This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Finding a therapist can seem daunting and taking that first step is courageous! I believe that therapy is about understanding yourself better; gaining tools and resources; and learning to make different choices about how you would like to live your life.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis, CBT and Mindfulness. I also use a range of creative tools to help you to understand yourself and express your emotions. Perhaps more importantly, I provide a safe non-judgemental space that is for you. My approach is integrative and is guided by the needs of the individual. I am also a mindfulness practitioner and teach individuals how to use mindfulness and meditation to manage difficulties and live fuller, richer lives. I offer short term and longer term therapy.
I have 11 years experience and have worked with a range of difficulties including abuse, anxiety, bereavement, eating distress, relationship difficulties and stress.
I offer face to face counselling/ psychotherapy in Newcastle City Centre and I also offer online sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from the Northern Guild for Psychotherapy and Counselling (2012)
- Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Northern Guild for Psychotherapy and Counselling. (2021)
- Breathworks Living Well Accredited Trainer (2011)
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Northern Guild for Psychotherapy and Counselling (2015)
I began my first counselling training in 2010 and finished my psychotherapy training in summer 2021. However, I believe that we never really finish training and we are constantly learning, particularly from our clients. Prior to formal counselling training I have had experience of working on telephone helplines.
I have offered counselling and psychotherapy in a number of settings, including GP practices, workplaces and through NIWE Eating Distress Service.
I am also a director of Mindful Therapies, a not-for-profit organisation based in Newcastle that offers affordable mindfulness classes and courses. I also teach mindfulness to counsellors.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
So that I can have a little more information about you and your therapy requirements please visit https://apply.counsellordiary.org.uk/rjw/ and fill in the online assessment. This is free of charge.
When I work
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I am primarily available on weekday afternoons between 1:30pm and 5:30pm. However, please get in touch and I will try to be as flexible as possible.
