I offer a professional space for a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship issues; for individuals and couples who want to actively work through their own issues. Creative Therapy is also available if required.
Counselling can be short term or open ended with adults, teenages and children. I accept self referrals and organisational contracts. Continuation from NHS counselling, Brief solution-focused work, Group work, Personal Development and Life Coaching.
I have extentive experience with many of the different issues life presents, such as,
- Anxiety, Stress and Depression
- Clinical Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
- Childhood Abuse and Trauma
- Loss and Bearevement
- Abuse and Relationship breakdown
- Anger Management
- Low Self-Esteem
- Body Image Issues
- Eating Disorders
- Lack of Motivation/Low mood
Opportunity to talk about complex issues with an impartial trained profession may also help you to gain a greater understanding of yourself, how it is affecting you, provide a different perspective, how you may wish to deal with it and make choices for the future.
Interview on Radio Derby September 2012
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Post Grad Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy
Post Grad Diploma (Master Equilavent) Dance Movement Psychotherapist
BA (Hons) Degree in Arts Therapies
Transactional Analysis (TA) 101 Introductary
I have over 10 years experience working as a specialist Psychotherapist, Psychological Therapist and Counsellor both in the NHS, private practice and the voluntary sector. I have BACP Membership.
My Counselling/Psychotherapy training is based on the rigorous continuous Post Graduation qualification in Gestalt Psychotherapy. This also includes experience in GP Surgeries as a Counsellor following the NICE guidelines recommended for the treatment of depression.
I have also worked in NHS secondary care with Mental Health issues and Learning Disabilities, as a specialist Dance Movement Psychotherapist.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP); registered with Association of Dance Movement Psychotherapists (ADMT); as well as the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI). I adhere to the code of ethics set by the BACP and ADMT.
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