QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications and Experience
I am a fully qualified, accredited counsellor and trainer. I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a Higher Diploma in Person Centred Counselling. I have achieved a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills.
I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). BACP accreditation reassures you that a high standard of professional practice has been achieved and is maintained
I attend regular supervision and am fully professionally insured.
I undertake ongoing training essential to furthering my professional development
Experience.
I have extensive experience working as a counsellor in an agency setting and in my private practice. I work as an affiliate counsellor with the Royal college of Nursing (RCN) union, offering brief telephone counselling to its members. I am the Lead Lecturer on the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at South Gloucestershire & Stroud College.
I have worked to support a wide range of people through a variety of life issues including;
Depression
Anxiety
Isolation
Loss of meaning in your life
Low self esteem
Relationship or family difficulties
Work related issues
Bereavement and loss
Illness
Sexual abuse
Addictions
Eating disorders and body issue