Beverley Johnson MBACP (Senior Accredited)

Delph Oldham Manchester OL3
07810 648 369 Click here to Email me

Profile

My special interest is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence as effective in the treatment of a wide range of psychological and emotional disorders, such as depression, anxiety and phobias. For 10years I worked in a GP practice, using CBT and interpersonal skills with adults and young people. Currently, I am studying a course in CBT for Anxiety and Addictive Behaviour at Salford University.

In therapy with children and young people I draw on many years experience as a Primary and Special Needs teacher, and my understanding of emotional and behavioural difficulties. During 5years as a therapist for children in foster care I worked with issues around attachment, abuse and anxiety. To support Carers, I regularly delivered training in Life Story work, supporting anxious children and those with attachment difficulties.

As a Relate qualified counsellor I help couples and individuals with relationship difficulties, as they make sense of changes in their lives; whether this is by working to improve a relationship or to have conversations about separation. A lot of the work inevitably involves resolution of conflict and, occasionally, the impact of domestic violence. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment in which these difficult issues may be explored.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Training and Qualifications

Senior Accredited Counsellor (BACP)
Relate Qualified Counsellor
MA Education (1992)
Advanced Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Skills (2010)
Advanced Diploma Person Centred Counselling (1999)

Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Skills (2001)
Certificate in working with Children and Young People (2001)
Certificate in Bereavement Counselling with adults and children (2001)
Training in Telephone Counselling

Experience

10yrs as a CBT and Person Centred counsellor in a GP practice.

Relate couple counsellor since 2004, both face to face and telephone counselling.

Therapist with children in foster care and their carers for 5yrs, specialising in Attachment and Abuse issues.

Voluntary counsellor with Oldham Bereavement Service, supporting adults and children, for 7yrs.

Professional Development

I have monthly supervision from a highly experienced CBT practitioner.

Regular attendance at workshops run by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy (BABCP) including:
- Mindfulness therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT with Children and Young People
- Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People
- Anger, Rage and Relationships

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• ADHD
• Adoption Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Emotional Abuse
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Trauma

Therapies Offered

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

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Family/Systemic Therapy

Fees

My fees are £35 for individuals and £35 for couples. Sessions last for approximately one hour. Fees for children are £30 for a session of approximately 3/4 hour.

Further Information

You may contact me on my mobile 07810 648 369 to arrange an initial appointment. Please note that you would need a car to get to my home, because it is in a beautiful location but not on a bus route.
There is one step to access the house and therapy room.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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