Adam Johnson at Mind2Talk

Training, qualifications & experience

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health
• Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
• Level 1 Award In Mental Health Awareness

I have also completed courses in:

• ​​Working with Loss and Bereavement.
• Understanding Anxiety.
• Understanding Depression.
• Understanding Stress.
• An Introduction to  Emotional Intelligence.
• A "Mindfulness" Workshop.
• One Day Workshop On Transactional Analysis.
• One Day Workshop On Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• I have also completed training on Emotional First Aid for trauma response.
  
  

I am also an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist providing therapeutic support to the charity’s members and partner beneficiaries. I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by my registered governing body.

Full details of the Anxiety UK Approved Therapist scheme can be found here - www.anxietyuk.org.uk/getinvolved/therapists-at-anxiety-uk Details about becoming a member of Anxiety UK to be able to access therapy via the charity can be found here www.anxietyuk.org.uk/membership .

Further information

How Counselling can Help You

I am dedicated to providing you with a confidential and safe environment, this environment is also built around the therapeutic relationship. A client is usually more successful in counselling when they experience a positive and professional relationship with their counsellor. Work can be challenging but is massively insightful and influential for you the client. with your commitment we will find ways together that suit you and work best for you. Belief, dedication and hard work really do create successful results.

What To Expect In Your First Session

Your first session will initially focus on "contracting". Contracting or a "Working Agreement" in Counselling is very important, it addresses things like "confidentiality", "appointment times", "fees" and other areas of counselling. In this session you are made aware of the service I offer and can expect to receive at all stages of your counselling journey. This part of counselling is important for us both to agree on and understand due to the nature of our relationship. After we have looked at the working agreement and you are happy with the offer of service we will then start to explore your "presenting issue". It is called this because often what clients initially focus on in the first session is not always what is really troubling them and that can surface later. The first session allows you to get a feel for counselling and gives us an opportunity to begin to establish that all important therapeutic relationship, which is so influential in counselling success.