Kerry Courtney

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Bangor, BT19 7QT
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About me

Many of us go through times in our life that feel too hard to manage.  Everyday life can seem overwhelming and sometimes our own identity and self-worth can get lost in the chaos. Counselling is just another tool where you can explore your questions, fears and goals in order to understand what you need and how to get there. No issue is ever too small. If your situation and feelings are overwhelming you, they are important.

I offer confidential counselling to adults 18+.  I incorporate psycho-education into my sessions, to help bring understanding to your mental health concerns.

During our initial meeting (the assessment), we will explore your background and the reasons that brought you to counselling.  I will explain the process from the beginning and I will give you space to share with me, what you feel comfortable sharing.

Training, qualifications & experience

Training:

I began my counselling training in 2007, gaining a degree in Humanistic Counselling Practice, before completing my Post-Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. I gained my certificate in Complex Trauma and Childhood Abuse in 2017.

I am currently completing my Level 6 Qualification in Supervision.

Qualifications:

  • Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (in progress)
  • Cert. in Complex Trauma & Childhood Abuse (NCS Accred.)
  • Level 5 Post-Qualifying Diploma Counselling Children & Young People
  • Bachelor of Arts Humanistic Counselling Practice
  • N.C.S Accred. Registrant
  • B.A.C.P Member
  • Access NI Enhanced Clearance Cert. 2023

Experience:

I have been working as an Integrative Counsellor since 2010. I have counselled in a community-based setting; primary and post-primary school setting; participated in telephone counselling and currently work in private practice.  I have gained approx. 2,000 hours of post-qualified counselling practice.

I have worked first-hand with women and children affected by domestic abuse; families in kinship foster care; families affected by ongoing mental health issues within the home; homelessness and drug misuse.  As well as my private practice, I am currently working with Mental Health Hospitals around the UK monitoring patient safety and good practice from staff, and I am a lecturer with CPCAB in Counselling Skills.

What I offer:

  • Individual counselling for all ages from 18 y/o +
  • Gradual Exposure and 'Rapid Rewind Technique' to help treat PTSD, panic attacks, phobias and abuse
  • Mental Health Workshops for adults
  • Training programmes for organisations

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy 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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

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Fees

£45.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Individual Counselling:

£45 per 50 minute session (reduced rate for trainee counsellors)

Mental Health / Training Workshops:

I provide workshops for organisations: staff and service users.  Contact me for further details on fees, availability and topics.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Appointments are available:

Mondays 0930 - 1630

Tuesdays 0930 - 1300

Wednesdays 0900 - 1800

Thursdays 0930 - 1800

Fridays 0930 - 1300

12 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QT

Type of session

In person

Types of client

Adults
Older adults
Organisations

Key details

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Kerry Courtney
Kerry Courtney