Sylvia Wilson
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About me
Hello, my name is Sylvia
I'm an older woman with a wide experience of life and travel.
I am a survivor of child and adult trauma.
I am a mother to one son and I have 3 grandsons.
I work with children, young people and adults. I can work online and in person
I offer walk and talk therapy
The initial session will be exploring what you would wish to work on and what you hope to achieve in our time together. It might be that you don't know why you feel troubled but by exploring your story without judgement and carefully; at your pace, unravelling the layers your difficulties start to unfold.
To help this process I use various creative tools, to support your journey to wellness in a confidential safe space. You have a choice to work creatively using art materials, objects and stories or talking therapy.
My background had been a senior social worker in a complex adults team for many years.
I am a registered therapist and certified creative practitioner. I am registered with The Health and Social Care Professional Council.
Certified advanced practitioner Psyche and Soma, including training to work online.
Registered and member of the professional creative counselling organisation and training hub.
I trained at the Royal Central School of speech and Drama and graduated as a drama and movement therapist.
I have clinical supervision and regular therapy. I continue to update my training regularly.
Creative working has proven to get to the heart of an issue that then can be processed quicker offering a clear insight into self-awareness and enabling clarity rather than feeling stuck or lost.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am registered with the Health and Care Professional Council as a therapist.
I am qualified to practise in the field of drama & movement therapy with all ages, races, cultures, religions, genders, diversity, disabilities and backgrounds.
I adhere to the BACP standards of competency practise and regularly update my professional status attending workshops. Have trained in working creatively online. I have regular clinical supervision and therapy.
- Trained in Grief and movement yoga
- Post Graduated from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Trained as a drama and movement Therapist. Psyche and soma Sesame Practitioner.
- City and Guilds Adult Education Teachers Certificate Stages 1 & 2.
- Diploma in Social work and applied social studies.
- Post qualifying Award in social work.
- Certificate in grief and lifetime work.
- Advanced Dementia training. Worked with a multidisciplinary team in memory clinic at Charing Cross hospital giving emotional support with Clients, families and carers.
- Communication skills stage 1 signing for sensory impairment.
- Counselling skills and studies Level 2.
- Certificate in Counselling skills for children (using the Arts).
The Institute for Arts and Therapy and Education.
The Centre for child mental health. - Self development training foundation course (1 year)
Revision counselling and psychotherapy centre. - Hammersmith and Fulham People Award in community services.
- Role as Senior Social Worker working in Adult complex team.
My background has been in educational theatre for schools around the UK.
I qualified as a senior social worker working with families, carers and vulnerable adults and children, including special needs.
In my spare time, I ran drama workshops for both local primary children, special needs children as well as adults with learning disabilities. I took time out to train as a drama and movement therapist using the Sesame approach, at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
I currently am a contracted therapist for a charity for bereaved children. young people and adults. I also have my own private practise.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Experienced in Grief and loss and am currently working in this area with children and young people, in schools, adults and older adults.
Fees
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
A free initial telephone consultation
I offer low cost therapy to those who have financial difficulties
Sessions are £35 to £40 a session
We will review after 6 weeks to discuss how the work is proceeding and to assess the value in continuing as appropriate.
I can offer concessions to Refugees, students or those on benefits, from £20.
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I am flexible and negotiable to meet your needs. I communicate through mobile, Zoom, .
Further information
I offer a safe space in person, online support, mobile.
If you are unable to attend a session we will discuss an alternative date.
Sessions are confidential - if discussing my work with my supervisor, I do not disclose any details that would identify who I work with. Personal Data is stored securely and subject to the General Data Protection Regulations 25.05.2018.
