About

Lets Work Through It Counselling & Therapy Services

I am a qualified Counsellor having completed a 3 year FdSc in Counselling, with the University of Gloucester and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I also hold a Teaching qualification PGCE/Cert Ed, through the University of Plymouth and am a trained Mentor & Support Worker. My expertise lies in working with Young People & Adults. Over the years I have gained extensive experience in supporting individuals with many of life's issues/concerns, within a variety of roles & settings.

Experience

Private Practice/Clinic – Adults/Young People
Community based Counselling Practice – Adults/Young People
Family Intervention Counsellor - Adults
College/University Counsellor - Adults/Young People
Seondary Schools Counsellor – Students 11-18 years
Independent Living Support Worker – Homeless Young People 16-25 years
Teacher/Mentor (Health & Fitness) – Male Young Offenders 15-18 years

Qualifications & Governing Body

FdSc, PGCE/Cert Ed, MBACP
Governing Body – Member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Teacher/Mentor (Health & Fitness) – Male Young Offenders 15-18 years
Supervision - with Regulated Professional Supervisor

Continued Professional Development

As a Member of the BACP, I have to participate in at least 30 hours of continued Professional development (further training) per year. I regularly attend training, allowing me to heighten my own awareness, in turn, allowing my client’s awareness to be heightened, a key concept of counselling. Please find below some of the training I have participated in within the last 18 months......

Working with Borderline Personality Disorder
Working with Depression & Suicidal Clients
Mindfulness (8 Week Course)
Safe Trauma Therapy
Childhood Trauma, Brain Development & Life Outcomes
An Introduction to Guided Imagery & Music - Bonny Method (within Therapy)
Working with the Body in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy L5 (Commencing Sept 2016)

Therapy

With all that life holds and the demands placed upon us, both personally and professionally, there are times when we can feel overwhelmed and coping becomes emotionally and physically exhausting...

Young People's Service

Counselling Young People has been a pivotal part of my practice alongside working with Adults. From teaching & mentoring Young Offenders, supporting Young homeless into independent living and...