Linda Walker

Linda Walker
Bristol
Avon
BS7

tel: 07749716734
web: www.lindawalkercounselling.co.uk
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Counsellor Profile

I am a qualified experienced counsellor /psychotherapist and have worked in the field in Bristol for 18 years.

The sort of issues I can help with are listed below and include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress related symtoms, addictive behaviour, bullying and life crisis such as bereavement, divorce, relationship difficulties and work related stress.

I work from rooms in St. Andrews & The Yew Tree Clinic in Westbury on Trym. I usually have evening appointments available and offer a free initial session at St. Andrews or £10 at The Yew Tree.

I began to train as a counsellor following a period of depression and anxiety after the birth of my third child in the 80's. Therapy really helped me (and still does) so I decided to begin to train as a counsellor myself.

I was stimulated by the person centred views of Carl Rogers and I am now a qualified, trained, integrative counsellor combining person centred counselling with psycho-dynamic theory. I have also experience of working with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in addition to my core training . I use CBT when it feels appropriate and helpful to do so.

I believe that we all have within us the ability to change and grow and that being listened to in an environment which is non-judgemental and with someone who has no vested interest in the changes and choices we make can be life changing.

This can be particularly important at times of stress when life feels overwhelming and it is hard to cope or when a problem such as depression, anxiety or difficulty with social situations or work related issues keep reappearing in our lives .

At our first meeting I will listen to you and discuss what has brought you to counselling and together we will talk about what would be most helpful to you; either short or longer term work.

Whether we are working short or long term I usually suggest we meet for a specific number of sessions, usually six but sometimes less, and then have a talk about how helpful the work has been and whether to carry on or not.

In addition to working with general issues as listed below I have also worked in the field of student counselling, alcohol and drug addiction and H.I.V.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I trained for two years at BCPC (Bath Counselling and Psychotherapy Courses in 1988-1990)

I have a Diploma in Professional Studies Counselling from UWE (University of the West of England)

I am a BACP Registered Counsellor(www.bacp.co.uk) and bound by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's Ethical Framework for Good Practice and Professional Conduct Procedure.

I have regular monthly supervision with a qualified supervisor ( in line with the BACP ethical guidelines).

I am also in a peer supervision group.

I have completed a short training in CBT skills.

I can work with a wide range of issues as listed below and in addition I have specific experience in the following areas:

Experienced addictions counsellor alcohol and drugs.

Working with clients at risk of or with H.I.V.

Student counselling/ working with young people (over 16)

Difficulties arising from being a twin or being the parent of twins.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

H.I.V. Work with clients who are H.I.V. positive, fear they are at risk of or may be H.I.V. positive.
Partners/ family and friends of the above.

Young people (over 16)

Student Counselling

Difficulties around being a twin or parenting twins.

Fees

Initial session is free at St. Andrews and £10 at The Yew Tree Clinic, Westbury on Trym. After an initial session you can choose whether to come to the Yew Tree or St. Andrews.

£35 a session

Concessions available please enquire.

Extra Information

I work from counselling rooms in
St. Andrews and at
The Yew Tree Clinic in Westbury on Trym.
There is parking available (on street) at all these practices.

My St. Andrews practice is easily accessible from North Bristol and South Gloucs, including, Filton, Patchway, Almondsbury, Thornbury and Wootton under Edge.
It is within a minutes walk of all the main bus routes in and out of Bristol along the Gloucester Road.

The Yew Tree Clinic is on bus routes to and from The Mall along Falcondale Road.