ADULTS
COUNSELLING APPROACH
My counselling method is based on the Person-Centred Therapy view that everyone has the capacity for personal growth, change and self-actualisation, given the right therapeutic conditions. These core conditions, or values inform my practice: unconditional acceptance, empathy and genuineness. Rather than hiding behind the façade of expert and directing the therapy, my aim is to enable clients to find their own inner resources for resolving personal problems. This therapeutic space is proven to help the client to become self-healing, self-accepting and resilient. Clients will also experience being more empowered therefore better able to manage life challenges, creating a more fulfilling life.
I also incorporate Mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) tools which have successfully helped individuals to manage negative thoughts, compulsive self-criticism, low mood/depression and anxiety.
MEMBERSHIP
BACP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: Accredited Member - Registered Member.
BACP CYP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Children and Young People Division: Individual Member.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
My professional practice is informed by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/new_ef.php
SESSIONS
I am available to see you face to face at my office, by telephone or via video call.
AREAS OF SPECIALITY
I can assist you to manage and overcome the following mental health concerns and presenting issues:
Abuse and neglect
Academic performance issues
Addictions
Anger-management
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Binge-eating Disorder
Bereavement and loss
Bipolar Disorder/manic depression
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Burn-out
Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia
Depression
Domestic Violence
Eating disorders
Emotional Abuse
Employer grievance or disciplinary
Exam-related stress
Family Issues (including coping with divorce and separation)
Feeling sad
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Hearing voices/hallucinations
Internet addiction
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low Self-esteem
Managing change and transitions
Negative or intrusive thoughts
Over-thinking and worry
Panic attacks
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorder
Physical abuse
Poor Attendance/truancy
Poor concentration
Procrastination
Redundancy
Relationship Issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexuality
School stress and academic pressure
Sleep problems
Smoking (tobacco or cannabis)
Social anxiety
Stress
Substance misuse
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma/Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Transgender transition
