I belive that in order to provide the best professional service, it is necessary to have a combination of extensive qualifications and a great deal of life experience.

I have gained an Honours degree in Applied Psychology, and several advanced Post -Graduate qualifications as a Counsellor. I am also qualified in the Clinical Supervision of other counsellors.

Alongside these, I have completed several certificates in specialised techniques of therapy. I am the author of several articles, eBooks and am currently working on a new book.

My academic qualifications include:

Honours Degree in Applied Psychology

Advanced Diploma in Counselling

Diploma in Supervision

Gestalt Methods

Addiction Care

Creative Methods in Counselling

Domestic Abuse

Transactional Analysis

Attachment and Loss

I am Accredited by the Counselling Society

I am a Member of the British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy

I have been counselling for many years and have had much life experience, which has contributed to my empathy and understanding. Below are details of my counselling philosophy and experience.

My Counselling Philosophy

My method of counselling is "Person-centred." This means that I believe that each person is unique and capable of achieving wholeness - mental, physical and spiritual fulfilment.

The Person-centred philosphy focuses strongly on the relationship between the client and the counsellor, and on the therapeutic changes which can take place when the client is offered the warmth, respect and acceptance that they deserve as a human being. With these in place as a basic foundation, we can then introduce other therapeutic methods.

I am an integrative counsellor. This means that I have been trained in more than one approach. I tailor counselling according to the needs of the client. For example I may work more creatively with a creative person, if they wish. Or, I may then use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods with a person who prefers a more logical approach.

I also take a holistic approach to my work, and will use Life Coaching methods if this is helpful. For example where clients want to look at their habits of smoking, alcohol etc. or to look at work and career motivational issues.

As an Individual member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and subject to its Professional Conduct.

My Counselling Experience

My counselling experience to date has covered a wide range of areas such as

• Bereavement Care
• Relationship Difficulties
• Addiction
• Carers
• Homelessness
• CBT
• Guided Imagery
• Special Needs
• Autism
• Working with Women
• Creative Counselling
• Art Therapy
• Anger Management
• Anxiety and Stress

 

I have helped people with issues such as loss, grief, addiction, difficulties with intimacy, relationships, as well as depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. As a requirement of BACP training, I have also undergone extensive personal counselling. So I know how it feels to be a client.

If you feel you would like some counselling in Weston-super-Mare, or by telephone or online, please contact me on 01934 642976 or via the form provided on the 'Contact' page. I will respond to you as soon as possible to arrange your first free session.