Christine Kingsley-Mills - UKCP reg; MSc. Psychotherapy; MEd.Human Relations
About me
Hello. I am a professional Gestalt Psychotherapist and trainer registered with UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy). Established since 1993, I work in private practice in Glen Parva, Leicester.
I work with individuals, couples and groups. Dealing with a full range of issues such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, illness, bereavement and loss, I like to work face-to-face and relationally with people as equals, and to encourage the development of self-esteem and self respect. My work is aimed at helping people see their own way, their own patterns and to explore their inner selves to discover what makes them a unique individual with unique responses to life developments, situations, events, crises, confusion or unhappiness. I use primarily Gestalt approaches, although other models of therapy, together with current research, are used as appropriate.
Attending to here-and-now experiences are central to the therapeutic process. I believe that increased awareness of our bodily responses, symptoms, illnesses, dreams and fantasies, thoughts, feelings and behaviour can lead to more conscious choices and to a release of creative energy. This process can empower us to fulfil more of our potential and lead more satisfying lives.
In Gestalt therapy the main concern is with your responses in the present .This might involve looking at your past and how it affects you here and now. The main aim is to aid understanding and awareness in a non-judgmental manner.
From this supportive relationship we are often able to move towards constructive ways of being and changing.
What now? You can Email: kingsleymills@outlook.com or Telephone: 01162789598
Ample free parking;
Direct bus route and frequent service (84; 85) from centre of Leicester
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a range of experience working in various settings with individuals and groups mainly within the Education and Health Services. I gained my therapeutic skills over many years of training, study, personal development and supervised practice, including:
- Registration as Gestalt Psychotherapist with UKCP
- Supervised private clinical practice since 1993
- Five years training for the Master of Science in Gestalt Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- Four years training as a teacher leading to a Bachelor of Education degree
- A further year training for the Master of Education degree in Human Relations
- Trainer and consultant in organisational and personal development since 1989
- Twenty years experience as a teacher, including managerial roles
- Five years experience in the Education Advisory Service
- Two years as a trainer in Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Personal and clinical experience of individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy since 1991
- Ongoing supervision of clinical practice
- Ongoing continued personal development
Member organisations
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.
UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50 per hourly session (Some concessions available)
Concessions offered for
Further information
Ample free parking.
Direct bus route and frequent service (84; 85) from centre of Leicester
