About Therapy
​I am British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited as an integrative counsellor and a British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited cognitive behavioural (CBT) therapist. I am also trained in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
My commitments are to the ethical frameworks as outlined by the BACP, the BABCP, and those of the EMDR Association. I have indemnity insurance cover and have an enhanced DBS certificate.
I am not including my previous professional experiences here - if you wish to know then please do ask. Instead, I believe it is important that we make a connection and that you feel I am the right person for you. You can only learn this by us spending a little time together. Please do contact me and let's see if I can help.
Therapeutic Needs
Some people will have a clear idea about the type of therapy they need, whilst others will be less sure. When we meet we can discuss this so you can make an informed decision, however I can give a little guidance below. All sessions can be face to face, online, or a combination to meet your needs.
Counselling, CBT, EMDR
Counselling can be helpful at various times in our lives. Perhaps a decision needs to be reached and the options available would benefit from being talked through with someone unbiased. Alternatively, a change may have already occurred and time to reflect is needed. Occasionally we just need to say something aloud, to be heard, and to have someone bear witness to our experience.
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A counsellor's role is to guide this process, while allowing the client to reach an acceptance which is right for them.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is based on the interconnectivity of our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and actions. It is an active therapy which requires the client to commit to looking closely at how their thoughts and actions are currently influencing how they are feeling. Changes throughout the week can then be made to reduce the distress. The skills learned in sessions can be valuable throughout life.
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Not everyone finds accessing their thoughts easy, and creative methods may be more helpful for accessing these.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
is a psychotherapy used for helping with experiences of trauma. Memories can be stored with a high level of emotion so that when these memories are recalled, the distress is felt once more. EMDR can help to reduce the heat from the memories so that they become more biographical.
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Eye movements were the original sensory stimulation method, however tapping can be equally helpful and the rhythm can be soothing during the process.
Story sharing
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Oftentimes what we truly need is the opportunity to tell our story and to share the experience expressed in those words. This isn’t specifically counselling though the counselling skills are essential; instead it is more a need to be heard, to be understood, and for someone else to hold what has been lived through.
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Perhaps modern life has taken this opportunity away from us despite the belief that we are all more connected than ever before. Oversharing online may be leaving us feeling more alone. There may be no need to uncover or discuss other areas of life instead wishing to remain focused on the one experience - a talking therapy in its true sense.
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Reach out and let's have a talk about whether this is more what you need.
