About me
What I do and my qualifications
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor, Trauma & EMDR therapist, Supervisor and Couples Counsellor based just outside Stroud, Gloucestershire.
My therapy suite is a warm, inviting and comfortable log cabin and is situation in a private position within my garden, a toilet is available and there is plenty of free parking making coming and going to your therapy session stress free and private.
I am extensively qualified and experienced and offer a warm and empathic environment for you to share your issues, feel heard and improve the areas of your life that may feel chaotic and are causing you problems.
I have always been passionate about working with Trauma/PTSD and approximately 6 years ago I trained as an EMDR therapist allowing me to use this amazing therapy with clients who are experiencing PTSD and other traumas such as Complex or Developmental Trauma.
I have worked as an Addictions Counsellor in a local drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for the past 18 years, and previously worked within the NHS Service. I was a foster carer for 5 years and have completed many child related/attachment training courses. Please contact me for a no-obligation chat about your needs.
Some of the areas of work that I help my clients with:-
Trauma & past issues
Relationship/couples issues
Anxiety & Depression
Addiction
General counselling issues
Qualifications
Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Theoretical orientations covered: Person Centred, CBT, Gestalt, Psychodynamic)
EMDR for Trauma Level 1, 2 & 3
Advanced attachment focused EMDR
OCN Diploma in Supervision
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate in Relational Couples Therapy
Solution Focused Counselling
Helping Women Recovery from Trauma (Dr Stephanie Covington Ph.D. L.C.S.W)
Working with Young People who self harm
DANOS Dual Diagnosis Training
‘Sex Talk’, talking about sex in the consulting room
Working with Trauma disorders
Conflict Management Skills
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults & Child Protection
Substance Misuse Training
FDAP Interpersonal Group Therapy
Therapeutic Needs of Looked after children
Attachment, Separation & Loss Issues
Care and Administration of Medicines
Child Protection
Working with Challenging Behaviour
Infection Prevention and Control