Sue Wintgens

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About Sue

Sue is an experienced therapist, originally trained in Imago Relationship Couples Therapist and has many years expertise in helping people find the tools they need to deal with their unique set of challenges.

She works with couples as well as individuals and enjoys the balance in helping both types of clients. She is involved in presenting workshops, trainings and public speaking and her ongoing dedication to learning is reflected in participating in other international clinical trainings and reading extensively.

Her husband, Brett, is a certified Business and Executive Coach and an Imago Educator. Together they have 7 children and several grandchildren and have made their home in England since 2002.

Individual counselling

Counselling is an act of courage in which you admit you don't have all the answers you would like and are open minded enough to find a safe place to do some work in finding your answers! Wether its anger management,depression,anxiety or issues of low self esteem, in the safe place you create with me, you will find yourself becoming more aware of the skills and wisdom you already have, as well as learning some new ways of thinking and quite a few new skills.

How does it work?

Through a mixture of psycho-education, practical exercises and an expanding self-awareness, you will find yourself on an exciting learning experience that will open your eyes to many more choices you have in life. This exploration helps you to move from reacting to life as you experience it to consciously choosing how you want to be in any situation.I invite people to view the therapy as an integrated package with a booster weekend in upskilling your relationship skills. This package of therapy and workshop gives the best, most cost and time-effective results.

What will I learn?

• How to use self-awareness to increase the choices you have in your life.
• How to communicate in safe and effective ways.
• How to look at relationships from a new, more empowering perspective.
• How to maintain healthy emotions and outlooks.
• How to empower yourself to reach towards your potential.

Couple Counselling

Couples sometimes get 'stuck' in their relationship and experience increased conflict and growing disconnection. Through a process of Psycho-education and upskilling, couples begin to re-engage with each other and work out new ways of being in the relationship. Increased levels of safety and connection can rapidly improve the experience of the relationship, giving the Couple new hope. The initial session is a minimum of two hours long and afterwards the couple choose how often and how long they would like to work ,the only restriction being a minimum time of 1.5 hrs per session. For couples coming from afar, Intensives (sessions lasting between 3-7 hours) are often the most effective way to work.

Couple Quest

This is a two day, one-on-one Intensive for couples who are :

*At a decision point - do we part or stay together?

*Experiencing or recovering from a crisis such as an affair

*Have realised that their relationship is in desperate need of a new direction.

Supervision

I offer supervision to coaches and therapists that honours the many different ways of working that bring such a richness to our profession. My own style of working is in the relational paradigm that blends the many trainings and experience of my own development. My vision is to support the unique strengths and abilities of professionals and to be the best resource possible for them to grow into all they would like to be.
Trainings

Sue provides a rich learning space in which therapists, coaches and others can experience her personal blend of Encounter-Centred Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Imago Relationship theory.

She works in a warm, interactive style to help professionals understand more about;

*Moving from insight to encounter

*Creating right brain resonance with clients

*Coaching body and breathe to deepen the encounter

*Using rich metaphors to help clients move faster

*Having more fun together with your clients

With her wonderful sense of humour she invites you to move towards a more confident, responsive style of therapy with couples and individuals.

Tailored Trainings

Sue loves to create bespoke trainings tailored to the specific need of therapist, coaches and self-development professionals.

Some of her more recent trainings include :

*The Brain-wise Therapist (A one day event on Interpersonal neurobiology and how to use it in your practise)

*The art of listening deeply (An evening of looking at how churches can increase their effectiveness in pastoral care)

*The Bridge of Encounter (A 2 day training for professionals interested in how to incorporate the latest brain research into dialogical processes)

She is happy to work with a minimum of 4 people who self-organise, and to enquire about your specific interest, you can contact Sue at sue.wintgens@yahoo.co.uk or call her at 01582 462812.

More Information

My home-office provides a comfortable, discreet space where I work with couples and individuals helping them through a blend of listening,psychoeducation and visuals.
As an experienced couple counsellor, I am an expert in coaching couples in the art of hearing each other empathetically and helping them re-connect emotionally with each other. I have seen how giving the couple some new skills gives them the tools to carry on these important conversations outside of their time with me and they report back how empowering that is for them.
I tailor each meeting to the unique needs of the person or couple and my clients seem to find my warm,personal style effective and comfortable

Together with my husband, we present relationship trainings and workshops in core relationship skills in England, Europe and Africa .I am passionate about the work I do and continue to develop my skills and understanding as part of my vision to help others with skills I have tested in the laboratory of my own relationships.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

BA Psychology
Post Graduate Diplomas in Counselling
Imago Couples Therapist
Imago Workshop Presenter
Encounter-Centered Therapy
Grief and Trauma Counsellor
Relationship Trainer
Supervisor
Emotionally Focused Therapy - EFT

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Bereavement
• Cancer
• Career Counselling
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Generalised Anxiety
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Separation and Divorce
• Spirituality
• Stress

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Couples workshops and trainings
Individual workshops and trainings

Therapies Offered

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

Individual sessions - £50 per hour
Couple sessions     - £75 per hour

Couple Workshops £220 per person
Individuals Workshops  £275 per person

Further Information

Couple Workshops - effective workshops which give your relationship tools and understanding so that you can begin to create the relationship you have always wanted.
Through a mixture of intriguing theory and practical experiences,you learn to look at your relationship through a different framework and learn as well as practise core ,new skills that enhance connection,respect and trust.

Individual Workshops - whether you have a solid relationship you want to invest in or are navigating a shaky one, this workshop gives you the understanding and core skills to move towards the relationship you would like. 
Learning to look at relationships through new perspectives and practising new skills at the workshop will empower you in all areas of your life. 

• Supervision available (view supervision profile)

Member Organisation(s)

Published Articles

• Bringing brain integration into view with clients