Barry Hill (CBT Practitioner, Dip. Counselling, Cruse Bereavement Accred.)

Barry Hill (CBT Practitioner, Dip. Counselling, Cruse Bereavement Accred.) South Bristol BS3 *** tel: 0117 9531106 Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

I am 57 years old and live and work in Bristol, UK. I am a qualified school teacher, and have spent most of my life working in teaching and training roles of various kinds. I am a member of the Western Buddhist Order and teach Buddhist meditation classes and retreats in and around Bristol.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I qualified in 1993 as a Counsellor with a Certificate and Diploma in Counselling from the Central School of Counselling and Therapy and have worked regularly as a counsellor since then.

For the past 2 years, I have studied CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and have a CBT Practitioner Certificate from the University of the West of England.

I was accredited in 1994 as Cruse Bereavement Counsellor.

I am an accredited Co-teacher in Co-Counselling.

The past 5 years I have been studying Marshall Rosenberg's Non-Violent Communication teachings. I have an NVC Foundation certificate and am currently training to become an accredited NVC trainer.

I have been an Ordained member of the Western Buddhist Order for 7 years, and enjoy exploring the spiritual dimensions of therapy and counselling.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Career Counselling

Debt Management

Depression

Eating Disorders

Relationship Issues

Stress

Trauma

Other areas of counselling I deal with

CBT (Cognitive Based Therapy) and MCBT Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Meditation and Relaxation

Non-Violent Communication (NVC)

Fees

£25 per hour. A concessionary rate is available.

Extra Information

My counselling style draws from all of my qualifications and interests - it is very client-centred. I encourage clients to shape and direct sessions themselves in order to create a safe and creative space.

Sessions are 1 hour, ideally on a regular, weekly basis and I operate a strict Code of Conduct of Client Confidentiality and Respect. I have regular Supervision
with a BAC accredited Psychoanalyst.

Published Articles

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - an Overview - Part 1

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