I am a Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ( BACP)
I have been a Person Centred Counsellor & Supervisor for 22 years and 17 years respectively, having previously worked in the public sector. I decided I was more interested in people rather than ‘things’! I have my own private practice.
I have both private clients and work for several national counselling agencies (EAPs) who contract with companies and refer employees to me with a wide variety of presenting issues. I work with individuals both long term and short term and also with Couples.I am also trained in working with trauma.
I believe strongly that the Person Centred model, built firmly on the personal relationship, in which I offer the Core Conditions of Empathy, Unconditional Acceptance and Transparency enables a person to access their feelings, find their own solutions and develop their potential. I do not diagnose or label a person with a particular issue and then ' treat' them accordingly. I prefer to see them as a unique individual with their own needs and trusting in their own process. It is essentially non directive as I trust the person’s ability to know what is best for themselves. I will use some cognitive based strategies as part of therapy when appropriate but always in negotiation with the client.
Cert Somatic Trauma Therapy – Babette Rothschild-(96 hours) 2009/10
Diploma Counselling Supervision 2005
Cert in Counselling Supervision 2001
Diploma Person Centred Counselling 1996-1998
A number of training workshops attended recently inc.
Disassociation and Trauma
Attachment and Trauma
Working with Couples (2)
Developing Person Centred Therapy
Congruence
Anger and Shame
Reflective Awareness & Mindfulness in Relationship
Private Practice 2005 -Present
Univ Central Lancs – student Counsellor1999-2005
Medical Centre Leigh (Priory Hospital contract with NHS) 2008-2009
GP’s practice Blackpool 1997/98
I taught on both Introd and Level 2 Counselling Courses.
I have also run several workshops inc "Gender in Counselling" and "Somatic Trauma Therapy".
I supervise both qualified and trainee counsellors.
Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Sexual)
Anger management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Couples
Depression
Domestic Violence
Low self Esteem
Panic Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Self Harm
Sexuality
Stress (inc Work Related)
Suicidal Thoughts
Trauma
In recent years I have been especially interested in Trauma and using a more holistic approach by integrating mind/body in the therapeutic process. I also enjoy in particular working with couples.
I offer a FREE half an hourinitial session so we can meet each other and discuss your needs.
I work from my home in Lytham St Annes and hire a room in Preston when required.