Sue Bruckner, MBACP, BSc Psych (Hons)
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Cemmaes Court Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1ST View map |
The Minster Centre Queens Park London NW6 6RD View map |
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07984 083246
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Profile
At any time, for any one of us, life can seem unmanageable, or difficult to navigate. It is not always possible or appropriate to share our worries with friends or family. This is a time when counselling might help. I am an Integrative Counsellor and member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners, which means that I work within their ethical framework. Since l989 I have worked in the public and voluntary sectors with people with emotional and mental health issues, and also those with problematic drug and alcohol use. In more recent years I have worked within the NHS with children, adolescents, family groups and couples. Until recently I was also a counsellor at the Watford Women's Centre and continue to counsel at the Minster Centre in London, which forms part of my private practice.
I believe that no one theoretical approach suits everyone and therefore chose a training that reflects this. I feel that a greater understanding of ourselves can be empowering and that for many, this is easier to achieve within the safety of the therapeutic relationship.
I have a belief that my own years of personal therapy has helped make me the person I am today. I am therefore committed to trying to support others who question aspects of their own lives, are in the midth of personal crisis or ongoing emotional distress. I feel able to help a person think about a wide range of issues, that have been part of my own personal and working life. I believe I offer a confidential, empathic space, am able to hold very complex, painful feelings, which helps leave you free to explore whatever it is that may have brought you to begin/continue your own personal therapeutic journey.
I believe that therapy should be available to any individual, regardless of gender, culture, sexual orienatation, age, religion, class or disability. I believe I am able to offer a sensitive approach to any person who I work with.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Integrative Counselling - The Minster Centre
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Middlesex University
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate in Solution Focussed Therapy
Diploma in Social Work/Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies
I have facilitated group work with people with harmful drug and alcohol use
I have experience of long term and short term counselling
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Adoption Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self Harm
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
Fees
My fees range from £30-£40 which means I am able to offer concessionary rates.
The fee is for a 50 minute weekly session for individual work.
I am also able to offer negotiable rates for agencies.
Further Information
I can offer a free initial consulation, where we can meet and discuss what you are looking for, and whether we feel that I might be the riight person to provide this.
I practice in both London NW6, which is near Queens Park station and also in central Hemel Hempstead which has good access for public transport and is close to towns such as St Albans, Berkhamsted and Watford; there is free parking available at my home practice.
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