Sandra Winterbottom


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About me
I am a person-centred Practitioner and have experience of supporting Adults/Young People (14 yrs upwards) and Couples.
In addition I have experience in supporting individuals experiencing diseases such as Cancer, from diagnosis, treatment and end of life.
I work well with depression and Anxiety. I have experience of Trauma work, Identity and Bereavement.
Home visits available.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been a qualified person centred counsellor for 16 years and a Clinical Supervisor for 9 years. I have my own private practice and have experience of 1-1 and couples counselling.
My specialist areas are Bereavement, Body Image, Identity, life threatening diseases, end of life, Trauma and coping with Stress.
Education
BA Hon's Degree - Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings
Barnardos - Supporting young people with disabilities, working from the Social Model of disability.
P.G.C.E - Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Training
H.E Diploma - Higher Education Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling in Human Relations.
Diploma Supervision - Person Centred - Individual and Group Supervision for Counsellors and Psychotherapist and those in related professions - Cascade Bridget Proctor
B.A.C.P - British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Registered Member/C.O.P
Professional Work Experience
NHS - Moderate to severe mental health issues.
Bradford and Airedale Cancer Support - Providing person-centred counselling for terminal patients, individuals and couples affected by cancer. Person centred Counselling Supervisor individual and group for trainee and qualified counsellors.
Samaritans - Depression, Bereavement, Loneliness, Mental Health Issues.
ESCAYP - Emotional Support for Children and Young people - Bullying, Relationship Issues, Identity, Depression, Anger Trauma. (Age 14 years and up)
MIND - A wide range of Mental Health issues
Clinical Supervisor - Trainee and group supervision, Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale, Private Case Load.
Own private practice - Trainee and qualified counsellors/psychotherapist and psychologists from various educational settings, experience and theoretical backgrounds.
Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Call or email to set up an initial assessment. We can then talk about what it is you want from counselling. If you are happy with the first contact and want to continue a second session will be arranged for weekly/fortnightly counselling sessions.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are based on an hourly rate of £55/£90.00
I have a number of low-cost spaces to provide affordable counselling for those on low incomes - £45.00
I also offer concessions for trainee counsellors.
When I work
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My working hours are flexible.
Further information
I support individuals experiencing illnesses such as cancer, his sometimes means they are unable to leave their home. If this is you I may be in a position to visit you in your own home.