Linda Johnson CPsychol, AFBPsS, Individuals and Couples

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a chartered counselling psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethics and code of conduct.

I am registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council). My registration number is PYL15784.

I have a diploma in couples counselling, awarded by Re:Vision in July 2015.

I completed a certificate in counselling supervision, awarded by Re:Vision, in July 2016, and am currently working towards a diploma. I will complete the study element of the diploma in June 2019.

I have the ILM 3 (Institute of Learning and Management) in Coaching in the Workplace.

I worked sessionally at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton from November 2007 till June 2011.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

EMDR Part 1 and 2 certificated
Couples counselling diploma with Re:vision
LGBT
Couples counselling

Further information

Isle Support is a service offered by my associate Sarah Taylor (also listed on the Counselling Directory) and me. Sarah works from the Quay Street rooms, and I can offer sessions in Quay Street and Freshwater if more convenient.

Phone: 07490 367763

Mail: islesupport@mail.co.uk

Facebook: @islesupportwight

We both previously worked for an organisation which provided specialist counselling for adults on the island. We have had rigorous training that enables us to work safely and ethically with men and women who have experienced any type of sexual assault, violence or rape at any time in their lives, and including child sexual abuse.

We will continue to adopt the model previously used in the organisation, as it is tried and tested. This includes an assessment to ensure it is safe and appropriate to work with you, followed by up to 24 weekly 50 minute sessions.

We understand that having been sexually abused can make it hard for you to trust anyone and may affect many, if not all, parts of your life. You may be left with some or all of the following: feelings of low self-esteem, shame, anxiety, depression, sleep and self-care problems, relationship difficulties and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms. We can help you learn emotional coping skills alongside the counselling so that life feels less overwhelming.

Please be reassured that by coming to counselling with us you are always left with the choice of what you talk about, and there is no pressure to ever disclose the details of what happened to you. Our role is to help alleviate your distress.

We know that affordable counselling for adults in these circumstances is needed and valued on the island. We have a sliding scale of charges, with concessions for those on benefits or low income.

Here are some testimonials from the clients we counselled in the previous organisation. Names have been withheld to protect their privacy:

"When I was introduced to counselling, my life was very limited. I struggled to leave the house or hold conversations with people. I was given the tools, in a safe and caring environment, to begin to change how I lived my life. This has only been a positive experience for me, and although I still face challenges, I now have the tools to cope with them in a constructive way" (Woman in her 40s)

"Being able to talk about what happened to someone who looked at it (the sexual abuse in my childhood) from angles I hadn't thought of before" (Woman in her 60s)

"The counselling has changed my life" (Woman in her 40s)

"I felt safe for the first time in many years" (Man in his 50s)

Fees per weekly session for clients coming to Isle Support (my private fees are different)

Assessment (allow up to 1.5 hours) Free

Proof of unemployment/benefits      £10

Income/savings less than £20,000   £20

Income/savings less than £30,000   £30

Income/savings over £30,000          £45