Robin Altwarg
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About me
About me
I am a professionally qualified and BACP accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with 23 years experience. I provide counselling/psychotherapy for individual adults, on a short-term and long-term basis in an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
I provide a choice of therapy sessions in-person or via secure video software.
Sessions take place in a caring and professional environment, which is sufficiently challenging to effect change. Working together we can help you gain better understanding of yourself, to overcome obstacles in your life, and reach your goals.
My expertise
I work with people on a wide range of issues. My expertise lies in the areas of: social anxiety, low self-esteem and ADHD.
My approach to counselling/psychotherapy
My training in Counselling Psychology included all the major approaches to psychotherapy. I incorporate tools to change thoughts and behaviours, as well as Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), which both have a strong evidence base. My methods are influenced by Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused Therapy, which help people develop their strengths and work towards solutions. The quality of the therapeutic relationship contributes to a positive outcome in counselling, which is very important in my work.
I offer a non-judgmental approach, without discrimination on such grounds as sex, race, religion, class, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.
You can see my availability and book an appointment at: https://clientportal.powerdiary.com/clientportal/freshinsight
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience
I have worked in various settings within the private sector, NHS and voluntary sector.
My experience of working with clients covers a wide range of issues with clients from all walks of life, including different nationalities, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations.
My qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology (accredited by the British Psychological Society) – Birkbeck College, University of London
MSc Counselling Psychology (accredited by the British Psychological Society) – City University, London
Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) – CPPD Counselling School, London
Certificate of Proficiency – the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Professional memberships
I am an individual member of the following professional bodies and abide by their codes of ethics and am bound by their complaints procedures: the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and am listed on the BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Continuing Professional Development
I have also attended numerous courses in specialist areas, including: ADHD, Autism, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cultural Inclusivity, Dyslexia, Imagery Rescripting, Incorporating Strengths to Build Resilience, Low Self-Esteem, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schema Therapy, Sexual Diversity and Social Anxiety.
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
- Adjusting to changes in your life
- Assertiveness
- Guilt
- Self-awareness
- Self-criticism
- Self-destructive behaviour
- Self-sabotage
- Self-understanding
- Shame
- Work/life balance
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£95.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I am a registered provider with Aviva, AXA Health, Cigna, The Exeter and Healix insurance companies.
When I work
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Rodney St: Mon 10.30am-5.50pm, Tue-Wed 11am-5.50pm & Fri 11am-3.00pm.
Ullet Rd: Thu 10.30am-5.50pm.
Online: Mon 10.30am-5.50pm, Tue-Wed 11am-5.50pm, Thu 10.30am-5.50pm & Fri 11am-6.20pm.
Further information
I offer a choice of counselling sessions either at my Liverpool city centre or south Liverpool consulting rooms or online using Zoom.
My Rodney Street consulting room in L1 is in the Georgian Quarter of Liverpool City Centre. It is accessible via the following bus routes: 75, 80, 80A, 82, 86, 86A, 86C. Parking is available on-street in bays on Rodney Street and surrounding streets, which may be subject to a charge during certain hours. Some car parks within walking distance include Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Car Park and Knight Street Car Park. Access to the building contains steps, and the consulting room is on the second floor. There is no wheelchair access or disabled toilets.
My Ullet Road consulting room in L17 is close to Smithdown Road and Sefton Park. It is accessible via bus routes 60, 75, 76, 80, 80A, 86, 86A, 86C and 699. Parking is available in nearby Lathbury Lane and Greenbank Drive. This consulting room is fully accessible to wheelchair users. For disabled drivers, priority parking can be arranged in advance outside the building.
