Jonathan Fifield (PGDip), (MBACP)

Training, qualifications & experience

I specialise in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. I fully appreciate how frightening and debilitating the effects can be and the shame often felt afterwards, particularly in public. However, there is no shame in having anxiety or a panic attack and in fact, it is your just own body and mind over-reacting to outside stimulus or often to a past traumatic event, which has yet to be resolved. Unresolved bereavement is a common cause for anxiety and can lead to panic attacks and even agoraphobia. In western society, death and bereavement is a taboo topic and as such, rarely discussed.

I will work with you at your own pace to ensure that you feel safe and to help you to regain a sense of control again. I work in a non-judgemental manner and my life experience is rich, which enables me to have empathy and understanding for a wide range of issues such as: anxiety, bereavement, chronic illness, relationships, self-image and sexual abuse.

I attended West of England University, where I qualified with a Diploma in Counselling (PGDip.Couns) and Transactional Analysis (TA101). I trained at the Swan Project in Bristol, for several years, where I helped many clients with issues relating to alcohol and drug addiction. I am also trained in working with trans-people and hold a level 3 certificate in Working With Transgender Clients.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Panic attacks

Trans-people

Further information

Therapeutic Approach:

I trained as an integrative counsellor, which includes the following therapeutic models: Gestalt Therapy, Person-Centred-Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy. I also, offer CBT (Change Behavioural Therapy) for short-term work. I am also trained to work with trans-people.

I offer a confidential and non-judgmental safe space to focus on your personal issues, whilst supporting you and working at your pace. I approach each session with empathy and compassion with a strong belief that you have the power to change your life.

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