Janet Higgins

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I am a professional integrative counsellor, CBT therapist, Hypno-psychotherapist, and Homeopath. I am also a trained supervisor whereby I am responsible for overseeing the clinical aspects of other therapists work and developing them as practitioners. I am a member of the following professional bodies: BACP: British association of counselling and psychotherapy. RSHom: Registered with the society of homeopaths.

Supervisory style: Being an integrative counsellor, I  believe that I am also able to tailor the style of supervision to meet your needs and issues to make sure you will get the most out of the supervisory process. My Qualifications: I hold the following qualifications and are clearly displayed in the therapy room. ( Please make it your responsibility to check that your therapist has the relevant qualifications and ask to see them!) B.med.sci.(speech)Hons.1st class-1989 Sheffield University. Diploma in Homeopathic medicine- NWCH. Counselling Diploma and counselling skills certificate- Bolton College Diploma CBT and certificate CBT- Salford College. Diploma in supervision-Inroadstraining. Diploma in Hypno- psychotherapy- Salford College. Couples counselling- Further and advanced, relate training model. Macclesfield training. Certificate in child and adolescent counselling skills & studies- MIP (Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy) Cert.drugs and alcohol awareness- Bolton Cert. Dual diagnosis- mental health and substance misuse-Bolton

I am insured with Howdens and have the enhanced certificate of CRB. My background: I graduated from Sheffield University with a 1st Class Honours degree in Speech science in 1989 and went on to work with both children and adults for Bolton NHS as a speech and language therapist. Later, I specialised in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders. Following a career break to raise a family, I retrained as a counsellor and homeopath. Currently I run “Therapy 2 Go”, a private clinic, offering people counselling, CBT,hypnotherapy,supervision and homeopathy. Prior to this, I worked as a volunteer counsellor at MhIST for 2 years where I gained considerable experience in the treatment and management of mental health. My special interests are: Stress management Anxiety and depression: mild -severe Low mood/depression Weight management Insomnia Relationship/couples counselling Children and teenage counselling Low self esteem Eating disorders  Fears/phobias/PTSD Anger management Addictions Bereavement and loss Transitions/life changes/career changes Healthy living and lifestyle changes

Fees You will be given 28 days notice of any changes to the fees. Free 30 minutes to see if supervision with Janet is the right option for you Trainees- £50 per 1 1/2 hours Qualified- £50 per 1 1/2 hours 24 hours notice required for cancellations otherwise full fees still payable. Block of 6 sessions may be paid in advance with a reduction of 10% given- no refund given if sessions not taken. Reports- £50 References- £15

There are 3 steps leading to the front door and ample parking spaces available directly outside . please stay inside car until text upon arrival unless you arrive on foot or by public transport. Then go through gates to back of house and knock or text. Address:458 Chorley new road BoltonBL15AZ  directions; Please see website www.therapy2go.co.ukEmail me on : janethigginscounselling@hotmail.co.ukMobile: 07770811750