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As an integrative counsellor I combine theoretical approaches .... Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Mindfulness .... using methods as they are best suited to each individual, and to the presenting problem.
You can choose how we will connect - video, audio, secure instant message, or encrypted email. Our ongoing contact can be time limited or open ended, you decide.
As an integrative counsellor I combine theoretical approaches .... Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Mindfulness .... using methods as they are are best suited to each individual, and to the presenting problem. I have worked extensively across the private, public, and university sectors for 32 years, offering long and short term face to face therapy, and in the more recent years including online working as an option. I now work solely online by : telephone or digital audio, video, instant message, and email - enjoying its effectiveness, and the wider options it offers both clients and myself in our work together. Appointments are available in flexible hours. Online sessions take place as you prefer via : Zoom for Telehealth (HIPAA compliant secure encrypted video, audio, or instant message), VSee (HIPAA compliant secure encrypted video or instant message), Signal (encrypted audio or instant message), FaceTime (encrypted video), Doxy.me (HIPAA compliant secure encrypted video), Telephone (dedicated line) Email counselling is available by secure encrypted Protonmail. Group work is available via Zoom - video or IM.
As an integrative counsellor I combine theoretical approaches .... Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Mindfulness .... using methods as they are best suited to each individual, and to the presenting problem.
Talking with a counsellor can help when we feel vulnerable or anxious and find life problematic. It is good to feel heard, to increase understanding, and to develop individual coping strategies. Counselling can offer a safe and secure environment in which to make sense of specific problems.
Past experiences often affect the way we deal with problems in the present, and how we manage current relationships and events. Counselling can help to identify self defeating patterns and unravel your difficulties so that you can see the issues more clearly. You are able to talk about your life in whatever way feels comfortable to you. The focus will be on what you feel is important, and what you wish to gain from counselling.
Talking about problems helps put them into context and makes it easier to cope with feelings and understand them. You can explore your experiences, how you relate to others, and how you feel about yourself. This may help you towards positive changes in your life.
Individuals (18+. No upper age limit.)
Groups
Personal and work stress
Relationship difficulties
Bereavement
Personal growth
Counselling Supervision
£85 per 50 minute session.
Payment is online in advance via BACS ( bank transfer) or PayPal
The full charge will apply for unattended or cancelled sessions with less than 24 hours notice.
For cancellations with over 24 hours notice the fee will be refunded without delay.
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I offer individual and group supervision to qualified and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. I have supervised trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists for 30 years. Individual and group supervision are also used beneficially by related professions.
I offer supervision one to one, paired, or in groups of 3, 4, 5, or 6. Case Discussion Groups are also available.
I offer individual and group supervision and have supervised trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists for 30 years. Individual and group supervision are also used beneficially by related professions.
Following a first career in a therapeutic context from 1977, I qualified as a counsellor in 1992. I obtained counsellor accreditation with BACP in 1997, and BACP accreditation as a counselling supervisor in 2002. BACP Senior Accreditation as counsellor and supervisor followed in 2002 and 2007 respectively. I am an NCPS Senior Accredited Registrant and Approved Supervisor, and an ACTO Level 3 Senior Professional Member and Supervisor. I am bound by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions Supplementary Guidance: Working Online (GPiA 047)., the ACTO Code of Ethics, and the NCPS Code of Ethics, and provide confidentiality within these guidelines.
In addition to my role as counselling supervisor I have during the past 32 years enjoyed counselling extensively in Universities, EAP’s, and across the public and private sectors. This has been both short and longer term therapy. I have completed a Diploma in Online Supervision with distinction. The 4 stage course covered supervision contexts - Face to Face, Online individual, and Online group. I offer supervision one to one, paired, or in groups of 3, 4, 5, or 6. Case Discussion Groups are also available.
* Individual supervision takes place via secure platforms : Zoom / VSee / Signal / FaceTime/ Doxy.me/ Protonmail / or by dedicated telephone line (at no call cost to yourself).
* Group Supervision and Case Discussion Groups take place via secure platforms Zoom, VSee, or Doxy.me - Video or IM (Zoom/VSee)
BACP state : “If you receive group supervision, the amount of time you can record for accreditation depends on the number of people contracted to the group..... for groups of up to four – half the time allotted (so for two hours of supervision each member can claim one hour)"
Case discussion groups have proved very valuable and enjoyable, and can contribute to CPD requirements. It can be very strengthening to realise we are not alone in our thinking or the way we feel. The learning in the sharing is ever informative and uplifting.
Counselling Supervision
Personal and work stress
Relationship difficulties
Bereavement
Personal growth
The supervision model I use :
I have been influenced by the Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet integrative process model "Seven Eyed model of Supervision"
Key elements of my practice are :
o I seek to foster a safe reflective environment within which development can take place. Trainees and qualified therapists will arrive at different stages of development and my approach and interventions will reflect this.
o I would consider my approach to be a blend of support, challenge, and confidence building, and I seek to model good practice.
o Therapeutic supervision is in its nature a reflective process, and I work collaboratively with supervisees towards greater understanding, exploring client material, the supervisees own feelings, the impact of any host agency, and where appropriate identifying parallel process, blind spots, and ways forward.
o I strive to provide a non judgemental and positive learning environment, where challenge is experienced as a benefit, and the acceptance of difference is valued.
o Our contact will illustrate relationship is a learning tool in both supervision and the therapy with your client.
o As a supervisor I offer containment, an arena where balance and steadiness can be regained, and the containment is taken forward into your therapy room. I aim to adapt my emphasis to serve the supervisees theoretical approach.
My group supervision style reflects this approach also.
* Individual - £60 per 60 minute session. £90 per 90 minute session.
* Group - Groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Sessions - 60 mins, 90 mins, or 2 hours dependant on group size. Fees vary, for example - a group of 3 : £36 each for 90 minutes, a group of 4 : £48 each for two hours.
Payment in advance is required online via BACS (bank transfer) or PayPal.
The full charge will apply for unattended/cancelled sessions with less than 24 hours notice.
For cancellations with over 24 hours notice the fee will be refunded without delay.
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