My Approach
Counselling
Counselling can offer an opportunity to work through painful emotions and experiences, and the ways in which these may manifest themselves in the present. It does not offer advice, and doesn't tell you what to do, but it will offer a safe supportive space for you to discover your own decisions and choices in how you want to move forwards in your life. It can enable reflections on past pains and present challenges so to help you make sense of these and understand yourself better.
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Person-Centred Therapy
This approach is client led, believing that you are the expert of yourself. The client will navigate through their exploration with the therapist walking alongside you. With the therapeutic relationship encompassing a non-judgmental, authentic and empathetic space for clients.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Focusing on the unconscious mind and past experiences; there is exploration of how they have influenced your present behaviours, bringing them to light and looking at changes you may want to make to move forwards.
Areas of Work
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Discrimination
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Dissociation
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Emotional abuse
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Family issues
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Loneliness
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Low self-confidence
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Low self-esteem
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Older people's counselling
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Racism
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Relationship problems
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Sexual abuse
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Sexual assault
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Stress
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Suicidal thoughts
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Trauma
Experience
Experienced in working alongside clients 18 years and above with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family issues. I have particular experience with supporting survivors of sexual abuse and violence within the adult counselling team at Trust House, a sexual abuse support centre. I also work with teaching staff from the international educational sector.
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I am dedicated to continual development in a professional and personal capacity. I take part in regular lectures, workshops and trainings; broadening skills, knowledge and staying current in issues about therapy and social justice.
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Qualifications
Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) Diploma BACP Approved Qualification, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
Cert Counselling Studies, CPCAB
Cert Counselling Skills, CPCAB
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Cultural Studies, Staffordshire University
Master of Arts International Relations and Affairs, University of Reading
