Carolann Driffield

York North Yorkshire YO10
07748762181 Click here to Email me

Profile

My core approach is humanistic. This means that in the therapeutic relationship, I work with your unique experience and how this has informed how you think about yourself, relationships and the world in which you live. Therefore, I will not ‘categorise’ or ‘label’  I acknowledge each individual’s experience as valid.

I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgemental environment where you will have someone to listen to your innermost thoughts and feelings.  A key part of my work is the quality of the relationship I build with each person I see.  I will work with you, encouraging you to participate in finding a focus to the work, identifying and setting goals and reviewing our progress at appropriate intervals.  I will help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, to look at situations and issues which are causing you distress and feel enabled to achieve your goals, accepting what cannot be changed.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Since starting my counselling training in 2002 I have worked in a variety of counselling settings in which clients varying in age,gender, socio-economic group and ethnic origin have presented with a diverse range of issues.

My expertise includes working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, loss and bereavement, depression, anxiety, relational and attachment issues, low self-esteem, work related issues, abuse, domestic violence, panic disorders,termination/abortion, separation and divorce.

Qualifications (York St John University)

Post Grad Cert Counselling Supervision (2008-2009)
M.A. Counselling (2006-2008)
Grad., Dip., Counselling (2004-2006)
Counselling Psychology 1 (2003-2004)
Key Approaches to working with Clients ( 2003)
Certificate in Counselling (2002-2003)

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Bereavement - loss, suicide
Childhood sexual abuse
Personal development

Therapies Offered

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

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Gestalt Therapy
  - Psychosynthesis

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

£35.00 per (60min) hour

Contact: carolanndriffield@hotmail.co.uk or on 07748 762181 and I shall be happy to answer any questions you may have before we meet. There is a confidential answering machine on this number feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Further Information

My practice is in York; I work from my home office which offers a neutral, tranquil, safe light and airy space. I can offer daytime and evening appointments. There is private parking and frequent bus services from the city centre and station.

As a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I work to their codes of ethics and practice. I receive regular clinical supervision for my practice and attend regular training to ensure my knowledge and skills are up to date. I hold professional indemnity insurance.

• Supervision available (view supervision profile)

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