About me
Hello and Welcome. I am a BACP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering Professional Counselling, Psychotherapy and Clinical Supervision in Devon. With 15 years of experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am a qualified to an advanced level.
Providing expert Therapeutic support to help you navigate life's challenges.
Working with children (6 years and upwards), young people and adults.
I work in the beautiful surroundings of Rural Mid Devon and have a private therapy practice in Morchard Bishop.
Professional Membership
- Accredited Counsellor with the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Bupa Recognised Psychotherapist.
Individual Therapy
One to one therapy sessions, providing a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Sessions are tailored to meet your individual needs and focus on what you want to achieve through Counselling.
Creating a safe, compassionate, confidential space for healing, growth and understanding through the Therapeutic Relationship, I offer Face to Face, Online, Telephone and Walk and Talk Therapy sessions.
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, 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+
- Animal Assisted Therapy - Donkeys & Horses
- Neuro-divergency
- Work Related Stress
- Relationship Difficulties and Attachment
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Bereavement, Loss and Suicide
- Childhood Related Issues
- Trauma
- Bullying and Self Esteem
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with clients and many years of experience working in Psychology, and Social Care. My approach is Person-centred and Integrative, I have trained extensively in Gestalt Therapy, Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, Trauma Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
Clinical Supervision
I am a qualified Clinical 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, Pastoral Care & 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:
- Integrating EMDR & IFS & Trauma Recovery - Dr Daphne Fatter.
- The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma Healing Through the Senses - Prof. Bessel van der Kolk.
- Internal Family Systems - IFS Therapy, Integrating Models and Clinical Applications - Prof. Richard C. Schwartz.
- Autism and Trauma - Dr Tanya. PESI.
- 60 Hours - Animal Assisted Therapy (Equine)
- GSRD (LGBTQ+) Gender, Sexuality Relationship Diversity.
- Trans, Non-binary and Questioning Clients: Serge Nicholson.
- 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.
Alongside working with these issues listed above, I have a specific interest in: Neuro-diversity, Attachment Theory, Trauma work and Equine Therapy.
Experience
I have many 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.
Currently, I am working with horses and donkeys on a small farm and a local business, using Animal Assisted Therapy techniques. This approach has incredible benefits for people struggling particularly with anxiety and low mood. For the past 10 years, I have been working with the Amber Foundation. I have previously worked with the Intercom Trust and now for a number of years, volunteering with a local Youth Club.
I currently undertaking Advanced Trauma and Attachment Theory training, 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 Clinical Supervision.
For further information, please see my website: www.christinahutchings.uk
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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.
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 with horses and Donkeys, plus other farm animals.
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.
£80.00 per hour for an Animal Assisted Counselling Session (Donkeys/other animals).
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 for a One Hour Supervision session.
£80.00 for a One and a Half hour Supervision 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.
When I work
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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.
