Dianne Barton Counselling

London W5
020 8566 2004 www.counsellingealing.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

I am a Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, having trained in the Rogerian approach. I have been a qualified practitioner for ten years and was accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(BACP) in 2004. I am also a qualified counselling supervisor and am an accredited supervisor for the Metanoia Institute.

The type of therapy I practise belongs to the humanistic school of therapy. My interest is in you, the whole person, not just the part of you which is feeling anxious, experiencing relationship issues or has trouble controlling your anger (three common presenting problems). I have worked with most issues over the past 13 years. I also welcome enquiries from those who find it hard to define what is pushing them to seek therapy - maybe a continuing sense of emptiness, or feeling that they can make more of their life.

A recent client's experience in her own words: "I went to therapy with the intention of solving a problem.  A problem that I thought was the bane of my existence, and a problem that I wasn't sure I'd be able to solve. I had never been to therapy and therefore did not know what to expect.

My experience with Dianne was a very welcome one.  From the outset she was extremely welcoming and calm which soothed my jittery worries almost as soon as I walked into the front door.  Over the months that I worked with her, she enabled me to not only find a solution to the problem that I had initially gone to see her about, but she also instilled enough confidence in me that I was able to change fundamental (negative) things in my life which had been hanging over me and which I had been unknowingly clinging on to.  She enabled me to have courage and self belief to get rid of those and to forge ahead so that I find myself in a new house, with a new job and rid of many toxic relationships in my life (mere dreams six months ago!). I truly believe I am a different person today and in a much much better place for having met her.

There are not enough words that I could use to express how fulfilling I have found this experience and how much I have to thank Dianne for it."

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I trained at the Metanoia Institute, having completed my Diploma in 2001 and my Post-Graduate Certificate in Person-Centred Psychological Studies in 2009 (marking 4 years completion of an MSc in Person-Centred Psychotherapy).

I also have experience as an apprentice tutor on the Person-Centred Diploma/Degree course at the Metanoia Institute.

I trained as a supervisor at the Centre for Staff and Team Development and completed my training as a Person-Centred Supervisor at Psychology Matters.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcohol Dependence
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Gambling
• Generalised Anxiety
• Histrionic Personality Disorder
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Smoking
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have extensive experience in working with teenagers and young people generally, from age 11-25. I have worked with issues including managing family break up and reconfiguration, cannabis use, bereavement and many more.

Therapies Offered

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

Fees

I charge £50 for a 50-minute session.

Further Information

As well as my work with adults, I have extensive experience with young people,having counselled in schools, a youth agency and a young offenders' institution. I therefore welcome enquiries from this age group (10-18) in my private practice.

To gain a fuller picture of me and my approach to therapy, you may like to visit my website, www.counsellingealing.co.uk or to give me a ring for a chat on 020 8566 2004.

Because the client-therapist relationship is an integral part of the potential for success of the therapy, no commitment is made until after the initial session - you will need to reassure yourself that you feel comfortable with me and I will need to assess whether I can be of assistance to you.

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