Counselling Directions

My training, qualifications and experience

Training

I trained at Regents College and the Metanoia Institute, both in London. My core training is as a Person Centred Counsellor.

Qualifications

BA (Hons)

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Certificate in the Fundamentals of Psychotherapy and Counselling

BACP Recognised Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (2001)


Professional Membership

Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(MBACP).

Accreditation status awarded in 2003. Senior Accreditation status in 2009.

Graduate Member of the Metanoia Institute

Member of the UK Register of Counsellors (UKRC)


Experience and Training

I have spent over 13 years working as a counsellor, during my training and since qualification. Over this time, extensive experience of working with clients both short and long term has been gained as well as specialist experience of time limited work with clients who have addiction issues. In this field I have undertaken further training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution focussed techniques. In addition, I have also worked longer term with clients who have required deeper exploration of issues such as: abuse, addiction, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, self esteem, loss, bereavement, work-related issues, depression and child related issues.


At present I work in two settings. One of these is within a large Charity where I work within a time-limited framework with clients who have addiction issues. My other work arena is my private practice. From my home I see clients for both short and long term work who have wide ranging issues.

Appointments and fees

If you think that you may need counselling you can telephone me for a chat or email me if you prefer, in the first instance. If, after this, you would like to make an appointment for an initial meeting, we can book a time that is convenient for you.

My fees are £40 for an initial assessment and then £40 for each ongong weekly counselling session.