Edward Alexander Conn

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BSc. (Hons)., P.G. Dip. (Couns) MBACP
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location_on Middlesbrough TS4 & Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a specialist psychotherapist with 25 years experience with complex case work. My approach to psychological support focuses on the present rather than unduly on the past. I find clients want insight, advice, information and understanding of their circumstance as well as emotional support. I work with my clients to collaboratively build the outcomes they desire.

  • "When I called on Edward for help, I was in a desperate and thoroughly miserable place, struggling to function day-to-day. I was struggling to make sense of a recent traumatic experience which had caused my life to completely fall apart. I was impressed with Edward's ability to get to the heart of the matter quickly; he absolutely nailed it each time I brought him a different aspect of my problems."

I understand that approaching the idea of therapy can be nerve racking, and as such my approach is very relaxed and flexible. I will build and explain an understanding of the issues you bring quickly and gently, to begin working with you toward the outcomes that you want and the quality of life you deserve.
I am happy to treat and discuss any area of mental health concerning you but specialise in a deal mostly with:

Addiction  and combined with mental health (Dual Diagnosis).

"I found Edward a great help when I was dealing with depression and anxiety, and a crisis brought to the surface by alcohol. He helped me to find my way again without being in any way judgmental or prescriptive. I particularly liked the fact that his sessions were relaxed - for someone who finds it hard to talk about personal matters, I found myself able to talk openly and without fear, even when I was at my most anxious. I am grateful to Edward and I recommend his approach to therapy wholeheartedly."

Anxiety.

"I would just like to say many thanks for your help and support with my anxiety problems . You have helped me to understand why and what was happening , explaining it to me really helped a lot . I can't thank you enough for listening to me and talking me through everything and explaining how to deal with things."

Depression.

"I am doing really well at the moment and managing to hold down my job and coming down on my meds and want to say thank you so much for how much you've helped me....you helped me massively and I'm so grateful"

Generalised Anxiety.

"Before I came to counselling, everyday was a battle. Doubting myself in everything I did, all because of anxiety. Within two quick sessions I have learned that something which was causing me such a problem could be fixed so simply. I have gone from doubting everything to being able to make composed decisions and feeling like I have control. Would thoroughly recommend to any who may be struggling!!"

Life Crisis.

"I was having a very challenging time when I first came to see Edward and this involved my entire family, in particular my partner and young son. Edward always listens and this feels very genuine; as a result you can begin to make sense of what's been going on in your personal life because he is able to explain what's happening. This has been invaluable, as I was faced with some very dark experiences that I've been able to make sense of and shift a huge sense of shame and self blame."

Trauma and and Recovery.

"My previous journey(s) with counselling/talking therapy met with mixed results. With Edward however, I found a trusting, understanding listener who enabled me to move forward from a dark period. I have no doubts that his reflections paved a new way if ‘you reach rock bottom’. I found Edward incisive, helping clarify my difficult past life/work experiences. He helped enormously to identify patterns of behaviour/thinking that clouded my judgement; my day to day troubled existence and to reframe my thinking. It wasn’t easy. But it was worth persevering. And today is better. I feel secure that I will pick up again with Edward if the wheels are coming off. Recognising I needed help for multiple issues, such as addiction, loss (work, bereavement, friends, home life) I found with Edward a counsellor who could herd and guide my thoughts into a more manageable place."

Relationship and Couples.

I have a special interest in the dynamics of relationships and working with couples. Often what I  see is how over time and through over familiarity and life and role changes, relationships suffer, cease to grow and quality of communication diminishes. As a result the relationship suffers as do both parties. Misunderstanding and resentment can then take a foothold. I have developed a way of working with this in a comprehensive and direct way, helping to bring problems into focus quickly and discover better ways of relating that bring meaning and trust back.

My career has been spent with over 15 years specialising in complex issues and delivering pioneering work and developing new ways of treating addictions and effective ways of dealing with anxiety, depression, life issues and personal growth.

I trained at the eminent Psychosynthesis and Education Trust in London as well as in Dual Diagnosis at Teeside University in the North East of England. I have training in hypnotherapy, PTSD and Bio-Psycho-Social approaches to mental health, well being and addiction.

My work and research has been published and I have appeared on BBC1 for my pioneering work in treating addictions, most recently I supported a journalist for The Guardian in a feature piece of complex addiction and previously appeared in The Northern Echo and The Herald (Glasgow/UK).

I have worked with so many different issues over the years it is best to contact me to discuss what I can do to support you and I am happy to talk for free over the phone for initial enquiries.

For full information view my main website: http://www.become-whole.co.uk

For addiction information in Durham: http://www.addictionconsultingdurham.co.uk

I endeavour to get back to any enquiry very quickly as I know how frustrating it can be to leave a message and hear nothing back.



Training, qualifications & experience

I have worked in Dual diagnosis with addictions for 15 years, working full time in community and charitable settings. I have been responsible for the running and setting up of two successful specialist alcohol counselling services and managing and training a team of Counselling Psychology Doctorate students.

I have a private SKYPE based international practice for all aspects of rehabilitation and specialist addiction recovery and transpersonal crises, with clients from as far afield as Saudi Arabia and The Far East, to mainland Europe and all over the UK.

My qualifications are in Business Mangement, Transpersonal Counselling and Dual Diagnosis and Complex Substance Misuse, as well as shorter courses in PTSD, addictions and many others.

1. BSc (Hons) Management and Administration Studies (Aston University)

2. P.G. Diploma. Psychosynthesis Counselling (Psychosynthesis and Education Trust)

3. Dual Diagnosis and Complex Substance Abuse. (Teesside University)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

Additional information

I charge £55/65 per 60 minute session.

Further information

I am very happy to work with all sorts of issues including:

* Relationships, divorce, seperation, same and opposite sex.

*All aspects of anxiety, compulsion, agrophobia, over thinking and worrying.

*Depression, low mood, lacking focus and sleep problems.

*Trauma, PTSD, abuse, present and historical.

*Personal development, spiritual growth, career, studying, lacking direction.

*Substance misuse, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, M-Cat, psychedelics and entheogens, designer drugs.

* Students, supervision, training.

For further information and more details see my website: www.become-whole.co.uk

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Park View Medical Centre, 276 Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NS

Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3PF

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme