Valerie Collins M.A., P.G., Dip., M.B.A.C.P. (Accred).

Holbrook Belper Derby DE56
07929285508 http://www.counselling-valeriecollins.co.uk Click here to Email me

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I am a mature and experienced 'integrative' counsellor / psychotherapist, which means I integrate different types of therapy to tailor treatment to the needs of the individual. As an alternative, I also use purely cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBT), if this is considered to be more helpful.
I work from comfortable, peaceful and confidential premises with private parking and also on a Derby/Belper bus route (bus stop close by). I am located 7 miles north of Derby city centre, and about 5 minutes drive from both the A38 and the A6. A planner map is available on my website.
The parking, therapy rooms and toilet facilities are fully wheelchair friendly.

Please access my website for further information:
http://www.counselling-valeriecollins.co.uk

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I have a Post Graduate Diploma and a Master of Arts degree (with Merit) in Integrative Counselling and a Post Graduate Certificate in MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

My experience includes working with people with physical disabilities, visual impairment, prison work and the NHS. I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means my work and practice meet the standards of a competent, ethical and independant practitioner. I also have the status of UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor / Psychotherapist (United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists). My professional development is ongoing and up to date.

You may have concerns or queries about counselling or psychotherapy or the process involved. Please contact me in confidence by phone or e mail for any help or information. I offer daytime and evening appointments.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Alcohol Dependence
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Debt Management
• Dementia
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Gambling
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Schizophrenia
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Smoking
• Stress
• Tourettes Syndrome
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Domestic abuse (both surviviors and perpetrators)
Vision loss
Panic attack

Or if you really don't know what the problem is - don't have a name for it, and want to explore your difficulties and work towards a solution.

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

I charge £45 per hourly session.

Further Information

Are you suffering in silence?

If you are reading this you may be finding some aspects of your life more difficult to deal with at present. Choosing a therapist when faced with so much information available may seem difficult at this time.

Please contact me in confidence if you have any concerns or queries about counselling /psychotherapy or the process involved. I am more than happy to have a chat on the phone to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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