I hold a diploma in counselling skills and a FdSc in Counselling from the University of Bristol. In my professional practice I work as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, which basically means you are at the centre of our work and will steer the direction we go in . I will cherry-pick from a variety of appropriate therapeutic counselling approaches to help and guide the process. I have over 8 years experience and knowledge  working with the following approaches in:

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• Person Centred Therapy

• TA   - Transactional Analysis

• ACT  - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

• SFBT  - Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• MI  - Motivational Interviewing 

• CBT  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 

• CFT  - Compassion-focussed Therapy

 

I don’t believe there is a ‘one size fits all’ solution to counselling, everyone is unique, and our bespoke one to one sessions of counselling will reflect this.

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I have continued to develop my knowledge and have a high level of experience working in the field of Mental Health and Addiction.  Offering  1-1 counselling support and group facilitation at ARA -The Addiction Recovery Agency, BDP - Bristol Drugs Project, and DHI - Developing Health and Independence. I've completed additional training in;

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• RCGP certificate in the management of alcohol issues.

• GamCare- Gambling addiction training.

• Neuropharmacology and drugs training.

• Mental Health First Aid.

• ASSIST suicide prevention.

• Polyvagal Theory

• PESI - Trauma Training 

• Mindfulness Training.

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Which have all given me a great foundation in supporting people with a vast array of mental, emotional, social and addictive behavioural issues, both 1-1 and within group sessions.

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• I'm a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) Registration number is 89727.  I adhere to their ethical framework for good practice, attend regular clinical supervision and ensure I take part in continuing professional development CPD training to enhance my practice.

• I am a Member of Counsellors  and Psychotherapists in Private Practice (CAPPP)

• I hold both public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

• I am the registered Data Controller with Information Commissioner Office (ICO)  reference  number ZA522768.