Bristol Positive Counselling

I have worked as a counsellor for 6 years in London and Bristol and in a number of different fields. I am presently working in private practice, though I also work for the NHS as a primary care counsellor, for the prison service and do some 'employment assistance' counselling for larger organisations. I am in my early 50s, and an integratively trained counsellor which means I use a variety of therapeutic models. Though have a particular interest in cognitive approaches to therapy, as a result of working with those with life controlling addictions, such as alcohol and gambling - where I recognised that sustainable recovery is about making changes in self perception and old behaviour patterns. My experience as an NHS counsellor, showed me that cognitive approaches are effective and a good way of bringing positive change and I use these in my work. However, I strongly believe in the individuality of people and also their problems, offering self empowerment for tackling these in a variety of ways (for more about how I work click - About the therapy)

I am a qualified, experienced Bristol counsellor and member of one of the two registration bodies for counselling in the UK, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  

Additional Information

I believe we all have a drive to become whole and the best we can be. And that we are all fundamentally OK. Out of negatives, many positives grow and sometimes we need a helping hand for this to happen. Many of us, at different times in our lives, experience problems which we find impossible or difficult to come to terms with. When this happens we seek support and understanding. It can help to talk things over with a qualified counsellor. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework of Good Practice.

If you live in Bristol and are suffering from the pain of separation, relationship difficulties, anxiety, bereavement, feel isolated or lack meaning in life, struggling with addiction, feeling in a low mood, stuck in your life, disempowered or overwhelmed. Don't suffer these feelings alone. Do contact me on 07954 164 574, office hours 0117 922 7788. I have personal experience of the extremes of the process and can offer support, clarity and understanding at a time you need it most. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore life issues.

Counselling in Queens Square Bristol

Fees

£35.00 - £45 per session (pay what you wish). Saturday & early evening appointments just of Queens Square in the Centre of town.

Qualifications

MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, trainee (NHS) (BACBP member)

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Iron Mill Institute, Devon (BACP reg)

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Bristol University (BACP reg)

Addiction Training - Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA), Bristol

Transactional Analysis 101 Certificate (Institute of Transactional Analysis)

Brief Solution Focused Training (Brief, London)

Separation and Divorce Brief Training (Relate)

Gestalt Psychotherapy Groupwork (3 years)

Alderian CPD training (52 hours)

Psychosynthesis CPD Training (Psychosynthesis Education Trust, London)

Certificate in Life Coaching

M.A. Communication Design (Middlesex University), B.A. (Hons) London

We are 5 mins walk from the Watershed and Arnolfini, 2 mins from Bristol Bridge and the Welsh Back Harbourside area.

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BPC Counselling includes

South Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust

Virgin Cross Country Trains

Portishead Medical Centre

Bristol University Listen In

Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA)

Gamcare Gambling Counselling

HM Prison Leyhill

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