I have considerable experience of working with both children and adults
Training and Experience.
I have a foundation certificate in Transactional Analysis and a Certificate in Counselling Skills. I have completed my Advanced clinical psychotherapy training at the Berne Institute and I am working towards my MSc examination in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy and the award of Certified Transactional Analyst. This is accredited by The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
I have also completed courses in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as well as Loss and Bereavement.
I have a B.Ed. (Hons) and worked as a teacher in Primary Schools. I also worked as a private tutor for pupils struggling with the school curriculum. I have 17 years experience working with children aged 4-13 years old.
In addition to my private counselling practice I work part time as a school counsellor for pupils aged 11-18 and pupils aged 5-11. I also work in customer services with a reputable airline.
- self-esteem,
- motivation
- Friendships and relationships
- Bullying
- Loss and bereavement
- Drug problems
- Self-Harm
In my customer services role I am often dealing with anxious, scared or angry passengers.
I have considerable experience with both children and adults.
About my Counselling Service
I practice from my home in Measham which is just on the border of Leicestershire and South Derbyshire.
The model of therapy I use is Transactional Analysis (TA)
Transactional Analysis (TA) is a "talking therapy" in that it is a way of helping people look at what goes on within themselves and their relationships in order to make positive changes and achieve personal growth.
- Everyone is OK
- We can all think
- We all have the ability to decide what the right choices are for us.
TA is known as an integrative psychotherapy, this is because, although it includes elements of the Freudian psychoanalytical approach, TA also draws upon several other models including Gestalt, Person-Centered counselling as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
TA is also used in organizations,schools,colleges and businesses as well as in clinical settings.
Professional Bodies
I am a member of the Institute of Transactional Analysis (ITA) and the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA).
I adhere strictly to their code of Ethics for Professional Practice and am subject to their complaints procedure.
All Practice is supervised by a qualified trainer and supervisor.
