Tony Ford

Tony Ford 61 Granada Road Southsea Portsmouth England PO4 0RQ tel: 07881488048 web: www.tonyfordcounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

Welcome to Tony Ford Counselling. Within my counselling service i provide a safe, warm, respectful and non-judgementle environment. This confidential environment is a space for you to explore, come to terms and move through hurtful issues that affect your life. Such a space will help to empower and give freedom to you and your environment.
About me: I am fully qualified and insured Humanistic Counsellor, Thought Field Therapist and Rioho Master Reiki Practitioner. My training, alongside my personal journey, has been extensive. Within this rewarding journey I have experienced and studied various Psychological interventions, and holistic, healing methods. Many are in line with my own belief.

“ The belief in the innate capabilities of every individual to achieve what is the best for them, if they are able to understand themselves and their environment.”

I work in accordance to strict guidelines laid down by the BACP code of ethics (British association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and the BTFTA (British Thought Field Therapy Association.)

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

For the last 8 years I have worked with Individuals and groups in helping them understand and relieve discomforts of the mind and body.

* At present I work in private practice, counselling individuals with a range of issues E.g Relationship Problems / Depression / anxiety / Abuse / Trauma.

* I am also a Referral counsellor for Off The record counselling young Adults from 11 to 25, which I do as a volunteer.

* I am also a Registered Thought Field Therapist working with individuals with various traumas, addictions and phobias.

* 2 years with the Samaritans, working with troubled and suicidal individuals.

* Several years working with Reiki, three of which, as Reiki master Practitioner.


Qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in Person Centred and Gestalt Counselling / Psychotherapy.

NCFE Levels 1,2,3 In Counselling skills and theory

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Certificate of training in Bio-Psycho-Social model of Addiction.

Algorithm in Thought Field Therapy (Trauma, Phobias, Addictions.)

Master Practitioner in Usui Reiki Ryho

I am a Member of the BACP and BTFA

Reference

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression

Bullying

Depression

Low Self-Confidence

Low Self-Esteem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship Issues

Schizophrenia

Stress

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I also specialize in PTSD and trauma, self harm and panics. Being a registered Thought Field Therapist i am able to help individuals cope with their existing issues in a very short period of time. This can give clients the freedom to embark on longer term therapy to resolve the deep rooted aspect of their issues.

Fees

* Counselling /Psychotherapy
Counselling £35 per 1hr counselling session
First session £20 (Discount for low earners, OAP’s and students)
Support groups £10 per person per session

* Thought Field Therapy
Consultation £25
Individual phobias £60
Individual Addictions £120
PTSD Calculated on individual needs and treatment required

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