Elaine Parker

Lampeter Ceredigion SA48
07973 452561 www.elaineparkercounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

I am an Adlerian counsellor, with my theoretical background based on Alfred Adler's "Individual Psychology".  This approach is holistic, working with mind, body and spirit.  My counselling approach is interactive and equal, myself and the client working together on the issues they bring.  I am interested in helping people feel a sense of belonging, and of courage to tackle what life throws at them.

Alderian counselling can be applied to all situations where people find they need help.

When we feel discouraged, we sometimes need some help to find our way back into the fullness of life.  I look into my clients' early life, as the roots of our "stuckness" can often be found in ways we learnt to manage life when we were very young.  We then work together to find a way to change our response to difficulties, to give ourselves more choice.
I work with people aged 16 and over.

I am also a qualified Family Counsellor, happy to work with the whole family, to explore the dynamics that cause friction in daily life, and to find ways to increase cooperation, so that each family member has a place in the group which is equal and valued.
I am a member of BACP.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

2011                   Certificate in Adlerian Family Counselling

2006 – 2008      Diploma in Adlerian Counselling, Adlerian Society of Wales

2005                  Adlerian Teaching Certificate

2004 – 2005      Certificate in Adlerian Counselling – Trinity College Carmarthen

2004                Counselling and Communications course – Trinity College Carmarthen

2003                 City and Guilds in Adult Education – Level 1, Amersham College

1997 – 1998      Karuna Institute - Foundation in Core Process Psychotherapy    

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Adoption Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Career Counselling
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Gender Identity
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Family Counselling

Fees

My fee for one to one counselling is £35 per hour, although I have a limited number of client places for which I can offer a reduction, depending on financial circumstances, and I offer counselling to students for £20 per hour.

The fee for family counselling is £55 for a one and a half hour session, and this usually only requires one or two shorter follow up sessions.

I am also an experienced trainer, and am happy to put together bespoke training for companies, organisations who work in the counselling/caring/health fields.

Further Information

I have access to consulting rooms in Lampeter and Llandeilo.