Colette Meggison

Colette Meggison
Ivy Cottage
Haworth Road
Cullingworth
West Yorkshire
BD13 5DU

tel: 01535274046
web: www.colette-awareness.co.uk
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Counsellor Profile

My interest and work in counselling has developed over a period of 20 years. I have always had a passionate interest in how we become the people we are,why we repeat the same old patterns in life, such as poor relationships, what can we do to live life in a more satisfying way - are there any choices. I have come to believe that we all have the potential to choose our path in life, to make choices and to change what is not working for us and causing distress. My aim is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your issues and become aware of stuck thoughts, feelings and behaviour. As a counsellor I will not tell you what to do but help you to make your own life choices. I would see you initially for an assessment session to decide if I can help and if you want to work with me. If you do we would initially meet for maybe 6 - 10 sessions then review. It will be up to you to decide to finish or to stay as long as you need . I offer short solution-focussed counselling and long-term open-ended therapy. My approach is integrative and I draw on all three schools of counselling, but my fundamental approach is humanistic. I am a member of BACP, adhere to this code of ethics and am working towards Accreditation. I am fully insured to practice.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

BA(Hons)Social Studies
Grad Dip Coun
Post Grad Dip Coun
Certs. in the following; Transaction Analysis 101, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Relate (Couples Counselling)),Mesmac, TIR(UK), Non-violent Communication, Traumatic Grief, Victim Support (Racial Harassment).Cruse Trained Supervisor .
Experience includes: 12 years in Employment Services, mostly supporting clients with mental, emotional, physical disabilites: 5 years at Bradford University, staff and student counselling; 8 years Marie Stopes International, counselling in pre/post abortion and other health issues:2 years Employment Assistance Programmes: 7 years Yorkshire MESMAC: 2 years Hallmark Cards: 11 years private practice. From 2007, Supervisor with Cruse Volunteers.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship Issues

Sexuality

Stress

Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

confidence, pre/post abortion, self-esteem, family,inner (wounded) child.
In conjunction with DNA Clinics Ltd., I also provide DNA testing to establish true biological parents, grandparents,half and full siblings with full counselling support.
Available at Skipton Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, 14-16, Swadford Street, Skipton.

Fees

£35 per hourly session with some reductions for students or unwaged.

(Fees for DNA testing are available on request)

Extra Information

My premises in Cullingworth are easily accessible from Bingley, Shipley, Bradford, Keighley and surrounding areas. I am also based at Skipton Counselling and Psychotherapy centre offering short/long term counselling.

Member Organisation(s)

BACP	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2007