I am a Person-centred counsellor, I am Senior Accredited with BACP and have been qualified since 1996 and practiced in many settings, but predominantly health.Currently I work in private practice and see individuals and couples, young people and adults.
As a counsellor whatever issue, problem or difficulty [which ever feels the right description]you want to talk about you as a person, will be central to my approach.What you feel,sense or choose to talk about will be of importance and handled with trust,confidentiality and acceptance.In the process,being heard in this way helps gain insight,understanding and helps build your resources to progress forward. People also have found that being valued,accepted and respected by another can enable them to feel more worth, value and acceptance towards themselves.
Whether you feel it's a specific issue, stress, depression, bereavement, low mood, anxiety etc....or you just feel dissatisfied with life and don't know why the reason doesn't have to be clear!
About Me
As a counsellor I started training in 1992 when I embarked on an introductory level I,followed by Level II certificate then I progressed to diploma level in 1996 and achieved Senior Accreditation level with BACP in2010.I abide by the British Association Of Counselling and Psychotherapy's code of practice and ethics.
I engage in regular supervision,I am fully insured and have ongoing training and development to support my professional registration.
I have practised in mainly health settings,GP practices,hospitals both NHS and private.I have worked with a diversity of clients [some hospital based]with a variety of issues.I am comfortable working both short and long term with clients to suit the individual or organisational requirement [employee assistance programmes from 2006].I gain alot of work from client recommendations,and local businesses also.I trained to work with couples in 2009,and have completed bereavement ,victim support and mentor training,I have vast experience of eating disorders [1999-2010].
My private practice began in 2001.My private setting is safe,confidential,professional yet not clinical.Initially counselling begins with a meeting whereby you can decide whether you feel safe to share and pursue the process.
What is Counselling?
Counselling.....is a meeting of two people in the main,a client and a professional counsellor. Counselling usually begins with an initial meeting where you will be able to sense whether you are at ease to proceed with further sessions.It's usual to have the first few sessions close together to engage in the process then depending on the pace you choose the frequency of the sessions.
My aim is to support you on your journey, going at your pace and considering your needs, to understand what you think, feel and believe.I will honour your judgment and respect what you share.
Being listened to in this way by another,helps gain clarity about your situation, make choices and decisions to move forward. This insight and awareness also gives resourcefulness to handle future problems.
My belief in counselling has never faltered,and is a passion which continues to grow and influences me both professionally and personally.I also have experienced being a client as I have had life events that have challenged and made me question, what's going on?
Some issues I have covered:- Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Bereavement,Stress, Depression, General life dissatisfactions, Employment, Relationships, Sexuality, Anxiety, Post Trauma, health, Illness,Family dynamics, Anger, Bullying, Divorce,Critical Incident, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse,Low Self Esteem
Appointments & Fees
Fees
-Introductory Session-£15 [30min] Individual Counselling-£45 [1hr]
Couples-£60 [1hr/30min] Telephone counselling
Location
SK6 2EQ [Bredbury] My practice is located 1 mile from a main motorway network [M60 junction 25] 1 mile form Stockport centre,close to rail /bus networks.
Appointments
These can be arranged to suit and flexible in nature,based around client pace and needs.Telephone appointments are available.
Hours
Appointments available:- Mon-Fri Daytime / Early Evenings
Weekends-occasionally
[ Also home visits considered]
Service Categories
Counselling
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