Sharon Branagh, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

Training, qualifications & experience

Over 25 years experience and training / qualifications in a variety of techniques which include:

Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Mind Detox Method Practitioner
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Mind&Body Calm Coach Trainer
Advanced EFT (emotional freedom technique) practitioner and trainer
Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner
NLP practitioner
Hypnotherapy practitioner
Time Line Therapy Practitioner
Laughter Yoga Facilitator
Theta Healing

I am an accredited member (MNCS.Acc) with the National Counselling Society and registered practitioner and trainer with EFTMRA, Member of the AMT (Association of Meridian Therapies), The Mind Detox Academy and The Calm Academy which are affiliated with the FHT (Federation for Holistic Therapies).  I have QCF Level 3 award in Education and Training and a First Aid certification through the Charted Institute of Environmental Health.  Having a full DBS and extensive experience enables me to work with both children and vulnerable adults.  I have public liability and personal indemnity insurance to practise and train in all areas of my expertise

Areas of work:
NHS, Health and Social Care, Community & Specialist Services, Clinical & Therapeutic Services

Experience:
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Grief, Pain management, long-term health conditions, Retirement, Behaviour Problems, Autistic Spectrum disorders, Mental health difficulties

Mental Health Conditions: Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Bi-Polar Depression, OCD, Asperger’s, Hoarding, PTSD and Anxiety Disorders, DBH (deliberate self-harm), Korsakoff Syndrome, Emotional Dysregulation, Alcohol Dependency, Eating Disorders, Sexual Offending and Forensic History

Learning and Physical Disabilities: Borderline to Severe learning disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorders,Severe Challenging Behaviours, Sensory Impairments, Physical Disabilities, ABI

Serious Disease / Long-term health conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, ME, CFS, MS, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Psoriasis, Huntington’s, Alcohol dependency, Cancer, CV disease, Lupus, Epilepsy, Chronic Migraines, Arthritis, Crohns Disease, Migraine

More information can be found on my website: www.sharonbranagh.co.uk

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Specialist Areas:

I have previously worked as a Behaviour Specialist providing support to individuals with behaviours that challenge.  Being trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis and  using the 'Low Arousal Approach' as a framework, I can assess risk and write Behaviour Management Plans which incorporate pro-active and reactive strategies to prevent and manage challenging behaviours.   This can be followed up with training and support to the persons families and / or social care staff to implement the behaviour plan, and provide de-briefing and counselling to those involved in managing serious incidents.

Further information

Individual 1:1 sessions
Because I am trained in counselling and a variety of holistic techniques, we can select the most beneficial approach to help your situation.  So you will receive a counselling service with a difference because you will come away with some tools and techniques that you can use yourself to really change your future.

Appointments are in safe and relaxing venues; at 2&6 Therapy Rooms in Gloucester or at the Isbourne Holistic Centre in Cheltenham. 
Skype appointments / Telephone appointments 
Home visits may be possible - call me to discuss.

Workshops / Talks / Corporate Events
Available in EFT, Mind Calm Meditation, Laughter Yoga, Behaviour & Stress Management Techniques

Expert Patients Programme
I am a tutor for the NHS 'Expert Patient Programme' which is a self-management course for people with long-term health conditions / chronic disease. 

Behaviour Management
Using a Low Arousal Framework, I can devise proactive and reactive behaviour management plans for children, young people and adults who may have behaviours which challenge families or services.  Phone for a free 15 min consultation 07834855560

Session Policy:  To attend the session you will need to be of good enough physical and mental health to get to and from the location without support and to be able to look after yourself during and after your session.  Initial Consultations, Assessments & First Sessions are 90 mins.  Further / regular sessions are 60 mins.

Data Protection.  Therapists work to ethical codes of practise and conduct where privacy and confidentiality is respected at all times.  Any records kept are done so in line with data protection procedures and insurance requirements and any breach of confidentiality is only done if the law requires it, or if there is a serious concern to a child or vulnerable adult’s imminent safety.

Health & Safety:  Your health and safety is of paramount importance and you are reassured that your therapist works within relevant health and safety laws, policies, procedures, codes of conduct and good practice.No claims are being made that the methods and techniques used can heal physical or mental health conditions and the session should not be a substitute for the advice and treatment of a doctor or other licensed health-care professional.  The methods and techniques used are complimentary which ensures you continue to take full responsibility for your own health, safety and well-being

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