About me
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I am a BACP accredited counsellor, based in Newtownabbey.
I understand beginning counselling can be daunting. I can provide a safe comfortable space where you can explore any issues that cause you anxiety, stress etc, and that are impacting your daily life.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor. I have studied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic theories. This allows me to offer an integrative approach and tailor sessions to your needs.
As we face adverse experiences and pressures our ability to cope can diminish. We can find ourselves stressed which can lead to anxiety, depression, low self worth, reduced motivation, physical illness etc.
I will listen and support you through your counselling journey. I will help you look at your situation with a view to bringing different perspectives for exploration, facilitating positive change.
I want you to gain insight and feel empowered, moving forward in confidence.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” (S. Freud)
Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed:
Certificate in Counselling Skills, Advanced Diploma in Counselling with specialist modules in Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic Approach, Psychodynamic Approach, Grief & Loss and Trauma.
EMDR Trained (EMDR course undertaken is accredited by EMDR Europe)
Post graduate - Gestalt Therapy Course, ASIST trained, Level 2 Child Protection, Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences, Level 2 Working with Vulnerable Adults, Level 2 Working with Vulnerable Children, Working with Self Harm, Alcohol Brain Related Injury.
An example of Issues I have helped my clients with in the past include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Negative thoughts
- Gender
- Relationship Problems
- Job Loss
- Self-Harm
- Bullying
- Trauma
- Abusive Relationships
- Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Addiction
- Loss
- Illness
- Grief
- Suicidal Thoughts.
Alongside my Practice I have experience supporting EAP clients, college counselling, working in a GP Surgery and within community based charities.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Session for counselling £30
thereafter
50 minute counselling session - £45
90 minutes EMDR session £60
Trainee Counsellors - £35.00
Concessions for full time students (student ID card required)
Payment Methods Cash/Card - Visa, MasterCard, Bank Transfer.
When I work
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Daytime and evening appointments. Please contact me for up to date availability as I may have further availability that will work for you.
Further information
I am a short drive from Belfast, Larne, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, etc.
If you would like further information do not hesitate to call or email me. If I am unable to answer your call please leave a message and I will return the call as soon as I can.
