Mandy Edwards BA (Hons) Counsellor/Supervisor MBACP (Registered)

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications
BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling Studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (University of Hull)
Integrative Approaches to Counselling Supervision (Level 5)
Higher Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Counselling, (Cognitive Behavioural Theory & The Psychodynamic Theory)
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling, Counselling Children & Young People
BACP Member.

Experience
Prior to setting up my private practice I have worked for local charities; including working with mothers and young children, counselling in local schools, counselling with adult who are survivors of incest and sexual abuse and staff and student counselling for colleges and the NHS. Further to this I also worked as a child and family counsellor in a specialist service to CAMHS whilst also working as a specialist mentor for university students with disabilities.
Alongside my private practice, I am also currently working as a staff counsellor for the local district councils and as a supervisor for trainee therapists.

Training
As a member of BACP whilst adhering to their ethical framework and guidelines of good practice, I have accessed a wide range of training in different areas;

Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Supervision and Personal Therapy
Child Protection
Safeguarding Children
Incest and Sexual Abuse
Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding
Drugs & Alcohol Awareness
Personal and Corporate Coaching
Mediation
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Mindfulness
Transactional Analysis

Further information

Counselling gives the opportunity to explore and unravel the issues that may be preventing the individual from living in the most meaningful way. In this unique relationship we can work together to source out their strengths and clarify, resolve social or personal problems.

Additionally, I work for Future Minds, a multidisciplinary psychology service based at Ashby de la Zouch  where my other work can be accessed. The address is:

Bosworth House
7 The Vaults
Ashby de la Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 1BF
01530 414144