Mike Ryan MA. Dip.Counselling, MBACP, FDAP Accredited

Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG22
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Warwickshire
CV37 6PG
View map		 Mike Ryan
07969780816
http://www.sherwoodcounsellingpractice.com/
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Profile

I practice in both Central Nottinghamshire and Stratford-upon-Avon,Warwickshire. I have 15 years experience specialising in addictions i.e alcohol, drugs, gambling and associated psychological disorders such as anger, depression and anxiety. My aim is to provide a non-judgemental, safe and confidential environment for you to explore painfull and emotional difficulties.

I work with a diverse range of issues including addiction which has been a major part of my therapeutic work in treatment centres and more recently as a private practitioner.

During these years, I have developed an approachable, confidential and responsible private practice providing the following services:

• Face to face counselling to individuals and couples.
• Employee counselling
• Personal development therapy for students in counsellor training.
• Addiction treatment consultancy
• Addiction treatment therapy based upon 12 step model.
• Family therapy (adult)
• Group therapy.

What is Counselling?

At times we all need someone to talk to, someone who will listen and accept us at a time when we are experiencing difficulties in our lives. Counsellors are trained to listen attentively and provide an opportunity for you to explore your problem/s in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Sometimes we are faced with problems we find very difficult to accept or even understand and feel there are no answers or relief from the situation. A counsellor can help you achieve clarity to the problem and support you through this difficult time.

Counselling helps you explore and understand your feelings about a problem or situation in greater depth and enable you to look at what caused you or led you to this difficult place.

Counselling helps you to change and work towards a happier and more fulfilling way of life.

My Philosophy

I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental place to explore and understand areas of difficulty and associated problems. I will help you to cope in the present by facilitating a change to your thinking and behavioural process. The change you experience can help you change the way that you feel about yourself and life in general. Meaningful and lasting change develops through the process of understanding and accepting the self fully.


Family Therapy

I also work with families/loved ones of those experiencing the illness of addiction.

Unfortunately addiction not only affects the person experiencing the illness but also engulfs those closest to them. The abusive and destructive behaviours of the alcoholic/addict manifests itself within the family unit and generates an ongoing experience of chaos and distress and usually the addict remains oblivious to this.
Family therapy is a support mechanism for the loved one/s of the person suffering the illness of addiction. It is a process designed to enable the loved one/s to detach from the negative behaviours of the addict, live their own lives but at the same time apply a more creative and beneficial way of helping.

Family therapy sessions can take place as a group process or on a one to one basis. The addict can attend the one to one sessions if necessary and only with the consent of the family member.

Family therapy is an important part of the addiction recovery process.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I studied & trained at the University of Nottingham and achieved a Masters Degree in Counselling.
I am a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherpy (BACP).
I am an Accredited Member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP).
I am registered with UKRC as an independent Counsellor.
I have worked in both the Criminal Justice system (Prisons) and Community (The Priory) as a Counsellor and Addiction therapist for approximately 15 years.
I also work with family members/loved ones of those experiencing the illness of addiction.
As a member of BACP and FDAP I adhere to their 'Ethical Framework' and work within their 'Guidelines for Good Practice'.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Family therapy ( for those affected by the addict or abusers behaviour).

Group therapy

Relapse prevention

Addiction treatment aftercare.

Alcohol abuse/dependency
Drugs Addiction ( recreational and prescription )
Addictive behaviours - gambling, workaholism, sexual, compulsive shopping, obsessions etc.

Therapies Offered

Fees

I charge £40 per 60 minute counselling session with possible concessionary places available.
A fee of £55 covers the first administrative and introductory 90 minute session.


Addiction therapy will occasionally require a client to attend for sessions of between 1 and 2 hours.


During your initial consultation I will help you to explore your present issue/s, look a little at your life history and ascertain a focus for counselling. We will gain an impression of each other which will allow us to decide whether we can work successfully and positively together. Also this first consultation will allow me an opportunity to answer any questions you may wish to ask about our work together or any concerns you may have brought with you.

Further Information

I am available for sessions during the day or evenings inc. weekends.

My practice is central to Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Worksop and Retford

I have an additional practice in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire where I provide counselling on specific days of the week.

Member Organisation(s)

Registered / Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist

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