Janet Higgins

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
Bolton
BL15AZ 

directions; Please see website www.therapy2go.co.uk
Email me on : janethigginscounselling@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07770811750