John Burton
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About me
I have an MSc. in Integrative Psychotherapy. I qualified from Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in July 2020. I also have a 19 year background as a Registered Mental Nurse (R.M.N.) in the NHS and a P.G.C.E. in Compassion Focused Therapy (2014). I offer psychotherapy for adults and couples. I work to provide a safe relationship where we can explore things in confidence and safety.
I help you explore and understand yourself. The work helps with with anxiety regulation and difficulty with self regulation of emotions like anger, sadness, grief, and feelings of hopelessness/helplessness, depression, and with conflicts within relationships. Issues of motivation and ability work can be addressed, as well as changing behaviour patterns. It may include working with developmental trauma from childhood, complex trauma and PTSD.
I offer a free 20 minute online initial consultation. The next stage is an assessment session, either face to face or online. If we agree to work together I suggest a trial of 6 sessions face to face or online. Further work may be time unlimited. Endings are best planned but there are no obligations.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have trained to MSc level 7 as an Integrative Psychotherapist at Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. I have practiced this developmental-relational approach for the last 4.5 years. I have 8 years experience with Compassion Focused Therapy, having trained to P.G.C.E. level under it's founder Paul Gilbert at Derby University. I also have 20 years experience as a registered mental health nurse. I am a registered member of the UKCP. I have also completed a Diploma in Couples Counselling at Sherwood. The award of the Diploma is currently pending successful completion of an assignment.
I have worked with most types of psychological issues in at least one of these capacities. This includes what psychiatry might diagnose as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, major and moderate depression, with and without psychosis, anxiety and compulsive disorders, various personality disorders and personality styles, various addictions, autism, ADD (ADHD).
Various forms of trauma in others has been a central theme in all my work, though not all of us see ourselves as necessarily traumatized. I have undergone prolonged psychotherapy myself and believe passionately in the model I practice.
Member organisations
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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 online session
Additional information
I offer a free initial 20 minute consultation.
Individual and couples sessions are weekly and cost £50 for 60 minutes.
Initial 90 minutes assessments are £55.
