Maura Bowler
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About me
I have worked many years as a professional nurse both in hospitals and in the community. I have cared for people of all ages and use this knowledge as a base in my counselling service. My degree in counselling is integrative, which means I draw from many theories to support my client through difficult times. I offer a safe place to talk and listen to what concerns you in a non-judgmental, confidential way sensitive to your needs. I believe everyone needs acceptance and support in difficult times. Together we work to achieve your personal goals. I do not give advice but we collaborate together to see the way forward in your life.
During weekly sessions you decide what is important for you to discuss and we focus on that. In our first session we get to know each other and you decide if you are comfortable to work with me towards a more contented life. Overtime you will become more empowered.
You deserve a time for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
University of Ulster, Foundation Degree in Counselling (2015)
Certificate in Complex Trauma and Sexual Abuse (2016, acc IACP)
Diploma in Nursing, Canada (RN, 25 years experience in all areas of health)
ASSIT (2015)
Sight Loss Counsellor RNIB, Belfast
Counsellor GP surgery, Ballymena
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Additional information
£40 per hourly session
When I work
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
