Valerie Ann Adams PG Dip Psychosynthesis Therapeutic Counselling

Profile

I offer one to one counselling in my private practice in Ballymena.

I have 15 years experience and I am able to address a wide range of issues and difficulties that cause depression and anxiety.

I invite you to arrange an initial consultation when I can hear what is troubling you and discuss how problems, challenges and obstacles in your life can be addressed and resolved so that you have more freedom to be yourself and enjoy your life. 

Psychosynthesis
Psychosynthesis is a gentle and effective approach

About my Practice
I offer an initial consultation of one hour. 

This is usually followed by six weekly sessions of one hour each. At the end of this period work is reviewed and it is agreed whether more sessions would be beneficial or whether work has completed.

The Initial Consultation
I appreciate that it takes courage to seek counselling and speak about our problems in life. I invite clients to share what they wish and to take their time. I listen attentively and in a non-judgemental way. 

Confidentiality is of paramount importance in my counselling pratice so at the outset I explain confidentiality and its limitations.

This is a time to share your reason for seeking counselling.
And a time for me to explain how I might help you address your issues.
It is important that you feel comfortable to share your issues with me and that you feel I am the right person for you. This first meeting can help you make this decision.
To help me assess your issues I will ask you some biographical details.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Training
I trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London

I had the privilege of training alongside other mature students from all walks of life and various parts of the world. This experience afforded me the opportunity to gain a deep appreciation of difference and diversity. 
 
I have always had a love for people. My training enhanced my capacity to love through gaining a deeper understanding of adverse influences from childhood that challenge our ability to be true to ourselves. 

Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Therapeutic Counselling

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision

Experience
I have been working as a Therapeutic Counsellor for the past 15 years. I find my work very rewarding and fulfilling through guiding my clients to work through their issues and learn more about themselves and their potential. 

As a trained Supervisor I offer supervision to both student and qualified counsellors

I also teach student counsellors who are studying for a Foundation Degree Course in Counselling. I enjoy this aspect of my work also because I like to share my knowledge and offer students the best guidance and information to equip them to address client issues appropriately.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Anxiety
• Avoidant Personality Disorder
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Paranoid Personality Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pre-nuptial Counselling
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Spiritual Abuse

Fees

Fees
Standard fees are £40 per hourly session.

Further Information

The Circle - A Personal Development Programme

Facilitator: Valerie Ann Adams

I have devised this programme to offer you the opportunity to gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Places are limited to 12 per session.
Each session lasts two and a half hours.
 
N.B.This programme is best suited to those who are not currently seeking one to one counselling with me although participants can seek individual counselling with me following attendance at such a programme

Body Feelings Mind 
The three weekly sessions devoted to this topic give you an opportunity to 'tune' into and appreciate the wisdom of your body, feelings and mind and bring these aspects into better balance and harmony. 

Who Am I?
We are one person and yet we are many when we consider the different ways we behave in various situations.

For example The 'Pleaser' part that can't say 'no' to others.
The 'Inner Critic' that leaves us feeling not good enough or inadequate.
The 'Bully' that rules us with 'shoulds' and 'have to's'.

The three weekly sessions in this series aim to help you identify and explore some of the main parts you 'play' and how these serve and limit you.

Relationships
Misunderstandings, assumptions and expectations can compromise relationships and cause disharmony.

Over three sessions we will be exploring the dynamics of relating with others and identify your patterns of relating in order to enhance and enrich your interactions.

To register your interest or for details of the next programme please contact me by e-mail at valerieadams2@hotmail.co.uk

• Supervision available (view supervision profile)

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