Kristina Manuel
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I use an integrative range of counselling techniques depending on what I feel my client needs. This can often change and develop as different needs arise for each client - I very much view each as an individual and tailor my approach accordingly. My initial training was in person-centred and gestalt therapy but I have added to my range of skills with a variety of continued training and development over the years. As a result, my methods are an eclectic mixture, but always grounded in my roots with a person-centred approach.
I offer home visits or have a room available that I can hire in Rowlands Gill. I have also used rooms in other venues as appropriate for each client.
Is there anything else specific you need to know? Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
My initial training was in person-centred and gestalt therapy (resulting in a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling), but I have added to my range of skills with a variety of continued training and development over the years. I have completed training in Autism and Asperger Awareness and recently completed a course in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling.
My counselling experience covers a range of clients: I have worked with adults, children and young people; I have a particular interest in autism and have had clients on the spectrum; with experience of being a carer myself, I have also worked with many clients dealing with issues related to being a carer (particularly identity, loss and guilt); I worked with Place2Be as a volunteer, using play therapy techniques with primary-aged children and have experience with teenagers as a foster-carer and counsellor in private practice.
I am a member and committee member of Newcastle Counselling Association and regularly take part in Continuing Professional Development sessions on a variety of topics.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Children’s learning difficulties
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship problems
- Separation and divorce
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
Therapies offered
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Fees
My current fees are £40 per session (standard 50 minutes), plus any additional room hire fees as required.
Home visits requiring travel in excess of 20 minutes may incur an additional fee - this will be discussed and agreed prior to the session.
Further information
Following my experience of Humanima’s Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling course, I am hoping to introduce therapy dogs as an option in my counselling practice in the future. I have two Sprocker puppies called Luna and Tonks. They are very young as yet, but showing early indications of having beautiful temperaments and I hope they will be wonderful therapy dogs. Watch this space for further information!
Maps & Directions
Rowlands Gill, NE39
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
I offer home visits, or sessions at venues agreed with each client, so accessibility is tailored to each individual client’s needs.
Availability
I am very flexible. I can often schedule evening or weekend appointments if needed - just ask and I’ll see what I can do.
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
Skype details
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