Diane Coulson
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About me
People encounter difficult times in their lives for many reasons. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, angry, low or depressed and be looking for support in expressing the impact this has on your daily life. Life can bring many emotional challenges and negotiating change and uncertainty can be difficult and distressing. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to reflect upon and explore the difficulties you experience. Together we can gain deeper understanding of what has been happening for you and help you to gain insight into yourself and how you relate to others in your life.
I am an experienced psychodynamic counsellor, registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic principals which allows an exploration of both the presenting problem, the underlying roots and the unconscious, mental processes that influence behaviour. I work with adults of all ages, from many different backgrounds, offering both in-person and online therapy.
My therapy rooms are based within the Chiropractic Clinic in Street Somerset. I work in a comfortable, calm room which is easily accessible by car or public transport. My rooms are on the first floor accessed via a flight of stairs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
- British Psychoanalytic Council and BACP accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling and Attitudes. Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Training with The Foundation for Infant Loss Training.
- Genomic and Counselling Skills for nurses and health care professionals. University of West of England.
- Foundation Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples. Institute of family Therapy /Birkbeck University.
- MSc Health Psychology. University of Westminster.
- BSc Psychology. University of Westminster.
Experience
- Sessional psychodynamic counsellor & intake assessor for Frome based Counselling Agency.
- Previously, Preclinical Course Leader for Frome based Psychodynamic Counselling Training Organisation, for their foundation and introductory courses.
- Personal Tutor for Diploma students at Frome based Counselling Agency.
Member organisations
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The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Initial telephone contact free.
Initial appointment and ongoing weekly therapy sessions is £50.
Payment is request before the initial session and then is invoiced on a monthly basis.
