Christine Blackburn
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About me
Chris Blackburn BACP (Accred) Integrative Counsellor.
I have 20 years experience of counselling within a range of settings including GP practices, NHS and community healthcare settings. My background is Person-Centred/Humanistic but I offer an integrative approach, with a mixture of therapies including CAT, CBT, TA and Solution focused brief therapy. I have undergone training in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have experience of working with Addictions including Gambling.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling 2007
Diploma in Counselling 2003
Foundational skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2004
Cognitive Analytical Therapy Skills (ACAT) 2004
BACP Accreditation 2009
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 2016
EMDR basic training EMDR Institute 2019
Other training undergone, not listed.
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£49.99 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees are £50 per 50 minute session, offering Face to Face Counselling or EMDR in Darlington. I can also offer you the choice of Video or Telephone sessions. I offer reduced fees for student trainees requiring Personal Therapy.
I can offer you a brief telephone free consultation to discuss what you need/counselling structure etc
When I work
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On Mondays Face to face in Darlington
On Tuesdays Face to face near Richmond
Can offer evening appts 6.00pm for Video/ Telephone sessions
Further information
I adhere to BACP ethics and principles and confidentiality is my main priority.
I have experience and interest in working with the following issues eg Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Stress Management, Anger Management, Depression, Bullying, Relationship issues, Trauma, Health issues, Abuse, Addictions and Bereavement and loss.
I can offer brief therapy or longer term work.
If you are finding it difficult to manage your current situation and require some support, Counselling can be very beneficial. I will allow you the conditions to identify the problem, work collaboratively with you to provide options, strategies and solutions. I believe in the value of the Therapeutic Relationship and will endeavour to provide an individual approach that is tailored to your needs.
