About me
As you will be sharing your issues with me, maybe a little of my background and context would be helpful for you.
Being profoundly dyslexic school was a disaster; I learnt to overcome and became an entrepreneurial autodidactic.Therefore, I have a particular interest in life's challenges working with neurodiversity, e.g. ADHD, autism…
In 1985 my wife and I started Rockhaven Therapy as a family therapeutic household. I offered Mentoring, Life Coaching, Support, Music and Adventure Therapy, including teaching practical skills. Over the years some 100 people joined our family household.
1998 was the start of me receiving formal qualifications in counselling and supervision and I remain a constant learner.
Since then, I've been in private practice, and I provide a discreet and sensitive approach, giving you the opportunity to talk confidentially, in a safe environment, with an experienced practitioner. I will listen to you and endeavour to provide a service tailored to meet your needs.
I have a passion for working with relationships, be it work, neighbours, couple counselling, etc., when issues such as narcissistic behaviour, abuse, unforgiveness, might come to light, and where we are also able to explore the values of EQ versus IQ.
My work has been featured in professional journals, and I have been awarded 3 Fellowships including one from The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. In addition, my work is also referenced in a book by a former client, entitled “Time to Tell”, which explores their trauma, abuse, and faith.
More recently, we can offer holidays/retreats in our luxury lodge or caravan by the sea, with the option of therapeutic input, for individuals, couples or groups.
Do please see my website and let me know how I can help you.
Roger
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision , 2001; Level 7
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision, 2014; Level 7
- Adv. Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, 1999; Level 6
- Adv. Dip. in Counselling and Groupwork, 1998; Level 5
- Inter. Dip. Pastoral Supervision, 2007; Level 5
- Dip. Creative CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2009
- Diploma in the Art and Science of NLP, 2007
- Dip. Young Peoples Counselling, 2013
- Dip. Creative Arts Therapies, 2017
- Dip. in Sandplay Therapy, 2013
- Cert.Couple Counselling, 2005
- Cert. Teaching ABRSM, 1997
- Cert. in Life Coaching, 2005
- Cert. Neurodiversity, 2014
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Personal experience of:
Dyslexia
Christian Counsellor
Spiritual abuse
Spiritual issues
False allegations
Long-time marriage and other relationships
Successful work career and management
Mentoring
Musician and music teacher.
Therapies offered
Fees
£66.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Therapeutic day retreats from £250
Respite holidays and retreats by the sea and nature reserve, ask for further details.
Respite for carers and clients group and family sessions.
When I work
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Further information
Private parking.
Very close to the number 4 Bus Stop.
15-minute walk to the train station
Airport nearby
