Ivan Broad Counselling, Online/telephone Appointments.
About me
Depression, anxiety, addictions, abuse, PTSD, bullying, self esteem, confidence issues, self harm or relationship issues. I can help and know that anyone can change their situation, gain insight into themselves and grow towards their potential. The first step is making the decision to do so and finding a therapist to work with.
I offer a safe and confidential space to begin to assess where you feel you are in your life, and how you wish to move forward.
With over 12 years experience of seeing and feeling the healing potential of a strong therapeutic relationship, I know it is possible for anyone to change. I draw on different models of therapy as an integrative counsellor, and continue to enhance my skills through reflective practice, training and attending experiential workshops.
I am fully qualified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), which is a technique that works with the brains natural ability to process everyday experiences. Trauma disrupts the brains usual processing, but EMDR can get your brain and nervous system functioning again using bilateral stimulation of the eyes or other areas of your body.
I can work with you using EMDR to target and re-process a specific traumatic event such as a car accident or assault. Phobias, Anxiety, Fear and unwanted patterns of behaviour can be worked through in a similar focused and structured block over several sessions (short term work). Please contact me for more information in how EMDR can help in targeting specific issues you may be struggling with.
I may suggest and work with stabilising elements of EMDR while working with you in long term therapy.
I am a qualified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist which is a lovely and often empowering alternative to room based therapies. Working in the fresh air, the horses offer support and can access deep emotional places in clients with their highly tuned non verbal communication. Horses can gently reflect back existing patterns in clients relationships and encourage healthier ways of being. Please watch the powerful videos at the bottom of the page. Contact me for further information.
I have experience of working in short term counselling and long term psychotherapy for local charities and in my private practice.
I have experience of working 1 to 1
I have extensive experience of working in Psychotherapy groups within a Therapeutic community setting.
I also offer professional support to fellow practitioners.
I am a Registered Member of the BACP
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society.
I am an Approved Supervisor by the National Counselling Society.
I am a LEAP registered Practitioner.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Breathwork Practitioner (In training) First-Breath - 2019 - 2021
- EMDR Level 1, 2 & 3 - EMDR Centre London - 2018/19
- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Diploma (LEAP Method) - 2017
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy - 2014
- Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision, Keele University - 2011
- Diploma in Counselling, Stoke On Trent College - 2008
- Certificate in Counselling, Stoke-On-Trent College - 2006
- Level 2 in Usui Reiki - 2006
- Level 1 in Usui Reiki - 2006
Member organisations
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.
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
National Counselling Society
The National Counselling 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
Accredited Register Scheme
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.
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
Counselling/Psychotherapy - 1 hour session - £40 (£50 at SK11)
EMDR - £50 per hour (£60 at SK11)
Clinical supervision - £60 per 1.5 hour session
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy - £55 - 1 hour.
- £80 - 1.5 hour session.
I can offer concessions to those on benefits or low incomes.
Fees are payable at the end of each session.
Further information
I currently offer sessions - Mon - Fri
I offer morning sessions - Sat.
