Relationship is a collaborative one. A relationship that promotes, stimulates and facilitates our meeting and connecting. As well as finding ways of working together that further your life in the direction you wish.
Qualifications & Experience
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BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychotherapeutic Humanistic Counselling - the Metanoia Institute (BACP accredited course)
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Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Humanistic Counselling - the Metanoia Institute (BACP accredited course)
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Level 2 certificate in Counselling Skills - the Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Academy
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Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Practitioner certificate for Therapists and Counsellors - the Metanoia Institute
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I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I adhere to their Ethical Framework / Code of Ethical Practice, which includes keeping my skills up-to-date through a programme of continuing professional development and training. I am also a member of the Metanoia Institute.
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In addition to my private practice, I've previously provided my psychotherapeutic counselling services within various charities and organisations. I’ve also previously worked offering other forms of mental health support, recovery, and wellbeing services. Both within charity and NHS settings.
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I have undertaken the BACP & Open University CPD training course for Online Counselling. As well as my Practitioner Certificate in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes with the Metanoia Institute.
The use of creative writing within your therapy, can be explored if desired.
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I am also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and I am Enhanced DBS Certified - 001645591095.
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