Sandra Williams

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T.A.Psychotherapist/ supervisor and Holistic Therapist
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About me

I currently have a private practice in the Burnley area, 81 Manchester Road Burnley ( The Banyan Wellness Centre), where I provide Counselling/ Supervision and Holistic treatments.

Contact: 07928299517 by text or call the confidential voicemail email sandra.williams.psychotherapy@husmail.com

“Attending therapy was like finding the pieces of a puzzle I didn't know were missing”, anon.

I trained in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. The medical community, such as the NHS, highly recognises Psychotherapy, as this type of therapy/counselling helps people observe how the past has influenced the present.  Psychotherapy provides a wealth of support and insight, helping individuals, couples, and groups understand their way of being. 

Here are a few things that I can help with 

supporting neurodivergent and neurodiverse individuals and couples with dyslexia, Autism and ADHD coping strategies; people often feel overwhelmed by social media advice, which can be confusing; therapy helps with finding better ways to cope.

Communication style: I help clients understand their personality and communication style, as well as their reactivity, anger, and triggers. 

Relationships: I help couples understand where things began to change and work towards improving relationships, moving towards a healthier relationship, or dissolving and promoting individuality. Sometimes, having a voice in therapy provides the courage to have conversations that prove otherwise tricky. 

Greif, When someone passes away, it can be hard to know how to grieve yet anticipate grief. Stages of cancer are challenging to prepare for the ending alone; therapy can help with learning how to have essential conversations. 

Child loss, the loss of a child to miscarriage, or early infant death, SIDS I am in training to provide rainbow counselling; therapy offers a confidential environment, and you are no longer alone.

(not a conclusive list )

Supervision

I provide supervision for therapists using the transactional analysis modality. However,  I also have experience and knowledge of integrating other therapies such as CBT, CFT, ACT, person-centred and mindfulness ( please see below for a more in-depth description,) I have a wealth of knowledge to support therapists and help provide valuable insight

Supervision is the most valuable and compassionate way to fine-tune the therapeutic style of helping others

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/sandra-procter

Additionally, I have trained as a Holistic Reiki practitioner/ master/Teacher and provide an online course to purchase for better health and well-being

https://payhip.com/b/tTVOC

I  also provide meditations on Spotify

 : https://anchor.fm/sandra-williams1

How therapy is delivered

Face-to-face in-person therapy provides a confidential environment in the Burnley area. 

Online therapy is via Zoom.

Phone therapy is via phone, Skype, or WhatsApp.

Email therapy is conducted via a secure account to allow for confidentiality and has a similar presence to other therapies. The email requires information of no more than 500 words, allowing for a concise reply within the time limit.

Attending weekly or fortnightly allows you to gain the most from your s WWhat'shappeningappening 

I am busy producing helpful books and courses and preparing a podcast for the MAM—The Mental Health, Awareness, Movement—to raise mental health awareness one conversation at a time.

Please take a look at my blogs. 

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New Year resolutions

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/new-years-resolutions-the-therapists-chair

Facebook pages to follow;

 Therapy updates and helpful coping tips, https://www.facebook.com/Change.happens.sandrawilliams/

Therapists Hub https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086901877894

Supervision Hub https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086458706145

Meditation, relaxation, and Reiki updates: 

https://www.facebook.com/changewillhappnen/

Training, qualifications & experience

Advanced Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Experienced in the treatment of general mental health issues to the more complex personality disorders, all of which have something in common, most people begin with the need to discover how to cope better. 

Contemporary Approaches within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy BSC Hon University of Derby  July 2021

Supervision Diploma (Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy) June 2021

Certified Cyber therapist (Online Therapy Institute Europe Ltd) Dr Kate Anthony Fbacp September  Experience in the art of online therapy, Text, Chat, Email, video link Virtual life, Avatar,2nd life 2018

Reiki practitioner/master/Teacher 

Experienced in providing Energy healing for palliative care, Parkinson's, Neurological conditions, and general well-being. Providing guided meditations improves well-being and awareness of body, mind, and spirit. Providing face-to-face attunements and online courses for mind, body and spirit well being   https://payhip.com/b/tTVOC

Youth and community  Experienced working with individuals and families of all backgrounds and life experiences. Supporting people with positive lifestyle changes. 

Addictions Symposium  (BACP) Observing how conventional and unconventional approaches have brought new light to the world of addictions around the world, 2016

Family coaching emerging futures Coaching family members to choose and maintain goals. After a person with an addiction has selected to be in recovery and supports a different, healthier lifestyle, it's easy for the focus to still be on them; this way helps family members to choose a different direction and a more beneficial way forward.2016

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£60.00 - £90.00

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I have opened a low-cost clinic at £40 for weekly or fortnightly sessions. This is limited and usually is online. 

When I work

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Weekend slots on Saturday mornings are available upon request 

Further information

Face to Face requires information relating to COVID

As a face-to-face requirement, I would ask if you have been in contact with anyone who has COVID or is suffering symptoms you suspect could be connected to COVID  to attend the session online. 

Membership

I adhere to the ethical guidelines of the: 

British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

The United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (UKATA).

EATA European association for transactional analysis.



Banyan Wellness Centre, 81 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1JY

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Face to Face Online therapy E-mail, WeChat or WhatsApp

Online platforms

Skype
Zoom
VSee
Whatsapp
Microsoft Teams

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Supervision is the art of inviting and trusting another to view the therapeutic alliance, to be a supportive and guiding light through the impasse

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