Paul Lipman - MBACP. Accred reg. - Individuals, Couples, & Parenting.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a Registered Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, on the professional standards authority, accredited register.

I gained my experience over the years from helping with all kinds of difficulties alongside my practice in those National counselling organisations I have been invited to assist. In the first five primarily focusing on those with extreme anxiety, depression, anger, working through a loss and those in difficult relationships and in the next I've e gained a broad and in-depth knowledge helping with all kinds of difficulties for other health care professionals such as counsellors, those in the NHS and in The Forces. as well as in my own practice.I have also continued with advanced training in a range of areas which include: couples,  anxiety linked conditions, depression, panic related difficulties, trauma and PTSD.

BACP Accredited:

• Academic Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
• WPF Certificate in Psycho-dynamic counselling
• Child development and behaviors
• Relational Development and Personal Communication
• Trauma and recovery
• Person Centred, Transctional Analysis, Gestalt and Relational counselling.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Depression, anxiety, anger, self-harm, eating disorders, attachment disorders, loss and grief, phobias, panic, sexuality, abuse, self harm, obsessions, addiction, post traumatic stress, Bipolar and Asperger syndrome.
• Bereavement Counselling.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma. (PTSD)
Specialist training by Babette Rothschild, one of the worlds foremost leading experts and authors in treating Trauma and PTSD. This means I understand the Autonomic Nervous System which is vital in choosing safe approaches.   

BACP Accredited - Couples , Relationships & Communication
See my website for full details..    

Anger Programs/ Courses
I have run Police funded Anger management courses for a Southern based counselling organisation.

BACP Accredited - Creativity
Working with: Arts, imagery, visualization, role play, body language and mindfulness techniques.

Other (experiential training)

• Group Therapy / Psycho educational workshops
• Gestalt systemic and family constellation therapy.
• Gestalt experiential therapy
• Gestalt Group facilitation and coaching

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Marriage and Relationships

Many who come to see me often feel hurt, misunderstood, frustrated and feel distant from each other. Counselling though can make a positive difference and many go on to enjoy a relationship which is stronger than if they had never had their difficulties.

I have no interest in taking sides or judging what has happened; and whilst there is is no road map to a successful relationship what I do know is that when we can communicate effectively and in respectful ways and replace "judgment" with understanding ourselves and each other more deeply, answers to even the most difficult problems can be found.

I will create a calm and safe space and help you:

• Relate to each other in ways that develop warmth and love and allow you to feel good about yourself and each other.
• How to keep the fun and intimacy in your relationship and wanting each other.
• Ways of approaching conversations and being with each other which can repair hurts and wounds, enabling you to feel safe and trust each other.
• To be able to work together with your different personalities and sensitivities in ways which fulfill your needs without becoming a bone of contention or competitive.
• Understand the role your history can play in your relationship and how any negative coping patterns keep you stuck in negative cycles.
• Ways to understand each other and find solutions during even the most difficult conversations without them breaking down or escalating into arguments.
• How to create "win" - "win" outcomes.

Further information

I am committed to providing effective and safe help and in achieving that I:

• Retain Professional indemnity insurance
• Abide by and go beyond the BACP Code of ethics
• Commit to ongoing professional development, keeping up with the latest advances and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other professionals if helpful, without breaking confidentiality
• Have professional clinical supervision to ensure I offer effective therapy and which is a BACP requirement.
• Never help outside my area of competence or experience.