Caroline Woodford
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About me
I'm an experienced integrative counsellor. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, sadness, PTSD, Self-harm, domestic abuse, addiction, sexual abuse and some chronic medical conditions (non-exhaustive list).
My own personal experience of counselling led me to wanting to help others who may be struggling emotionally e.g. Anxiety or Depression.
Within my private practice or on a walk and talk I offer a confidential and safe space helping the client to identify and explore what's difficult for them right now along with any associated feelings allowing the person to be heard in a empathetic, trusting and non judgemental way. Sessions are either face to face but can also be over video chat or telephone, or outside on a walk and talk. My general approach is relaxed and down to earth.
Additionally I've taught yoga for 24 years and counting, my yoga journey began when I was experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in my early 20's. I found that having a holistic approach to wellness using both regular counselling as well as yoga helped me to gain equilibrium. I teach yoga classes in and around the Truro, Newquay areas, several days a week.
I'm happy to answer any enquiries you may have by telephone, email or Holistic Approach Cornwall social media.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Person - Centred Counselling (2013- 2014)
Diploma in Person - Centred Counselling and Therapy Level 5 (2014- 2016)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2016)
Resolv certificate (2017)
Experience for many years working with domestic abuse/sexual abuse and Trauma - for a Womens charity (2015 - 2017)
Face to face counselling - young people age 11yrs - 19 yrs
Generic counselling (Penhaligon Counselling Agency) - Adults (2015-2016)
CPD (Continuing professional development) October 2014 - Present.
Anger and Single Session Therapy - Windy Dryden June 2021
Trauma Course - Gabor Mate June 2021
Motivational interviewing - June 2020
Trauma focused CBT - Feb 2020
Trauma & Addiction March 2019
Human Development July 2019
Compassion Focused CPD - Oct 2019
Trauma & Addiction March 2019
Relational Depth (Mick Cooper) 2019
CBT Advanced 2017
CBT Introduction 2016
ASIST 2016
Dyslexia
Autism
GDPR
Health & Safety
Child Protection
ADHD Awareness
Data Protection
Safeguarding Adults
Suicide Prevention and Risk
Equality Diversity
Prevent
Suicide Prevention.
Cognitive stimulation Therapy (Age UK) and Steady on Buddy (2013)
Active IQ in Health Related Activity session (2014)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health and Social Care) (2010-2011)
Two years on the BSc Hons Physiotherapy (Plymouth) (2011- 2013)
Iyengar Yoga Teacher qualification (Beginners/General)- Level 1- 2001 Level 2- 2003
I'm experienced with working with people in a hospital setting within a Rehab therapy team. In this setting I worked with adults who have experienced trauma and usually have other additional chronic health conditions, I left this post in March 2017 after working there for 3 years.
I'm also experienced with face to face work with young people presenting with e.g. anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity/gender, abuse, bullying (non - exhaustive list) I've been working with this age group for the two years and counting whereby I go into schools in and around Cornwall.
My experience also comes from my own life experience , I’m a mother to three children and understand the complexities of juggling work and home life. In my spare time I love listening to music, paddle boarding, Yoga and time with family and friends.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial consultation - £25 (helpful in establishing whether my service suits your needs)
Fees are £50 (competitive prices)
Consideration will be given to people experiencing financial difficulties and a reduced fee working on a sliding scale can be discussed and agreed on.
When I work
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Weekdays various mornings and early evening , mainly Friday morning and Saturdays.
