Susan Lofthouse M.A, B.Sc.(Hons), Adv Dip Counselling, MBACP (Accred)

Blackpool Lancs FY2
01253 352297 blackpooltherapy.com Click here to Email me

Profile

In private practice as a Counsellor since 1995, I have worked with many people over that time on a broad variety of issues. I gained extensive experience of counselling young people when setting up and running the Student Counselling Service of a Further Education College.

I am a Person-centred Counsellor who values this approach as it empowers clients and enables them to regain some control over their lives.  Although well qualified and experienced, I am just an ordinary person who values other people. 

As a Counselling Diploma Tutor, I have encouraged trainee counsellors to develop effective practice, and as a Clinical Supervisor of groups and individuals, I help ensure that clients are experiencing a confidential, safe and effective counselling provision, and their practitioners are being supported. I have also been Supervising other Clinical Supervisors since 2002. 

Training, Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc.(Hons) Psychology 1991
Advanced Diploma in Counselling 1992
Adult Education Teaching Certificate 1995
M.A in Counselling 2000
Diploma in Casework Supervision 2002

Short Courses Attended:
Bereavement & Loss
Fat is a Feminist Issue ( Eating Disorders - Suzie Orbach)
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Person-centred Expressive Therapy Institute (Level 1)
Stress Management
Crisis/Disaster Counselling
Drugs and Behaviour 

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Dementia
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

Fees

£35 per hour Individuals
£40 per hour Couples
£40 - £50 per hour Organisations

I am happy to consider fee reductions under certain circumstances

Further Information

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

• Supervision available (view supervision profile)

Member Organisation(s)