About me...
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I have been in private practice for 13 years working primarily using the Integrative approach - this means I may use several different theories, allowing me to use the style and technique best suited to you. I can offer both short- and long-term therapy and we discuss your needs when we first meet. I offer counselling to Teenagers, Adults and Couples from my clinics in West Wickham in Kent, Sevenoaks in Kent and Bletchingley in Surrey. I also offer telephone and online therapy if that is more convenient for you.
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I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling. In addition I have an Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). I also have a CPCAB Level 5 Diploma working with Children & Young People. I am in regular supervision and fully insured. I hold a current Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.
I have a wide range of experience working with many different issues and I have also worked as a voluntary counsellor at Mind, one of the country's leading charities working with mental health issues.
My Professional Advanced Diploma is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing. I am also an accredited member of the National Counselling Society and a registered member of the BACP, and I abide by their code of ethics at all times. In addition to this the National Counselling Society's register is accredited to the Department of Heath's Accredited Voluntary Register (AVR) scheme.
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About me...
How I work... .
Having always had an interest in Psychology and people's behaviour becoming a counsellor felt very natural for me, so I began my training in 2009 and started my private practice in 2012 with a goal to make a difference to others. I can offer both short- and long-term therapy and we discuss what you feel is best for you when we first meet. I offer a safe, comfortable and confidential setting at all times. Our first meeting gives us both the opportunity to see if we feel we can work together and what that may look like. I can work with past issues, the here and now and we can also look at any future concerns, but my overall aim is to help you to get to a healthier place.
Qualifications...
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July 2024 - BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling
May 2023 - Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy
Sept 2021 - CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Working with Children & Young People​
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March 2019 - Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy
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Oct 2018 - Diploma in Mindfulness
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Sept 2015 -Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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May 2013 - Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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June 2011 - Diploma in Counselleing & Psychotherapy
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June 2010 - Certificate in Counselling
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