Stan Brennan MA, UKCP, MBACP.

Stan Brennan MA, UKCP, MBACP.
7 Montague Road
Crouch End
London
North London
N8 9PJ

tel: 02083409690
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Counsellor Profile

I am an intregative therapist, working with individuals and groups and, more occasionally, couples. I have been in clinical practice for eighteen years. My background was in teaching and
business and I became a therapist through my own personal development. I live with my long term partner and we have a son, 24, and a daughter, 18.
I am a clinical member of the University Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA) and serve as a Vice Chair and Chair of Registration on UPCA's Governing Council. I am a full member of the Group Analytic Society and an MBACP member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and am a member of their Registration Board. I am also a Member/Supporter of the International Cultic Studies Association.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

2 Years training and voluntary work as an Alcohol Counsellor with City and Hackney Alcohol Counselling Service.
Graduate of a six-year UKCP recognised training at a North London Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy organisation. This training included lengthy modules on working with couples, and with groups, and I was UKCP registered by them.
Post Graduate Diploma in Group Psychotherapy at Goldsmith's College.
MA in Group and Intercultural Therapy, also at Goldsmiths leading to UKCP registration through UPCA.
I have therefore completed both Humanistic and Analytic trainings; as well as many and various workshops with which I have maintained a wide interest in the field by engaging in, at least, UKCP's putative requirements for continuing professional development (CPD). This has included, but is not limited to, participation at the Institute of Family Therapy, The Tavistock Clinic and various conferences and short courses.
I have run an outpatients group in the NHS and worked in Lower Clapton Health Centre as an alcohol counsellor for two years.
Since entering private practice in 1990 I have maintained a busy practice, supporting myself with continuing mentor and peer supervision, and CPD. I continue to read and research extensively to support my work. Currently my practice consists of daytime work with individuals and couples. My evening work is with two fortnightly men's groups. I also offer Clinical Supervision for professionals working with groups or individuals. My practice has full professional indemnity insurance through Towergate Professional Risks.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Personality Disorders

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have extensive experience of working with men on fertility issues. Some specific issues which I have worked with clients on include: communication and assertiveness in relationships, anxiety - involving issues such as de-motivation and self esteem - physical, sexual and emotional abuse in family backgrounds, gender re-assignment, recovery from membership of 'high demand' groups e.g. cults, workplaces, and/or training institutes.
I also have extensive experience in supporting clients in dispute with employers and institutions e.g. in grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Fees

£45-£65
I offer an initial consultation session to explore whether we could work usefully together.

Extra Information

I respond to my clients' needs as appropriate; that may be short term or long term, psycho-educational, e.g. cognitive-behavioural, or depth therapy, e.g. working with transference and object relations, in individual or group settings as indicated by the presenting and emerging issues and the client's preference.
I have lately become interested in the pitfalls of overlong therapy and dual roles in the therapeutic relationship. It is, strongly, my belief that rigorous supervision and self examination is essential to maintain appropriate and effective boundaries. To this end I am pleased to be actively involved in the current process of responding to the challenges of the imminent statutory regulation of the profession.
I believe the main purpose of psychotherapy is to enable clients to feel that they are 'good enough'; not to achieve some paradigm which the therapist might aspire to on their behalf. To that end I maintain an 'equal opportunities' perspective e.g. I have worked with many gay and lesbian individuals and couples in my practice, and believe that the honest discussion of racism is the most effective way to challenge it.

Member Organisation(s)

UKCP	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008