Lisa Creasey- MBACP & Qualified Integrative Counsellor.

Profile

I am a fully Qualified Integrative Counsellor and member of the BACP(British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I have been trained in several distinct models of Counselling and Psychotherapy such as Person centred, TA, CBT and Gestalt.

As a counsellor I am trained to listen attentively and not pass judgement on my clients. I will help the client to explore their concerns using diffferent theories and techniques .Techniques that can be used outside of the counselling session.

I will also try to help the client make sense of anything that might be affecting them. Should the client wish to make any changes in their life I will support the client in making those changes. I must emphasise that as a Counsellor I am not able to give advice. Counselling enables the client to find the right answers opposed to someone telling them what to do. Counselling will encourage the client to become empowered instead of feeling powerless.

I am a very warm, empathic, genuine and approachable person. These qualities I feel help a counselling relationship. As a counsellor I am very respectful of my clients and my main focus at all time is my client's needs. I will endevour to create a space in which the client feels comfortable and confident enough to talk and to explore the reasons that have brought them into counselling.

The reasons for coming to counselling do not have to be present. Often experiences from the past if not dealt with can have an impact on our day to day lives for example: the client might experience emotional or physical symptoms.

Counselling can be short term or long term. The client does not have to commit to a set number of sessions.
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Counselling is often referred to as "The talking therapy" I am a firm believer that verbalising what is going on in our our lives is the first step in healing , accepting and moving on. Having had my own personal therapy I understand counselling on both sides of the coin..as a Counsellor and also as a Client.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

CPCAB Level one in Counselling
CPCAB Level Two Counselling Skills
CPCAB Level Three Counselling Studies

Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

I have attended many workshops to further my training such as:

Creative Therapy:
Working with Children:
Child Protection:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:
Attachment and Seperation

I also have a very keen interest in Mental Health and also coping and living with long term illness. This is an area that is very close to my heart.

Member of the BACP

I am currently working in private practice seeing both adults and children as well as working within a voluntary organisation which takes my work into schools in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Domestic Violence
Overdose/ Suicide Attempts
Alcohol

ME
FIBROMYALGIA
EPILEPSY

Fees

Fee
£30per hour Individuals
£45 per hour for Couples or Families

Individuals on State Benefits or Students are at a reduced rate of £15 for all sessions as long as evidence of this can be provided.

Further Information

Although I have experience in many issues and presenting problems,it is how these issues are affecting the individual's life that is really important.

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Counselling and people are a passion of mine and are a huge part of of my life both working and private.

I receive regular monthly supervision and attend counselling workshops on a regular basis. This ensures that I am working safely and ethical at all times. I am also fully insured.


Supervision:

I would like to also offer my services as a Supervisor. I feel that I have many qualities, skills and experiences that could enhance the clinical work of counsellors both student and qualified. As I appreciate that most client work is often voluntary I have low fees for counsellors requiring supervision;

Fees Based on 1.5 hours a month.
Student Counsellors £25 per month
Qualified Counsellors £30 per month.