Qualifications & Skills

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• I hold an AIMS Advanced Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Hypnotherapy

• I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society and adhere to their code of ethics

• I  am fully insured and attend regular supervision sessions with a qualified supervisor

• I hold a full DBS certificate

• My training is in integrative counselling, meaning that I combine the most suitable tools from a number of different therapeutic approaches. I also use tools from hypnotherapy

• PGCE Sec.Ed - 15 years' worth of experience in education

• I attend regular CPD sessions to ensure I am always enhancing my skills and knowledge Some of the training I have attended include: 

Trauma & The Body - with Carolyn Spring

CBT [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy] Diploma [distinction] - The Centre of Excellence

Self Talk and the Inner Critic - Mind Body Breakthrough

Understanding Anger & Emotional Management - Cornerstone

Couple's Counselling Toolkit - The Counselling Academy

Working with Men -  Synergy Counselling

Anger & Aggression Management -  The Centre of Excellence (on-going)

Law of Attraction - Foundation level & Level 2 - The LOAC Academy

Advance Autism Awareness Diploma - The Centre of Excellence

Issues with Which I Work:

I am trained to work with most of the issues people seeking counselling might need help with. Below are the things I specialise in:

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• Helping you to manage your anxiety & stress more successfully

• Helping you to raise your self-esteem and confidence

• Helping you to raise yourself out of depression or low mood

• Helping you find your purpose and direction

• If you feel burnt out in your career, I can help you to rediscover balance in your lives

• Helping you to experiment with healthier ways of building relationships

• Helping you to find your way out of a situation in which you feel 'stuck'

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Whether you see yourself reflected in the issues above or not, a powerful first step towards change for you would be to text or email me to arrange your Taster Session.