Christine Parkinson
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About me
Hello, my name is Christine. I am an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. My area of expertise is with adults from the age 18 and upwards. I see clients on an individual basis only.
I work as an Integrative Counsellor, which may include:Psychodynamic therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (R.E.B.T), Person centred therapy, Rewind Therapy, Gestalt, Creative approaches (using music, poetry, drawing, visualisation work, sand-tray therapy, Russian dolls, pictures, written work, metaphors), Trauma aware, Internal family systems aware, Transactional Analysis (T.A).
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained and completed a Diploma in Counselling, at Central Counselling and Training Services (C.C.T.S.) Southampton (2018) and later qualified as a fully Accredited Counsellor in 2020, with the Association of Christian Counsellors (A.C.C). I also have a backgound working in the NHS for over 30 years and gaining experience working in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural community, as a nurse; so have insight and experience working with different areas of health and issues that can arise and mental health concerns that can present.
I have worked as a counsellor for two charities over the past seven years, supporting general counselling issues in the local community of Southampton and also working with pregnancy loss work in Winchester. I receive professional supervision every month and I am up to date with the Disclosure and Barring Service (D.B.S) status yearly. Please access my website for more information at blueiriscounselling.co.uk .
Member organisations
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The Association of Christian Counsellors and Linked Professions is a professional body representing and setting standards for Christian counselling and care in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
When I work
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Available face to face : 9.30 am to 5.30pm, (last session 4.30pm start).
Available online : 9.30 am to 7.30pm,(last session 7.30pm start).
Further information
Please visit my website to find out more about me and how I can support you.
Initial contact can be made through my website at blueiriscounselling.co.uk
