Karen Hodgson UKCP REG. MBACP Adv Dip Couns (99|)PG Dip Psych PG Dip Hypno/Psych |  |
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Karen Hodgson Chorley Lancashire PR7 |
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tel: 01257 451737
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web: www.karenhodgson.com Click here to Email me |
Profile
Hello and welcome to my page.
I qualified as a person-centred counsellor in 1999.
I offer face-to-face and online counselling.
I am also a Couple's Counsellor and Hypno/ Psychotherapist.
Please feel free to contact me to ask any questions concerning my therapeutic service either by phone or by clicking onto my e-mail address.
MODE OF WORKING
I see clients face to face and online and offer both short and longer term counselling.
I also offer hypnotherapy for a variety of conditions including IBS, stress and anxiety.
I work with individual adults /couples /adolescents (14 plus), and have a fully cleared CRB enhanced check which is valid until Aug. 2010.
I work for insurance companies and Employment Assistance Programmes (EAP'S) on or off site.
People generally seek out counselling with an immediate need to alleviate some current, on-going stressor. In these situations, the therapy will essentially assess where you are, review your values and goals, and facilitate the process of you finding a more satisfying way of life that reflects your true self.
MY AIM
I aim to help build your own psychological resources so that you are better placed to face life's stresses and opportunities, and to explore and unravel the difficulties or distress you are experiencing right now, or possible loss of direction. I provide a comfortable, safe, confidential and non-judgement service which works towards mutually achievable goalds which serve to promote open expression and exploration of your feelings.
MY PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY IS:
Respect, compassion, empathy and challenge is a running theme throughout my work.
MY APPROACH:
Emphasizes the client's resources for becoming self-aware and for resolving blocks to personal growth.
Allows for the client to determine the direction of therapy.
Puts the client (not the therapist) at the center of therapy.
WHO I AM
I am an integrative counsellor which means I use a combination of approaches that best suit your needs, My main approaches to the counselling process include person centred, psychodyamiic, CBT. Hypno/psychotherapeutic techniques can if we agree, be introduced into the therapeutic agreement during the course of the therapy.
My personal style of working is integrative facilitating clients' realistic goals and building on inner resources to resolve their presenting issues.
I qualifed as a therapist in 1999 and have worked in a variety of settings including a:
- male prison/well womens centre/bereavement centre and in student services.
My pathway into counselling occurred due to my love of working with students whilst lecturing in business and management studies in further and higher education during the late 1980's through to the mid 1990's. Many of the skills I developed as a lecturer have proven transferable in my role as a counsellor as some aspects of counselling are educative.
Having developed a keen interest into how clients' presenting issue(s) impact on other family members, I trained as a COUPLE AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLOR with Relate. (1999-2004). During my time at Relate, I developed in increasing interest in alternative ways of facilitating client issues, particularly in relation to their subconsious awareness. This sparked off my training in HYPNO/ PSYCHOTHERAPY. I am a registered hypno/psychotherapist and practitioner with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, (UKCP). www.psychotherapy.org.uk
SPECIAL INTERESTS
My special interest is in dealing with STRESS and Relationship problems.
My personal interest is yoga and general personal development.
I engage in regular professional development and.have just started my final dissertation year as part of a Msc in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have lived in France and have a post intermediate knowledge of the french language.
MY COUNSELLING ROOM :
I work from a calm, comfortable, spacious, well equipped dedicated counselling room which is situated inside my home. You do NOT have to walk through the house to access the counselling room as the room is situated immediately to your left as you enter. Parts of the room have been soundproofed. It has has plenty natural light, and artifical lights are dimmer controlled. All windows have blinds. It is central heated with an added flame effect gas fire. There is easy access to washroom facilities, (not converted for disabled access).
There are parking spaces close to the premises.
DISABLED ACCESS
There are no stairs to negotiate.
There is usually sufficient DISABLED access.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Currently studying Msc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), 2009, (Hypnopsychotherapy Section)
Advanced Diploma in hypno/psychotherapy, (ADHP) 2009.
onlinecounsellors.co.uk (online counselling training), 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in hypno/ psychotherapy, 2004,
Certificate in Basic Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2004.
Relate Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling Theory and Practice, 2003.
Cruse Bereavement Care accredited Counsellor/Supervisor, 2003.
Diploma in Casework Supervision, 2002.
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies, 2001.
Advanced Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, 1999.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education, 2004.
Masters Degree in Education, 1996.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies, 1990.
Certificate in Education, (1988)
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
COUNSELLING:
Self harm/injury
Ageing and mid-life crisis and life transitions.
Separation/Divorce and impact on family system
Affairs.
Work/Home life balance
Family conflict
Self-image/identity issues
Raising low mood.
Domestic Abuse.
HYPNO/PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Weight loss.
Pain managment.
IBS.
Confidence building
Fears and phobias.
Smoking cessation.
Fees
Individual counselling £40.00 p/hr
Couple counselling £50.00 p/hr .
Hypno/psychotherapy £55.00 p/hr
Organisations £50.00 p/hr
Supervision £40.00 p/hr
Further Information
I have a fully cleared CRB enhanced check valid until Aug. 2010.
I see Couples, individuals, adolescents, (14 upwards), organisations, face to face and online for short and longer term work.
I offer counselling and hypno/psychotherapy.
