Christine Woodward MBACP

Christine Woodward MBACP Complementary Therapy Centre The Old Convent Beeches Green Stroud Glos. GL5 4AD tel: dedicated line 07870 135456 web: www.christinewoodward.bacp.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

I am an individual counsellor and a RELATE trained couple specialist. Relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and addictive behaviour are some of the issues I manage. I also receive referrals from workplaces, charitable trusts, and rehabilitation centres. My work has a short-term focus and I practice in Stroud. Full membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy confirms that I meet their training criteria and I adhere to their code of ethics. I am also a member of an Association for Solution focused practitioners. I am in my early 50s with a grown up family.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

My core training took place over a 3-year period and integrated the psychodynamic and systemic models. My training included 3 years of personal development therapy and I continue to attend specialist training in the areas I work with. I hold Post Graduate and Graduate Counselling Certificates validated by the University of East London and a Certificate from Westminster Pastoral Foundation. In addition I hold a RELATE practitioner Certificate and a Certificate for working with young people. Additional theoretical training includes: cognitive behaviour therapy, and solution focused practice.

When working with couples I aim to improve communication between each partner and help them to understand their personalities and work towards resolving their difficulties. This process is about enriching and repairing relationships where couples may decide to stay together or separate.

Specialist training enables me to work with individuals and couples in the following areas: relationships both personal and work related, sexual issues, addictive behaviour, anger, anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abusive relationships, mental health, suicidal issues, personality disorders, eating disorders, spirituality, chronic illness and the impact of disability.

Before beginning clinical practice I supervised advisors at a Citizens Advice Bureau and represented disabled clients at a Law Centre. Moving into counselling organisations enabled me to further my work and provide a holistic way of working. Drawing on skills from my core and continued training I use an approach which is tailor made for clients and select what is most helpful for them. My focus is on promoting change in short term work.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Bullying

Child Related Issues

Couples Counselling

Depression

Eating Disorders

Low Self-Confidence

Low Self-Esteem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Postnatal Depression

Relationship Issues

Sexual Issues

Stress

Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I specialise in couple counselling
I also work with:
Chronic illness
Cultural issues and
Life's transitions.

Fees

£35
60-minute sessions


Cancellations will incur a discretionary fee if less than 48 hours notice is given.
Payment is due at the close of each session by cash or cheque.

Extra Information

Evening, weekend or daytime appointments may be available.

Also at Consulting Room, Nelson Street, Stroud

Member Organisation(s)

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