Peter Ryan

Profile

The founding father of counselling, Dr Carl R Rogers said: The ideal therapist is, first of all, empathic. Person-Centred Counselling is unique among talking therapies as its central focus is to listen in the spirit of authentic acceptance and communicate through empathic understanding.

I work in a person-centered way which means that I specialise in meeting YOU - the person.

I work holistically, focusing on facilitating  integration as opposed to segregation, individuality as opposed to generality and on supporting my clients to become self-expressive, self-accepting individuals with deeply developed self-awareness.

For nearly 3 years (Mar'09 – Jan'12), I practiced at Thomas Tallis Secondary School (TTSS) where my natural talent for engaging with challenging youth was highly appreciated. In this fragile environment I was able to demonstrate and sustain trust as well as offer therapeutic acceptance and empathic healing to troubled young people.

At TTSS I facilitated 1:1 and group counselling sessions. I worked sensitively with clients who  presented: aggression, bullying, self-harm tendencies, unresolved loss & grief and bereavement issues, serious sexual at risk behaviour, ADHD, anger, anxiety, low-self esteem, self-loathing, stress, trauma and substance misuse.

Prior to taking up the above role I practiced as an empathtic counsellor for over two years at Brent Addiction Counselling Service (BACS).

At BACS all of my clients sought counselling to overcome their alcohol and/or drug dependency (ADD). However, while supporting  clients in helping them overcome their ADD it became clear that their dependency was often rooted in deeper unresolved emotional problems. Neglect, physical and/or sexual abuse, self-harm, anger, aggression, rage, anxiety, depression, bulling, domestic violence, loss & grief, including bereavement, were some of the additional issues clients and I worked successfully with at BACS.

My telephone counselling has the same high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality as face-to-face sessions. If you feel more comfortable talking about distressing issues over the phone and in the comfort of your own environment, then this type of counselling service I provide may suit you better. It will also save you time, as there is no need to travel.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

TRAINING

Ealing BAPCA: Series of excellent 1-day discussion groups

• Exploring Shame and the Actualising tendency, May '12
• Exploring Relationships and Vulnerability, Apr'12
• Exploring Sexual abuse, Mar'12
• Exploring Anger,Feb'12
• Exploring Intimacy, Jan’12
• Exploring Trauma, Nov'11
• Exploring Conflict in Groups, Nov'11
• Exploring Grief, Sep'11
• Exploring Narcissism, Aug’11
• Exploring Congruence’ Jul’11
• Exploring Laughter, May’11
• Exploring Empathy, Mar’11
• Exploring Conflict, Feb’11
• Exploring Loneliness, Jan’11
• Exploring Self-harm,Nov’10
• Exploring Anxiety, Oct’10
• Exploring Gender, Aug’10
• Exploring Depression, Jul’10
• Exploring Low Self-esteem, May’10
• Exploring Depression, Apr’10

Nov - Dec'11: An Introduction to Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Facilitator John Threadgold

Apr'11: Voice and Movement Workshop, UKAHPP Annual Gathering of Members

Jun'10: Workshop on Trans-Cultural Counselling and Psychotherapy, Facilitator Colin Lago, M.ed.-FBACP- UKRC- BAPC accr. Counsellor and Trainer

Feb'10: Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Facilitator Dr Sarah Heke, Institute of Psychotrauma

Jan'10: SurvivorsUK, Telephone Helpline Training

Apr'09: DAAT & Sexual Health Training, Hepatitis C-Update

Oct'09: Youth at Risk Performance Coach Training for Education

Jan'10: HMP Holloway, Understanding the Effects of Imprisonment

Jun'06: SANELINE Training Programme, accredited by the Open Network & endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists June 2006

Nov - Dec'03: Introduction to Greek philosophy, The Mary Ward Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sep06 Jul08:Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Sep05 Jul06:Intermediate Counselling Studies, Certificate Level 3
• Sep04 Jul05:Intermediate Counselling Skills, Certificate Level 2
• Mar Jul04:Introduction to Counselling

EXPERIENCE

• Mar'09 - Jan'12 - Thomas Tallis Secondary School:Counsellor & Group Counsellor
• Jan'10 - Jul'10 - SurvivorsUK:Helpline Operator
• Jul'07 - Aug'09 - Brent Addiction Counselling Service:Counsellor
• Dec'08 - Jun'09 - Hillingdon Secondary School for Boys:Performance Coach
• Dec'07 - Mar'08 - Prison Advice & Trust Care, HMP Holloway:Support Worker
• Mar'06 - Mar'08 - Saneline, Mental Health Charity:Helpline Operator

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• ADHD
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcoholism
• Anger Management
• Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bullying
• Carers Support
• Child Related Issues
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Issues
• Schizophrenia
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

Fees

Sliding Scale Fees

Low cost counselling, high value therapy.

Students and people who are unemployed can take advantege of my discounted rates £20 for a 50-minute counselling session.

Earners and employed people £40 for a 50-minute counselling session.

Assessment/Introduction

Before we start the counselling I will need to carry out an assessment/introductory session. This will provide you with an opportunity to explore whether the person-centred counselling I offer is what you would like to commit yourself to. It will also allow me to gather general information about your health.

A fee for assessment/introduction is £20.

Cancellation Policy

A minimum of 48 hours notice is required when making a cancellation. If less than 48 hours notice of cancellation is not given by you, then the full fee will be payable at the next session.
In the event of me not being able to provide you with a session through illness and/or an emergency, I will give you as much notice as possible and offer you an alternative date.

Further Information

I am registered as an associate counsellor with United Kingdom of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (UKAHPP)and abide by their Code of Ethics and complaint procedures. UKAHPP ref no: 613.

I am also a member of British Association of the Person Centred Approach (BAPCA); ref no: P01595.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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