About Me
I am an independent Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my private practice is based in South East London.
I am a qualified and extensively experienced Person-Centred and Integrative Counsellor, which means I incorporate different models of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into my practice.
Initial Qualifications:
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Higher Professional Counselling diploma from a BACP accredited course
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Registered Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
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Certificate in Person-Centred Couples/Relationship counselling
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Certificate CBT for Person-Centred Therapists
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Clinical Supervisor Diploma
Experience and current ways of working:
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Counsellor in private practice
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Affiliate Counsellor with Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
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Approved Insurer provider, amongst others; Bupa; Aviva: Vitality Health: Cigna
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As a Community based Counsellor
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As a School Counsellor
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As a Counsellor in agencies for parents and vulnerable adults
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With adults with an enduring mental health diagnosis, including:
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar disorder
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Eating disorders
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Emotional disorders
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OCD
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PTSD
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Dissociative disorder
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Suicidal ideation
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I engage in regular monthly supervision for my client work and regularly attend Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses on a variety of issues and topics.
I have a current and updated Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
Ethos
I have a firm belief in the individual and believe that with the right therapeutic relationship a person can make life changing choices. I will acknowledge you as a unique individual and your personal experiences. I am an Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and I adhere to its code of ethics and practice. I am also a member of the UK Counselling Directory. Together we will build and work through your concerns in a fluid, empathic, non judgemental, trusting and honest relationship.