Teresa Lewis Msc PgDip BA(Hons) MBACP(Accredited) UKRCP |  |
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Teresa Lewis Lewis Psychology CIC Berrington Lodge 93 Tettenhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9PE View map |
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tel: 01902 827808
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web: www.lewispsy.org.uk Click here to Email me |
Profile
Teresa Lewis is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and registered with the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP). Teresa qualified as a counsellor in 1995 and holds a Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy. She has held lecturing posts specialising in counselling and has been responsible for the training and professional development of literally hundreds of counsellors in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands. Teresa is also a qualified adult educator and holds registration with the Institute for Learning (IFL). As a recognized expert in her field Teresa is frequently asked to review and endorse counselling and psychotherapy books for international publishing houses. She also regularly features in the press where she is asked to comment on areas such as stress, relationships and other psychological and emotional issues.
THE PRACTICE
Teresa is the founder and Director of Lewis Psychology CIC, which is a Wolverhampton counselling and wellbeing practice. The building, Berrington Lodge, was originally built in 1866 by renowned architect George Bidlake. It has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard and hosts cellular air conditioned rooms, a private waiting area and free off road car parking.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES
Lewis Psychology CIC’s head office is based in Wolverhampton but counselling services can also be accessed at GP surgeries, business premises and other venues by arrangement.
HOW TO FIND LEWIS PSYCHOLOGY CIC
* By car: Lewis Psychology CIC is on Tettenhall Road (A41) approximately a half a mile from Wolverhampton town centre. Soroptimist House is to the left and the Shell garage to the right.
* By bus: If you are travelling via public transport Lewis Psychology CIC is on the 501 bus route from Wolverhampton bus station. You will need to get off the bus on Tettenhall Road just before the Shell garage. The bus stop is directly outside Soroptimist House.
* By foot: Approximately a 15 minute walk from Wolverhampton city centre.
OPENING TIMES
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm
Saturday 8:30am to 6:00pm
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING INFORMATION
Telephone: (01902) 827808
Mobile/text: 0774 888 5614
Website: www.lewispsy.org.uk
If nobody is available please leave a message on the confidential 24 hour answering service and your call will be returned.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
* Masters Degree (Msc) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
* Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
* Post Graduate Certificate (PgCert) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
* Bachelor Degree with Honours (BA Hons)
* Diploma in Counselling
* Certificate in Counselling
* Certificate in Further Education Teaching
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
* British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
* United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP) Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist
* Institute for Learning (IFL) Registered Trainer
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
* Teresa continues to update her knowledge and skills by attending training events and by conducting further study.
OTHER
* Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure.
* Registered Data Controller under the Data Protection Act (1998).
COUNSELLING EXPERIENCE
* Qualified as a counsellor in 1995
* Treated thousands of clients with a wide range of problems
* Experienced individual and couple counsellor
* Experienced manager of local psychotherapy services
* Works with local organisations, GP surgeries and individuals to provide counselling support
* Founder and Director of Lewis Psychology CIC
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
* 10 years experience as a counselling supervisor
* Experienced supervisor of qualified and trainee therapists
* Provides supervision to counsellors working in private, public and third sector organisations
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
* 17 years experience as a trainer
* Responsible for the delivery of training programmes to public sector departments including social services and the local education authority
* Works with organisations to provide interpersonal training and bespoke staff development programmes
* Extensive portfolio of courses
* Former lecturer in counselling
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
HEALTH
* Health anxiety
* Unexplained physical systems
* Sleep problems
* Physical injury
* Disfigurement
* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)
* Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
* Preparation for surgery
* Weight management
* Chronic illness and/or disability
TRAUMA
* Rape and sexual assaults
* Road Traffic Accidents (RTA)
* Sexual abuse
* Victims of crime
WORK ISSUES
* Bullying and harassment
* Work stress
* Lack of assertiveness
* Career issues
* Conflict with management / colleagues
* Stress
OTHER ISSUES
*Suicidal feelings
The above list is not exhaustive. Teresa deals with many problems that are not listed and recognises that alot of issues are too complex to fall into neat categories.
Fees
£40 for counselling (50 minutes)
£40 for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (50 minutes)
£45 for couple counselling or relationship counselling (50 minutes)
£40 for counselling supervision (1 hour)
£40 for mentoring / coaching supervision (1 hour)
Lewis Psychology CIC have a limited busary available and as such are able to offer reduced fee counselling to people on benefits. To be eligible you must live in Wolverhampton (WV1 to WV11 postcodes).
Fees are payable by cash or cheque. Cheques are payable to: Lewis Psychology CIC.
Further Information
ABOUT LEWIS PSYCHOLOGY CIC
Lewis Psychology CIC is a Wolverhampton counselling and wellbeing centre. Services include:
* Counselling
* Couple counselling
* Relationship counselling
* Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
* Employee assistance programmes (EAP’s)
* Clinical supervision.
* Wellbeing / psychoeducation groups
* Coaching and mentoring supervision
AN ETHICAL BUSINESS
Lewis Psychology CIC is an innovative, forward thinking social enterprise. As a social enterprise profits are used to benefit the local community. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurants and Divine, the fair trade chocolate company, are examples of successful social enterprises.
