Coming to counselling with me, I offer a time and opportunity for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting –a time for you.
I hold a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and have worked in a number of different organizations offering counselling and support to individuals (age 16+). I have focused on developing my private practice over the last few years and am currently offering counselling in Bristol, Stroud, on Skype and telephone.
I have a strong foundation in the arts, having completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree 18 years ago. I have brought this creative aspect into my therapeutic work and understand the benefits of using creative mediums within the therapeutic process. For some people using creative tools to explore issues and concerns can have a positive outcome.
I have gained experience of working with individuals and groups of people where the presenting issue has been addiction and recovery issues – A life beyond addiction -The Nelson Trust. Addictions can come in the form of substance misuse, gambling, eating disorders, OCD and may be a coping mechanism for a multitude of complex feelings.
I have worked as a counsellor within a charity -The Listening Post. and have over 20 years experience of working in an educational setting, supporting young adults (+16) with learning difficulties and challenging behavior. and have acquired a good understanding of the complexities and challenges that young people have to deal with. This work has lead me to explore and engage in the development of a mentoring provision for young people, offering an opportunity for them to explore issues such as, self-confidence, self-image, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol and how to develop a sense of self-respect.
Being a trained and qualified counsellor, I adhere to the Ethical Framework and Code of Good Practice of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk ) of which I am a Registered Member. I hold both public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
I believe in the individual potential of the counselling process and acknowledge and respect the individuality each person brings.
Coming to counselling with me, I offer a time and opportunity for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting –a time for you.
I hold a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and have worked in a number of different organizations offering counselling and support to individuals (age 16+). I have focused on developing my private practice over the last few years and am currently offering counselling in Bristol, Stroud, on Skype and telephone.
I have a strong foundation in the arts, having completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree 18 years ago. I have brought this creative aspect into my therapeutic work and understand the benefits of using creative mediums within the therapeutic process. For some people using creative tools to explore issues and concerns can have a positive outcome.
I have gained experience of working with individuals and groups of people where the presenting issue has been addiction and recovery issues – A life beyond addiction -The Nelson Trust. Addictions can come in the form of substance misuse, gambling, eating disorders, OCD and may be a coping mechanism for a multitude of complex feelings.
I have worked as a counsellor within a charity -The Listening Post. and have over 20 years experience of working in an educational setting, supporting young adults (+16) with learning difficulties and challenging behavior. and have acquired a good understanding of the complexities and challenges that young people have to deal with. This work has lead me to explore and engage in the development of a mentoring provision for young people, offering an opportunity for them to explore issues such as, self-confidence, self-image, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol and how to develop a sense of self-respect.
Being a trained and qualified counsellor, I adhere to the Ethical Framework and Code of Good Practice of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk ) of which I am a Registered Member. I hold both public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
I believe in the individual potential of the counselling process and acknowledge and respect the individuality each person brings.
