Dianne Bowden
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About me
I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy with over 20 years experience.
I provide a safe and confidential space to explore the life issues that bring emotional challenges. Though we may have friends & family to talk to, there are times when we know we need something more.
No matter what the situation, I believe we all have the ability to heal & grow from whatever life has put in our way. Working with me in counselling offers the helping hand to address your challenges, in a warm, non-judgemental and supportive way. I adapt my approach to your unique situation, not deliver a 'one size fits all' model. This may bring in unexpected humour and laughter, even when you feel your most low or vulnerable.
Underpinned by a Person-Centred approach & years of continual professional development, I have within my 'Counsellor's toolkit’ a wealth of knowledge & experience to enable you to fully explore your issues, to gain new perspectives & insights for achieving positive solutions & improving your mental health & wellbeing.
As a trained and qualified Couples and Relationship Counsellor, I can facilitate you to gain a better understanding of yourselves in connection to others; whether intimate partners or family members (aged 16+).
Having worked within a wide range of settings, including community, education, voluntary & health sectors, I have extensive experience of working with a variety of presenting problems including historic and current issues of:
· Depression/Low mood
· Anxiety/Stress (including work-related)
· Bereavement and Loss
· Anger
. Historic/ Childhood issues
· Significant Life Changes (incl. Redundancy, Impact of illness/physical health)
· Everyday life issues impacting on mental & emotional wellbeing
· Intrapersonal issue (within self - Self-esteem/ Lack of Confidence or Self-worth)
· Interpersonal issues – (Family/ Relationship or communication problems)
. Trauma
I incorporate the following modalities into my work -Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness & Interpersonal Therapy & an expanse of coping strategies and self-help techniques (this list is not exhaustive).
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
- BSc Degree in Therapeutic Counselling
- NCFE - Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy(Level 4)
- NCFE - Certificate in Counselling Supervision (Level 5)
- NCFE -Certificate in Bereavement Supervision (Level 4)
- Couples and Relationship Counselling (Level 5 accredited with CORST*)
- NCFE - Certificate in Mediation & Negotiation Skills (Level 4)
- NCFE - Certificate in Brief Solution Focused Therapy (Level 4)
- NCFE -Certificate in Group Work (Level 4)
- Interpersonal Therapy – IAPT Practitioner training (NSCAP)
- NCFE - Certificate in Counselling (Level 3)
- NCFE – Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2)
Continual Professional Development (CPD) includes (not exhaustive):
Working with the Inner Child, Trauma Sensitive: Integrating The Body in therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Stress Management, Anger Management, EMIplus - Trauma Therapy, Cruse: Bereavement Care, Understanding Self Harm
*COSRT - College of Sexual and Relational Therapists
Experience
With many years experience of working within community, education, voluntary & health sectors, & also in private practice, I work effectively in both brief & longer-term therapy. Supporting clients aged 16 years & above, & Couples/ Family & Relationships, I have extensive experience of working with a variety of presenting problems including (though limited to) depression, anxiety, historic and current issues, bereavement and loss, anger, intrapersonal (within self) and interpersonal (relationships) issues.
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Additional information
Counselling: £50 for an hour session
Couples & Relationship Therapy sessions: £75 for an hour session
Clinical Supervision: £50 for an hour session/ £75 for an hour and a half session
When I work
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I work 3 out of 4 eveings between Monday & Thursday up until 8.30pm, alternating days to meet client demand. I work until 5pm on a Friday.
Further information
I offer therapy face to face in The Bow Street Centre, Guisborough, on-line though Teams & via telephone .
