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Counsellor ProfileSince 1982 I have worked full-time as a counsellor/therapist within a variety of settings, including higher education, Relate, and private practice. For over 20 years I trained Relate counsellors, and for a time served on the BACP Accreditation Panel.Although nowadays most of my work is supervising the work of other qualified and experienced counsellors, I still see a small number of clients (individuals and couples) for both short, and longer term, work. GOOD THERAPY ~ isn't concerned with papering over the cracks but attempts to get to the very bottom of whatever is troubling you. It explores the meanings of symptoms for you as a person and helps you gain a better understanding of whatever emotional and relationship problems you might be experiencing. Knowledge equals power, and increased self-knowledge and understanding helps you take more control of your life. Good therapy requires effort and commitment from both therapist and client, and the key element is the quality of relationship between the two. In good therapy you can expect to find clear, reliable boundaries and jargon-free talk that focuses on what is going on now in your life, as well as on the influences of the past. A good therapist is alert to how your personal issues might be reflected in the therapy relationship itself, and thereby addressed more directly to help you take that learning back into other areas of your life. COUPLE COUNSELLING ~ requires special skills and experience above and beyond that needed to work with individuals. In couple counselling a good therapist will not take sides or apportion blame, but will help you communicate more effectively and gain a better understanding of the subtleties and complexities of your relationship. SUPERVISION ~ All counsellors & therapists, however able and experienced, are ethically required to have regular professional supervision of their client-work. My supervisor is a trusted colleague and Fellow of the BACP, Anthea Green, and it is with her that I discuss and monitor my work. I ALSO PROVIDE SUPERVISION to several experienced counsellors and therapists who work in a range of settings. Email or telephone me in the first instance if you might be interested in supervision. Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)* British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Senior Accredited Practitioner* Member of UK Register of Counsellors * Relate Certificate in Marital & Couple Counselling * Relate trained supervisor of counsellors, & BACP Accredited Supervisor * Advanced Diploma in Guidance & Counselling (with distinction) Areas of counselling I deal withFeesTherapy sessions last one hour and during normal office hours are currently £42 for individuals & £48 for couples. I recognise that for most of us, asking for help with personal worries and concerns is no small step. Please feel free to either phone or email in the first instance to discuss your requirements and what I can offer. If I have availability, an initial appointment can usually be arranged within a matter of days.Extra InformationAs you see, I have specified some of the problems/isssues I offer help with, but in one sense the focus for all counselling and therapy is always RELATIONSHIPS... i.e.* A RELATIONSHIP WITH SPOUSE OR PARTNER that is causing you concern * HOW YOU RELATE TO OTHERS e.g. parents, children, siblings, sexual partners, friends, colleagues, authority, neighbours, etc. * THE ENDING OF AN IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP through death, rejection, separation or divorce. * YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF i.e. How well you understand and manage your own feelings and emotions (e.g. sadness, loss, anger, tears, guilt, shame, sexual desire) and how you feel about yourself, the body you inhabit, and the life you're living. Member Organisation(s)Log In to update your profile |
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