Anthony Mark Henderson-Begg
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About me
I offer a safe space to talk about anything which may be of concern in your life, which we can then explore at your own pace, to make sense of things, resolve difficult feelings and make positive change. It can sometimes be difficult to talk to family and friends, and having someone to listen without judgement can make all the difference. Counselling can also help us to understand how the past has affected our present life and relationships, helping us to connect to who we really are and to be happier as our true self, which is our human birthright. Counselling can also enable a secure attachment which can help to heal past wounds.
I have worked in a GP surgery, privately, with Agencies like Mindwise and RCN, and abroad, with young people and adults, helping with issues such as anxiety/panic, depression, abuse, trauma, relationship problems etc. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a range of therapies, short and long-term, depending on need and preference, with people of all ethnic origins.
I work towards holistic healing with Western psychotherapy techniques, which where desired, I might combine with Eastern techniques for balancing the energy system to help release old blockages, past traumas, as well as tackling current difficulties and negative beliefs using skills and strategies to become more calm, less stressed, more hopeful and better able to enjoy life to the full.
I believe the relationship between client and therapist is of utmost importance in any therapeutic work, and I will work collaboratively in a way that benefits you. We will explore what it is that you would like to achieve in counselling and work to your agenda. Let's talk via a call/message, or meet for a session to assess our suitability to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- UU Foundation Degree in Counselling, (FdSc, University of Ulster)
- UU Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Studies, (University of Ulster)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education, (University of Liverpool, England)
- B.A.Hons degree in History and Philosophy, (St John’s College, University of Cambridge, England.)
- M.A. (1976) (University of Cambridge, England)
Professional Registrations
Registered with General Teaching Council for England and General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (Tr.Ref.No.202433 & GTCNI Reg. No. 1366873)
MBACP Accred. (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) Membership no.00798455
Accred. Member, NCS (National Counselling Society) NCS16-03363
Continued Professional Development/Experience
- OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Tackling Substance Misuse.
- OCN Level 3 Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People.
- NSPCC Childline counselling and Schools Volunteer Training.
- Educare (NSPCC) Certificates on Preventing Bullying Behaviour, Child Protection Awareness and Children’s Rights.
- Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection.
- Suicide Prevention and Risk Management.
- Mental Health First Aid MHFA Northern Ireland, HSC Public Health Agency.
- ASCERT Certificates in aspects of Substance Misuse and alcohol awareness.
- ASIST workshops in suicide first aid.
- Brief Solution Focussed Training.
- Suicide Prevention Training.
- Understanding Self-Harm. Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
- I have more than 600 hours of counselling experience as Childline Helpline counsellor (Belfast)
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
- Single session for individuals - £40
- Single session for couples - £45
- 6 sessions paid for upfront for individuals - £210 (at £35 per session)
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Can be flexible according to needs of client and availability of room bookings.
Further information
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety and stress or depression, or trauma, often related to relationships or family. Initially we would deeply examine your issues, and together make a plan to address them in various ways that help you get your life back on track. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms after several sessions and then sustained improvement thereafter.
