Diane Newman
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About me
We are all have our own 'unique life experience' that shapes our ideology and helps to mould the person that we eventually become. This in turn will have a bearing upon how we perceive our environment and come to terms with the many challenges that may face us upon our journey.
The ethos of 'My counselling' is to 'Celebrate Your Individuality'
I offer a Humanistic and Integrative counselling service that sponsors the creativity of the individual.
I offer counselling for Depression and Anxiety; for bereavement, or loss. Life changing situations that we have no control over, that can leave us feeling debilitated; overwhelmed and un
motivated. It’s important at times like this to work through your issues in a safe space without fear of judgement. In order to be able to reach clarity and perspective.
To share is to know that you are not alone.
Please feel free to contact me for more information.
I am MBACP Accredited and follow their ethical code of practice.
Thank you for taking time to look at my profile.
As we emerge from this Pandemic, to stage 4 of the governments road map; some of us will have lost loved ones, livelihoods, or have low mood and anxiety caused by long periods of isolation. Counselling can help us come to terms with life changing circumstances.
Due to Covid 19 precautions being lifted, I will now offer face to face counselling. The offer of online or telephone therapy is still an option for those who prefer this.
Face to face clients, we will still need to be cautious. Please if you have COVID symptoms remain at home.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
Hello my name is Diane Newman
I have had a breadth of experience working within the NHS firstly as a Perioperative Practitioner, secondly as a counsellor. I have also worked as a Counsellor for 14 years and as such I am an Accredited registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and work within their code of ethics..
My qualifications include a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BA hon's degree, I presently work within an NHS talking therapies setting (previously IAPT) as a Counselling for depression, (CFD) practitioner and have recently qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) As a qualified EMDR Practitioner and work with clients who have experienced past trauma or abuse and struggle Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
I offer a humanistic approach to counselling which is integrated with Gestalt therapy.
Historically my experience includes working within organisational settings, in a local hospice, working with pre and post bereavement clients. I have worked within Sheffield Primary Care Trust within a Doctor's surgery and have worked for Calderdale Children's centres seeing adult and Adolescant clients.
For the past 10 years, I have worked within an Improvement of Access to Psychological Therapies services in Bradford district care trust and Calderdale.
I also offer private therapy sessions.
My practice is registered under GDPR. My registration number is ZA841473. This means that confidentiality is preserved in accordance with GDPR regulations
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to Face counselling: £50
However I can work on a sliding scale and offer consessions where appropriate.
Online counselling: £50
Telephone Counselling: £50
EMDR sessions 90 minute sessions £75
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I offer office hours and some evening availability for appointments during the week.
Further information
Bereavement
Losing a loved one is the most devastating and life changing experiences we can have. Coming to terms with a bereavement is extremely difficult, and involves working through several emotional stages. These are known as the Kubler Ross 5 grief stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These stages will not necessarily follow one after the other and can often reoccur over the grieving period. The time that this may take, can't be measured and will be different for each individual.
An aged Grandparent who passes away will be sadly missed; but a parent losing a child or a sudden or traumatic death will turn our expectations and assumptions on their head; causing complex grief. The process of mourning will be defined not only by who the deceased was, but also by the nature of the survivor's relationship to that person.
Our ability to cope at this time can be very difficult, and it can often be helpful to talk to someone who is not connected with your loss. This is where bereavement counselling can be of help.
I will be offering Face to Face therapy from 1st September onwards. Due to Covid, I would ask clients to bring proof of being double vaccinated as I have please. If you experience any COVID symptoms, please remain at home.
I am also able to offer online or telephone therapy.
Please contact me for further information. Thank you for your interest.
