Michele Joffe Dip Couns. MBACP
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London NW11 7HB View map |
North West London NW4 |
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07595631061
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Profile
I am an experienced Counselling Therapist who has been in practice for almost 10 years. I work in a confidential setting, offering time, empathy and respect in order that feelings can be expressed and reflected on from a different perspective.
Clients are encouraged to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others. I aim to allow an exploration of feelings and emotions that are often related to their experiences.
I work with adults, teenagers and children in my practice in North West London. The practice is open during the day as well as evenings. I also work via skype.
In response to your initial contact, I will endeavor to set up the first appointment within 24 hours of your call.
As a qualified and experienced Therapist and Counsellor, I am a registered member of
BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abide by their code of ethics and practice.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a Counsellor as well as a Clinical Supervisor (for Therapists) based in North West London, UK and offer the following services:
I offer Counselling to Adults, Teenagers and Children through my practice in Temple Fortune (more about: Counselling for I Clinical Supervision takes place in Hendon, NW4 (more about: Clinical Supervision for therapists). Consultancy for agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Diploma in Brief Focus Therapy Tavistock Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health studies Currently completing the Diploma in Clinical Supervision Completed a course on Emotional and Therapeutic Work with children. Training course in Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Addictions. Completed a 2 year training course on Loss and Bereavement at the Bereavement Counselling Service. During my work as a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, I attended the following Continuing Professsional Development Trainings:
The Clinical Supervison trainings, Modules 1, 2 and 3 Therapeutic work with children Attachment and Loss Parent work Diversity and Difference Presentation skills Casework Study Day, Tier 3 clients Complex cases Groupwork Management Adult Attachments Groupwork Training Child Protection Training Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders Creative counselling and art therapy Disassociation and the client Working with the inner child
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: I am a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics and practice. I am a Registered member of the Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in North London.
EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager and Clinical Supervisor managing Therapeutic Services for children and families in Brent.
Overseeing and managing the Project of Therapeutic services for Children and families in Brent. Attending and participating in regular meetings with the management team and providing regular reports to regional managers on the activity of the project. Delivering a managerial, clinical and supportive role to The Brent team of counsellors. Liaising with field staff as well as social services and other agencies on clinical referrals. Assessing and allocating children to provision and allocating a therapist to each client referred. Providing counselling sessions to clients. Working closely with parents, teachers, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and Child Protection Officer in the delivery of services. Managing, providing clinical supervision and overseeing the complete caseload of each therapist. Managing the appraisal and work review of each therapist, as well as developing strategies and goals for their professional as well as personal development.
Clinical Supervisor for Grief Encounter
Providing individual Clinical Supervision to Grief Encounter Therapists and managing their client caseload. Providing Group Clinical Supervision for Therapists who are involved in the Grief Encounter Workshops. Counselling Grief Encounter clients. Managing the appraisal process for each therapist. Chairing the Grief Encounter Clinical Panel whose purpose is to review the clients referred.
Counselling 4 Change Counselling Service
Assessing adults, teenagers and children in my private practice based in a medical centre. Providing one to one long term and short term counselling. Meeting with the Mental Health staff at the medical centre regularly to co-ordinate the services.
Counselling 4 Change Clinical Supervision
Supervising a number of qualified as well as student therapists in individual, paired and group supervision. Overseeing the client caseload of each counsellor, ensuring they are working ethically and safely, monitoring any child protection issues that should arise. Providing an annual appraisal/review meeting to facilitate their personal growth and development and to evaluate their work performance.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Carers Support
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Couples Counselling
- Debt Management
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- HIV/AIDS
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Learning Difficulties
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
| Abuse Addiction Affairs and Betrayals Alcohol Dependence Anger Management Anxiety Bereavement Bullying Career Counselling Child Related Issues |
Depression Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Eating Disorders Emotional Abuse Gambling Generalised Anxiety Internet Addiction Low Self-Confidence Low Self-Esteem |
Postnatal Depression Pre-nuptial Counselling Relationship Issues Seasonal Affective Disorder Separation and Divorce Smoking Stress Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage Work Related Issues |
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Behavioural Therapy
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Cognitive Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Existential Therapy
- Family/Systemic Therapy
- Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy
Fees
£50.00 per hour
Further Information
I work in an integrative way, which means I cater my sessions to your needs.
As a Counsellor, I do not give advice, but help clients to make their own choices within the framework of an agreed counselling contract.
The counselling that I would provide would include:
- Establishing a relationship of trust and respect.
- Encouraging clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others.
- Actively listening to client concerns and empathising with their position.
- Helping clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns.
- Helping clients to make decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward.
- If necessary, referring clients to other sources of support, as appropriate.
- Supervision available (view supervision profile)
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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