Nick McNamara
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About me
I am a UKCP Registered Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Supervisor with 20 years experience working with individuals and couples at my private consulting room near Ripon, North Yorkshire. I also work online via platforms such as Zoom and WhatsApp.
I work with individuals who bring issues such as depression, anxiety and stress, questions of identity, relationship issues, problems at work, bereavement, addictions, abuse, anger management and many other difficulties.
Many people have never experienced personal therapy before, and this can seem a daunting prospect. I am more than happy to speak with you by phone or email before you decide whether you want to make an appointment. Our first session or two will be spent exploring what it is you want help with, thinking about how we might do this, and really giving you an experience of what it might feel like for us to work together. Every therapy journey is unique, and it is my job to find the best way of working with you, and to help to put you at ease. Our work together might last just a few weeks or more than a year, depending on you and the kind of changes that you want to make.
In couples counselling it is my role to support each person in the partnership to explore their experiences and needs, to illuminate what is happening in the relationship dynamic, and to help provide the tools to make changes or move on.
I believe that whilst counselling and psychotherapy cannot make any of us into completely different people, the possibility of making profound changes in the way we experience ourselves and world around us is very real. I am passionate about my work, and feel it is a privilege to do it.
I am a qualified supervisor and welcome enquiries from both training and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
I also facilitate a weekly therapy group for men. If you would like to find out more about this please contact me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
MA (Distinction) in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA)
Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision
Experience:
I have been providing counselling and psychotherapy to clients in a variety of settings for 20 years, including work for the NHS and as an Associate Psychotherapist at The Tuke Centre, York.
I have been in private practice for 17 years.
Ongoing professional development:
I undertake regular one-to-one clinical Supervision and periodic group Supervision days with other experienced therapists. Both of these support my commitment to ensure that my client work is as effective as possible, and that I continue to adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Influences:
My understanding of the mind-body relationship is influenced by a passion for yoga over many years.
I have a deep interest in mindfulness and non-duality.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Questions of identity (Who am I, really?)
Unhelpful patterns of relating
General unhappiness and / or lack of meaning in life
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Individuals - £60 for a 50 minute session
Couples - £80 for a 75 minute session
Supervision - £65 for a 60 minute session
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I work from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.
Further information
My practice in Ripon is easily accessible from Leeds, York, Harrogate, Thirsk and further afield, and benefits from free off-street parking.
