About me
Life can be hard, and a significant past event can stop you in your tracks. Are you tired of struggling with childhood or recent difficulties? Perhaps your past is impacting your relationships or causing you anxiety and you are feeling like you are never going to get over it.
Hi, I'm Clayton, and for over 12 years I've helped individuals like you navigate the impact of abuse, trauma, and past issues to build a brighter future. I support people in calming anxiety, improving relationships, and freeing themselves from the weight of the past, enabling them to embrace the future.
If you're ready to take the next step, get in touch. Let's embark on this journey together towards a more fulfilling life.
There are two main ways that I work. My original training was in the Person-Centred Approach. This type of counselling creates an accepting and non-judgmental space, where you are truly heard and empowered to explore your own path.
I'm also trained in EMDR therapy. This is a highly effective and evidence based approach that has proven to be particularly helpful for people struggling with traumatic events. EMDR involves recalling a difficult memory while engaging in eye movements. This process helps to reduce the emotional intensity surrounding the memories so that is no longer impacting you on a day-to-day basis.
I also have experience in mindfulness, eco-therapy, and existentialism, offering varied approaches to suit individual needs.
I’m a Registered and Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), adhering to their Ethical Framework.
I’m the Managing Director and Senior Counsellor at 'Counselling for Social Change' and have a background in community organisations spanning most of my adult life. I'm deeply committed to making a difference.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Over 12 years experience as a private counsellor
- Qualified Supervisor
- Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision - CPCAB
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS (Prof Accred))
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB
- B.A. (Distinction) in Sociology & Writing - Monash University, Australia.
CPD
- EMDR Training
- Certificate - Introduction to Philosophy - University of London
- Epistemology - University of London
- Certificate of Achievement - The Science of Happiness - University of California, Berkley
- Certificate of Achievement - Philosophy and Critical Thinking - University of Queensland
- Safeguarding Adults – Levels 1 & 2 – National Skills Academy
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – LivingWorks
- Working with Problem Gambling (Induction) - Certificate - GamCare
Organisations:
- Managing Director & Senior Counsellor - Counselling for Social Change
- Clinical Supervisor - CLEAR (Emotional Trauma specialists)
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have particular focus on working with trauma and PTSD.
I have worked extensively with social justice movements, survivors of abuse and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee for individual counselling and EMDR is £50 for a 50 minute session
Concessions are available to students and people in receipt of benefits. My concessionary rate is £35.
Couples sessions are £60 per 1 hour session
When I work
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Further information
My face-to-face services are available in Penzance and I can also offer phone and online counselling sessions.
