I am a qualified Humanistic and Integrative counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP). I am warm, approachable and relaxed with a sense of humour. I offer a safe space to work with you confidentially always putting your needs first. I can help you to manage life's stresses and find your strengths providing a safe space for you to explore and understand your emotions.
I can provide the opportunity for you to gain better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others. I will support you by providing a non-judgemental and empathic space to explore different ways of looking at your life and the choices you make. I do not provide advice as I believe you hold the answers to leading a fulfilling life. I am able to integrate other counselling approaches where appropriate, such as Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Existential.
Experience
I also work within an agency supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents where I provide support with domestic abuse, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction and harassment.
I have worked as a counsellor with young adults in an education setting providing support with a wide variety of issues including stress, low self esteem, depression, sexual abuse, self-harm, bereavement and relationship breakdown.
I spent time travelling around India in my early twenties and on my return began working in marketing. I then spent over 20 years working in a field sales environment where I worked to develop small to medium businesses. After having my children, I pursued a change of career direction and have spent over 7 years working in a junior school as a Learning Support Assistant and also providing support for children with issues such as anxiety, bereavement and low self-esteem. This led me to return to study to follow my passion of becoming a counsellor in order to offer help and support to individuals.
Qualifications & Training
BA (Hons) Humanistic and Integrative Counselling (First Class)
Diploma Higher Education (DipHE) Humanistic Gestalt Counselling
ABC Diploma (Level 3) Certificate in Counselling Skills
Online Counselling (Level 1)
Advanced DBS Checked
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP)
Additional Training
Domestic & sexual abuse
Working with victims of crime
The impact of crime
Crime awareness
GDPR
Equality and diversity
Safeguarding children and young people
Supporting young people in dealing with bereavement and loss
Prevent duty training
Supporting young people with eating disorders
Supporting young people in education
Supporting teens to support themselves
Working with anxiety
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