Christina Hutchings
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About me
Welcome. I have 15 years of experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am a qualified to an advanced level. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the National Counselling Society, SNCPS (Acc) and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with children (6 years and upwards), young people and adults.
I offer Face to Face, Online, Telephone and Walk and Talk Therapy sessions.
I work in the beautiful surroundings of Rural Mid Devon and have a private therapy room situated in Morchard Bishop, Crediton.
Counselling offers you the space to explore a difficult experience and your thoughts and feelings about this in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment. The counselling sessions are confidential and the therapeutic work focuses on what you want to share and would like to achieve from Counselling.
I offer a reduced rate, no obligation 1 hour initial consultation which gives you the opportunity to decide if you feel counselling would be beneficial for you.
I work towards enabling you to develop your potential, feel empowered and find strategies to lead a more fulfilling life, to feel more confident and positive about the future.
I have experience in the following areas:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+ Sexuality & Gender Dysphoria
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Work Related Stress
- Relationship Difficulties
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Bereavement and Loss
- Childhood Related Issues
- Trauma
- Bullying
- Self Confidence
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 15 years of experience of working therapeutically with clients and many years of experience working in Psychology and Social Care. I have trained extensively in the following Models: Gestalt Therapy, Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis. My approach is Person-centred.
Clinical Supervision
I am a qualified Supervisor and offer Clinical Supervision to both Trainee and qualified Counsellors and Health Professionals. Please contact me if you are interested and view my Supervision Profile. I offer a free 20 minute no obligation initial session and I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Qualifications
- Senior Accreditation: National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (2023, NCPS)
- Certificate in Supervision: Level 6 (2019, East Devon Counselling Service)
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling: Level 5 (2014, CPCAB)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: Level 4 (2011, CPCAB)
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Levels 1,2 and 3.
- Advanced Certificate in Transactional Analysis (2009, Iron Mill)
- Diploma in Clinical Psychology and Counselling: Trauma & Attachment Theory (2002, Bridge Foundation)
- Psychology Degree, BA Hons (1999, University of Bedfordshire)
- Early Bird Programme: National Autistic Society (2023, NAS).
- Transactional Analysis 101: Iron Mill.
Continual Professional Development
I am committed to my own Continual Professional Development and have recently completed courses in:
- Animal Assisted Therapy (Horses)
- GSRD (LGBTQ+) Gender, Sexuality Relationship Diversity.
- Trans, Non-binary and Questioning Clients: Serge Nicholson.
- Domestic Violence: Journey Counselling.
- ASD/Autism Awareness: Early Bird Programme National Autistic Society.
- Mindfulness: Heartwood, Dartington Hall.
- Working with Anxiety: Jane Hancock, East Devon Counselling.
- Child Protection and Safeguarding: Youth Worker Course: Mid Devon.
- Dementia: Age Concern: South West.
Alongside working with these issues listed above, I have a specific interest in: Neuro-diversity, Attachment and Trauma work. I have studied these areas to a high level.
Experience
I have over 15 years of experience of working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice. In addition, since 2001, through my work with the NHS (CAMHS) and local charities including Age Concern and Exeter Homeless Action Group, I have been supporting individuals, children and families with complex and diverse needs.
Since 2001, through my work with the NHS (Children's Services) and Local Charities and Agencies including: Journey Counselling Service, CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) Exeter Homeless Action Group and Age Concern, I have been supporting children, their families and adults with a wide range of difficulties: including: trauma, relationships, depression and anxiety.
Currently, I am working with horses and training in Animal Assisted Therapy techniques. This approach has incredible benefits for people struggling particularly with anxiety and low mood. Using music therapy, I have also been supporting elderly people with dementia. For the past 10 years, I have been working with the Amber Foundation: who transform the lives of young people, integrating them back into the Community. I have previously worked with the Intercom Trust and for a number of years, I have been volunteering at a local Youth Club, which I continue to enjoy.
I am a Trauma Informed Therapist and a GSRD Affirmative Therapist.
I have a current Enhanced DBS Check, I am registered with the Information Commissioner's office (ICO) and First Aid trained.
As a Registered member of the BACP and NCPS, I work within their Ethical Frameworks and have regular supervision.
For further information, please see my website: www.christinahutchings.uk
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am currently undertaking Animal Assisted Therapy training.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Welcome. My private practice is based in the tranquil surroundings of Morchard Bishop, in rural Mid Devon, near Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.
For Counselling: I offer a reduced rate of £30.00 for a 1 hour, no obligation initial consultation and thereafter my fees are as follows:
£60.00 per hour for an Individual Counselling Session.
For Supervision: I offer an initial free 20 minute consultation either online or on the telephone and thereafter my fees are as follows:
£60.00 per hour for Supervision
£80.00 for a one and a half hour session.
If you would like to find out more information or make an appointment, please contact me and I will respond to you as soon as I can, within 48 hours.
E: Christina_hutchings@hotmail.com T: 0754 897 2668.
Thank you.
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I have appointments available on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and I have current availability for new clients and supervisees. Thank you for looking at my profile.
Further information
I offer concessions to Student Counsellors and Supervisees, please contact me for further details.
E: Christina_Hutchings@hotmail.com T: 0754 897 2668.
