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