Marie Wakeham MBACP, Dip. Couns, BA (Hons) RNLD
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Crown Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7QR View map |
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07718653989
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Profile
Working from my practice in Horwich, Bolton: I am a qualified and registered Person Centred Counsellor and experienced integrative counsellor. I also offer Solution Focused Therapy which is a time limited, brief therapy. My training in these areas allows me to integrate different types of therapy, tailored to the needs of you as an individual.
I have worked extensively in the caring professions for over 16 years; as a nurse within NHS mental health and learning disabilities services and in the Private and Charitable Sectors. I am able to draw upon the wealth of experience I have gained working with persons in a variety of settings. I am skilled in working with the complex and painful issues that underlie low self esteem, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
All the above difficulties can lead to persons experiencing stress related symptoms which include changes in sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulties in concentration and feeling out of control. My aim in working with you is to provide a therapeutic space and opportunity for exploring your thoughts, feelings and anxieties; in which you are able to gain new perspectives, challenge negative thinking and realise positive change. I believe that everyone is unique, with the ability and potential to learn, grow and change their life for the better. I will work with you on a one to one basis, at your own pace.
I also have specialist experience in working with persons who have Autism and Aspergers Syndrome and working with family members in being able to understand the condition and the challenges that this may bring.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling
- ABC Level 3 in Counselling Skills
- Manchester Course in Group Psychotherapy
- Transactional Analysis 101
- BRIEF - Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- MHS 342 Core Principles and Practice in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Working with Self Harm
- ENB N47 Care and Management of People with a Learning Disability who present with Mental Health Problems
- BA (Hons) Nursing Studies (RNLD)
- Substance Misuse - From Understanding to Action
- LDS 248 - Principles and Practice of Working with People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bereavement
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Generalised Anxiety
- Learning Difficulties
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
Fees
£30 per 60 minute session
No fee for initial 30min consultation (without obligation)
Concessions available for students and low waged
Free counselling for 2 persons who are in financial hardship at any given time. If free places are occupied then persons may be placed on a waiting list.
Further Information
You may have concerns or queries about counselling or the process involved. Please contact me in confidence by phone or email for any help or information.
I am a full Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am working towards Accreditation. I work in line with their Ethical Framework for good Practice.