Barbara Freeman MBACP Reg

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. 

Qualifications and Experience

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training - Mindful UK

Mindfulness & Yoga Therapy for Addiction       - The Minded Institute
Mindfulness in Schools Project .b                   - Bangor University
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling               - CPCAB       
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills           - CPCAB                       
TA 101–Transactional Analysis                       - Institute of Transactional Analysis
Levels 1-3 Certificate in Counselling Skills     - CPCAB
Certificate in Further and Higher Education     - University of Surrey

Continuing Professional Development

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Teacher Certificate - Mindful UK

Trauma Summit
Landscapes of Grief - Conference
Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery - Carolyn Spring
CBT Boot Camp Level 2 - Dr.Christine Padesky
Working with survivors of Domestic Abuse - Christiane Sanderson
Running Therapy Groups - Confer
Child Sexual Abuse - Carolyn Spring
Trauma & Dissociative Identity Disorder - Carolyn Spring
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Louise Alexander
The Disintegrating Self (Autism) - Dr Phil Mollon
Attachment Theory - Sir Richard Bowlby
CBT Boot Camp - Dr.Christine Padesky
Self Harm & It's Meanings - Anna Motz
Working with Depression - Gill Bannister
Mindfulness in Schools with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Learning Difficulties and Autism - Dr Phil Mollon
Emotional Intelligence for Leadership
Stress Competencies & Strategy for Management
Resilience at Work
Approaches to Addiction Therapy - Jon Lavender
Anxiety & Stress Management
Working with LGB&T (Lesbian, Gay, Bi- & Transgender) clients
Mental Health Awareness
Loss & Bereavement
Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Yoga Therapy for Addictions - The Minded Institute
Conversations with the Body - Margaret Landale

Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Porn - and Internet Addiction
Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Relationships - Betrayal & Affairs
Mental Health Awareness
Depression & Anxiety
Loss & Bereavement
12 Step Programme
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
Mindfulness in Client Work
Addiction Therapy

In addition to my private practice, I have worked at Sadas (Surrey Alcohol Drugs & Addiction Service), Life Story in Reading and for an Employee Asssisted Programme (corporate) in Farnborough.  I get referrals from Curian Medical Insurance (PTSD) and Triage (Addictions). I also run workshops and retreats for mindfulness based stress reduction therapy, self development, confidence building and Yoga meditation.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga Therapy

Further information

I also offer workshops and courses in mindfulness training/meditation. I teach on a 1-2-1 basis or in a group format and also run corporate training sessions.