Christina Dodd
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About me
Hello,
I'm a psychotherapist and counsellor with experience working with adults who come to me with a range of issues.
These can include anxiety, depression, bereavement, work related issues, relationship breakdowns, neurodiversity challenges, gender and sexual identity, abuse and trauma.
This is not an exhaustive list – it’s just to give you an idea of why working with me may be able to help.
I am both a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I have met the required standards of the BACP and completed a further rigorous application and assessment process.
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye movement, desensitisation and reprocessing), a clinically proven, evidence-based approach that is highly effective in helping individuals manage traumatic or distressing events in their lives. EMDR aims to reduce the distress by helping the brain to reprocess memories in a way that heals the past pain.
EMDR is best known for treating post traumatic stress, but can help with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, chronic pain, low confidence/self esteem, addictions and anger management.
I offer a free initial phone call to discuss your needs and the type of therapy that would be beneficial for you.
I am registered with some insurers and Employment Assistance Providers including AXA, Aviva, Vitality Health and Western Provident Association Ltd (WPA). If you’re registered with an alternative provider, please contact me to discuss how we could work together.
First session:
In our first session we will explore your needs, reasons for seeking help and what you hope to gain from therapy. You will also get the chance to ask questions, so you can decide if you are comfortable to continue.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist at the Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (MHCPC). I completed the Certificate in Counselling Skills and then went on to study for the three year Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling & Therapy.
I have completed my EMDR training with EMDR Consultancy.
Alongside my private practice I'm an experienced counselling assessor with the charity Mind, where I assess an individual's suitability for the service we offer.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Psychotherapy/counselling:
The fee is £75 per 50 minute session.
EMDR:
The fee is £100 per hour.
Payment by cash or bank transfer
I offer a free initial phone call to discuss your needs.
