Jim Palmer
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About me
Your energy matters because you matter! My work is about helping connect the fragmented parts.
A little bit about me and what I offer you.
I am an experienced Integrative Therapist and Counsellor which means that I hold a solid foundation in a wide variety of theoretical approaches and have developed my own way of working as a result. In particular I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, relational, and body psychotherapies, as well as new research in neuroscience. I work with individual and group work children, individual adults of all ages.
Together with therapy and since the past 20 years I've worked in CRISIS Teams, CYPS, mainstream and SEN primary and secondary schools Multi-Disciplinary Teams in both the NHS and Education settings, colleges, NEAS (North East Autism Society) counselling charities and ESPA (Education & Services for people with Autism) occupational health organisations and my own private practice.
I cover a huge range of mental health issues such as bereavement, loss, anxiety, anger, addictions, abuse, depression and many other mental health issues.
Seeking help and guidance is a brave step. By looking on this page you have taken a big step!
As an Integrated therapist, I can draw upon a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches tailored to your needs. Over time I can support a deeper understanding of yourself.
Don't see your issue on my page? Please contact me to discuss what you might need because people seek therapy for a myriad of reason, some of which can be out of our awareness until we work with another person. Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation with no obligation for further sessions.
"Be the energy that you want to attract." - Anon
Recommendations:
A helpful way to find a therapist is by recommendation. Below are comments from recent clients and with express permission.
"You have changed my son's life, I can't thank you enough."
"You helped me through some of my darkest times."
"Thank you for being so kind and compassionate."
"My daughter got l so much from your sessions. She'd come on so much since then."
"You have been a credit to our school and anyone who gets to work with you will be incredibly fortunate."
"During the moments when I didn't feel able to open up to anyone, you shone a light on my path and allowed me to see again."
"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create." Buddha
Training and experience:
I am a fully accredited professional member of the UKCP.
I am currently studying my masters in Art Psychotherapy
Enhanced DBS cleared and fully insured.
I offer, Face-2-Face, Online or Telephone.
I can draw upon a wide range of therapies to help you to find understanding and awareness. These can include, Relational, Person-Centred, Creativity and Imagery techniques, to name but a few. individually, this includes drawing on CBT, Gestalt, Solution Focused, Creativity and Imagery techniques (artwork), yet no technical art ability is required. I have a keen interest in Jungian therapy and have experience with dream and active imagination work.
Qualifications/experience:
- BA Honours Fine Art
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy
- MA Art Psychotherapy (on going)
- Transactional Analysis
- Child development
- Trauma
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement and loss
- Eating Disorders
- Self-image
- Self-harm
- Psychosis
- Autism
"The courage to start sees the courage to win."
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate dip. Psychotherapist. Child and adolescent Psychotherapist.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Settling in with the right therapist is crucial to your journey. To get a sense of me, my work and what brings you to therapy, you have a free 20 minute consultation via phone, Zoom or WhatsApp, giving us time to understand what you look for therapy and if we feel we are a fit.
£50.00 for 50 minute appointment
Where applicable I offer reductions for those who need it.
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