Dawn Thomas PG DIP/PG Dip CYP/ MBACP (Complete Counselling)
Email meMerthyr Tydfil
Mid Glamorgan
CF47
07825496175
About me
I am a qualified Integrative counsellor, For those unfamiliar with counselling jargon - an 'integrative approach' simply means that I am able to 'integrate' or choose from any number of theoretical approaches. This integration will include the best known 'brands' such as Relational psychodynamic, humanistic , cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) or existential. This has the advantage of being incredibly flexible and of giving you the client an important voice in just how much or how little change you would like to achieve and over what length of time.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My details can be found on the BACP register ( no:698178). I offer a highly confidential service and am able to see clients at my private practice in Merthyr Tydfil
Attending counselling for the first time can be a big step and I appreciate that you might feel anxious about what might happen, this is why I hold an initial consultation with no obligation to continue. There may be times when you need support and the art of listening is the first step in helping someone through difficult periods in their life. Counselling is a non-judgmental experience where you can discuss your problems in confidence within a safe space where you feel supported.
I am now able to offer a therapeutic programme to couples experiencing domestic abuse in their relationship. This package will involve working safely with offender, victim and children in order to allow the offender to make positive changes, safety planning for the whole family and allow the family to live together free from abuse or to separate safely and amicably. I offer this service to clients in private practice and through referral from voluntary and statutory organisations. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this service further.
I specialise in trauma and qualified in REWIND therapy in 2017.
You will be seen in a private and confidential space. There is parking available directly outside the premises.
GP, corporate clients and EAP referrals welcome.
Training, qualifications & experience
Postgraduate Certificate Counselling (person centred) Newport University Wales
Postgraduate Diploma Counselling, LV 7 (Integrative pathway) Newport University Wales
Postgraduate Diploma Child and adolescent counselling LV 7, Newport University Wales (Outstanding Achievment award obtained from the University Wales Newport)
Community Action Against Domestic Abuse (CAADA) qualified Bristol (2010)
NVQ/ILM LV 3 Frontline Management & supervision
Restorative approach facilitator (certificate level)
Systemic approaches to working with families affected by domestic abuse (this work includes working directly with the whole family)
Trained to facilitate perpetrator programmes for domestic abuse (men centric London)
Qualified REWIND practitioner - trauma specilist
Advanced Training skills
Childhood sexual abuse
child protection (LV 4)
vunreable adults (LV 3)
Personality Disorder
domestic & sexual violence (adults & children))
Multicultural counselling (honour based violence & FGM)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Loss & bereavement (Adults/children)
Play therapy & story work (children & adolescents)
Working with offenders of domestic & sexual violence
Disordered eating (anorexia, bullimia nervosa)
Restorative approach (children/adults)
Maternal infant mental health training
working with offenders Domestic abuse (Respect trained)
Attachment disorders
Trauma focused work (FDAM London)
Working with perpetrators of domestic abuse (RESPECT)
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hearing voices
- HIV/AIDS
- Internet addiction
- Learning difficulties
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Psychosis
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sex addiction
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Areas of previous/current employment
Domestic Abuse Resource Team - Project Manager/counsellor - 2006- 2011
Torfaen Women's Aid - Counsellor - 2010-2012
HMP Cardiff Prison - Counsellor - 2010- 2013
Atal Y fro Domestic Abuse Services - counsellor - 2012- 2014
SMD counselling& Psychotherapy services - counsellor - 2012- 2014
Seren Counselling & Training - Counsellor - 2011- 2012
NPTC Group - Young persons counsellor - 2013 - 2014
Gwalia care & support - Project manager - 2014 - 2015
Almond tree counselling service - Counsellor - 2015 - 2016
Adytum Counselling services - Counsellor - 2014 - present
Cyfannol Women's Aid - Lead counsellor 2015 - 2016
Family Action Wales - Project Manager 2016 - present
DRIVE project - case drive manager 2018 - present
GP, corporate clients and EAP referrals welcome.
Therapies offered
Fees
Individual clients £45 (60 minute session)
Children & adolescents (3 - 17 yrs.) £45 (60 minute session)
Student counsellors requiring compulsory sessions £25 (60 minute session)
Students £30 (60 minute session)
clinical supervision to counsellors and staff working for the voluntry sector £50 (60 minute session)
corporate clients £45 (60 minute session/ including reports)
Systemic couples therapy to target domestic abuse within the family £80 (per session) this will include the use of two therapists and reports made available on request.
Clients will be offered an appointment within 24 hrs of contact (where possible).
Weekend & evening appointments are available.
Further information
I provide group training/courses on working with victims and offenders of Abuse. Training packages will be tailored specifically for clients needs.
I am now able to offer a therapeutic programme to couples experiencing domestic abuse in their relationship. This package will involve working safely with offender, victim and children in order to allow the offender to make positive changes, safety planning for the whole family and allow the family to live together free from abuse or to separate safely and amicably. I offer this service to clients in private practice and through referral from voluntary and statutory organisations. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this service further.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which is one of the first organisations to have its voluntary register assessed and accredited under a new scheme set up by the Department of Health. This is administered by an independent body which is accountable to Parliament; The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
Accreditation means that the BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists meets the authority’s high standards in governance, standard setting, education and training, management, complaints and information.
My practice encompasses the code of ethics set forth by the BACP which is available to view on their website.
Maps & Directions
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Availability
I offer evening and weekend appointments only at this time.
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
I provide clinical supervision to staff working in domestic abuse agencies and have over 15 years experience within the field.
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