Nick McNamara

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MA (Psych) UKCP (Reg) CTA
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Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4
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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

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

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

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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

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

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.

Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults
Older adults
Couples
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

I am able to work with wheelchair users and other who might have accessibility challenges, via online means such as Zoom and WhatsApp.

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision and welcome enquiries from both training and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.

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Nick McNamara
Nick McNamara