Christine Pond |  |
Profile
I use various supportive skills to help people identify and understand their unmet needs, empowering them to strengthen their own resources, so they are better equipped to resolve their current problem and deal with any difficult life events that may arise in the future.
Effective therapy always depends on how attuned the therapist is to the client and for that reason I offer a half-hour introduction for £10 if you wish to establish that there is an appropriate rapport before you commit to a full counselling session.
Many problems such as excessive anxiety, anger, low self esteem and relationship issues are related to past events and there are specific techniques which are usually very effective enabling the client to leave the past behind and become more confident and able to manage their current problem as well as life in general. These are particularly helpful for panic attacks, childhood abuse and PTSD.
Veterans from the Armed Forces suffering with PTSD can be helped free of charge using trauma focused therapy approved by NICE - see www.ptsdresolution.org. Sufferers do not have to discuss in detail the events which caused the symptoms and evidence has shown this treatment to be effective after a few sessions in 80% of cases.
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Background
After qualifying as a Registered Nurse I travelled and worked in America and Australia. I have always been interested in the connection between 'physical, emotional and social well being' (the WHO definition of good health) and on returning to England I qualifed in Occupational Health working in a corporate environment advising employees on physical and emotional health. I eventually moved into HR running training workshops on self development and helping managers with stress and work/life balance in an increasingly pressured work environment.
Counselling has always been a major part of my role and in 2008 I worked as a counsellor for MIND helping many people with a wide range of problems using the CORE method to evaluate effectiveness
Since 1997 I have attended Human Givens workshops and found this innovative approach to be very effective – most people can be helped in 6 sessions - see the hgi website listed above for more information including Research/Evidence.
I currently work part time in palliative care and for the CRUSE bereavement service. My private practice is in Shepperton - approx.20 mins drive from Richmond and 5 mins from the M3 Jctn 1.
Nearest BR station is Upper Halliford/Waterloo line.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Human Givens Diploma in Counselling
Member of Human Givens Institute (MHGI)
Associate Member of BACP
CRUSE training accredited by OCNW
Occupational Health Certificate (OHNC)
Many counselling training modules during my years working in Occupational Health and HR
RGN - Member of RCN (Royal College of Nursing)
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Panic Attacks
Therapies Offered
Fees
£10 for half hour initial introduction if required
£45 for 1 hour session
Occasionally E mails may not get through to me so please telephone if there is no response to your E mail
Further Information
Enhanced CRB disclosure
Published Articles
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