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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Outdoor Therapist offering an alternative to traditional in the room therapy. I am a qualified counsellor, and an accredited Wilderness Therapist with additional training in working with children and young people. I have over 5 years experience working therapeutically in nature with both adults and young people on a one to one basis and group settings, specialising in domestic abuse. From a person centred perspective I facilitate a safe non judgmental space allowing you to reconnect with your self and nature. Like nature people thrive in the right environment. There are many elements of the natural world which are reflected in our own and can be used to help us through challenging times. Connecting to nature looks different for everyone, during an initial assessment location will be discussed, I work with the individual in an environment that is works for them for some it could be a walk in the park, watching the sea, or more remote woodland
People often report when they have immersed themselves in natural environments they feel a sense of being met at a profound level. They will talk about experiencing a new level of acceptance and belonging.
Early into my therapeutic training I recognised that I wanted to take my practice outside. I have built up knowledge, understanding and awareness in the area, creating a solid foundation enabling me to ethically work therapeutically in nature. Including:
- Accredited Wilderness Therapist
- Member of Association for Outdoor Therapists
- Level 3 Outdoor Frist aid
- Insurance to cover Outdoor therapy
- 1-2-1 outdoor therapy sessions £50 for a 50 minute session. For further information email me.
Training, qualifications & experience
As well as working in a natural setting I have experience of counselling in schools and a Hospice setting both pre and post bereavement. I have facilitated domestic abuse therapeutic groups for both adults and children.
- Introduction to counselling
- Diploma in Counselling level 2
- Diploma in Counselling level 3
- HOPE Facilitator (CBT based 6 week programme)
- Mentor Training (Wilderness Foundation)
- ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- ITOL Accredited Wilderness Therapy Training
I am committed to continually learn and grow both as a person and a therapist. I attend regular CPD to help broaden my understanding of issues my clients or experiencing or an area that I am curious in, these include harmful sexual behaviours, Psychological impact of MND, Polyvagal theory, and Safeguarding Children.
Member organisations
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
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).
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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