Patrick O'Connell
About me
It is my understanding that when personal difficulties arise that the impact on ones quality of life and wellbeing is seriously compromised. I work with attachment in a dynamic way to help the person achieve understanding of themselves, acceptance & stability in their life.
I am a fully trained & qualified Dynamic Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist registered & accredited with the UKCP and the BACP. I work in Basingstoke and Newbury.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Adv. Cert Couples Counselling - 3 years training
- Dip. Psychotherapy/Group Analysis - 4 years training (BACP/UKCP accredited)
- Expertise in couples therapy, individual therapy & group therapy.
- Experienced Clinical Supervisor ( BAP course)
- 20 years NHS & Private Experience
- Experienced Organisational Staff Support facilitator.
- Experience of personal analysis
Member organisations
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.
UK Council for Psychotherapy
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
Accredited Register Scheme
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
*£60 per individual session up to 6 months ( Short/ Medium treatment).
*Psychotherapy treatment that warrants 6 months (longer term treatment) will be offered a monthly reduced rate agreement.
*£30 per group session.
