Andy McCallum
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About me
Life - what a paradox! An opportunity to be heaven on Earth and at the same time an absolute circus that challenges all logic. Being a counsellor is the best job I've ever had, compared to being a soldier in 1980's South Africa and a Police Officer in the UK in the 90's and 2000's before things got a bit weird after the Millennium. Added to my adventures was becoming a Yoga teacher in 2018, and then everything made sense.
Would you like to come and tell me your story? Share your quirks, your tragedy, your fears, your celebrations, and your hopes and dreams. Share with me how your own adventure looks, and let's look at the patchwork of that together. I love counselling and being a counsellor because a deep one-to-one connection with another human being is the richest experience ever.
I've been a counsellor for 15 years and I define it as, '...that job you love so much you never have to work a day in your life'. I seem to be best at helping with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues, or ADHD and autism. A mysterious sadness that can't be explained is particularly prevalent today, especially after the first Covid-19 lockdown. It's not just the weather or hormones that create thoughts, behaviours, and feelings. Sometimes it's relationships and experiences. Sometimes, it's just getting out of bed and going to work, or not working.
I don't charge the going rate for counselling. It used to be £65 per hour, but for the next 12 months I'm going to charge £20 because I like to think, or hope, that everyone is able to access counselling in spite of their circumstances, like being a student, a single parent, or someone trying to make ends meet as the cost of living goes through the roof. I also like the feeling that I might be doing something to make the world a better place. My 3 adult children are out there on their adventures so that's got to be a good idea!
I hope that's a good biography, and it inspires you to get in touch. The first session is free so you can see what it's like. Thank you for reading, and I hope you have a lovely day :-)
Andy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Short-term and long-term goals are great and an essential part of personal and professional growth to a GREAT life. The first qualification below completes soon.
- BSc (Hons) Psychology 2018-2025 (Open University)
- Yoga, Social Justice, & Leadership: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (06/25)
- Level 6 Adv. Dip. Clin. Supervision 2017
- Level 5 CBT 2015
- Level 4 Dip Therapeutic Counselling 2014
- Level 4 Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy 2010
- Level 4 PTTLS 2013
- Level 4 CET 2015
- IYN Certificate 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2018
- TA 101 2015
- Level 4 Cert NLP 2012
- THRIVE Practitioner 2017
- Draw & Talk 2018
- Gestalt Therapy (Accred) 2020
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Accred) 2020
- Narcissistic Behaviour & Psychology 2023
- Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy 2023
- Existential Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling 2022
- Advanced Life Coaching 2022
- Meditation Teacher Training (comp to Yoga 200HR) 2021
- Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) 2021
Experience
- Integrative Counsellor 2012 - present
- Counselling Tutor with the CPCAB/NCS 2015 - present
- School Counsellor 2012 - 2019
- Counsellor for D.A & S.V 2019 - present
- Clinical Supervisor 2017 - present
- Devon and Cornwall Constabulary 1992-2010
- South African Defence Force (SADF) 1988-1990
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Living with ADHD and ASD
- PTSD for military veterans and survivors of domestic abuse.
- Homicide and war crimes.
- Any issue in your subconscious that may you feel is just out of reach.
- Dreamwork.
- Divorce.
- Transpersonal and spiritual work or development.
- LGBTQ+ challenges or issues
- Homelessness
Therapies offered
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Fees
£20.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Payment is required before the session begins in advance by cash or BACS. The fixed fee of £20 makes counselling accessible to everyone, no matter your circumstances.
Administration fees for 50hr, 100hr, or other BACP, CPCAB, and NCPS forms for students is a minimum of 1 hour at a rate of £45. I don't provide professional references - thank you.
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