I am a fully qualified and experienced Person-Centred counsellor with my own private practice in Greetland, Halifax. Additionally I work part-time in a Pastoral role within a local primary school and I am a volunteer counsellor at Noah's Ark Counselling and Psychotherapy Services in Ovenden.
Working in the Person-Centred Approach means I offer one to one counselling, in a non-judgemental and non-directive way. I advocate this approach as I enjoy helping people realise their potential and become who they want to be! This approach particularly helps those who are drawn to exploring their own thoughts and feelings. Counselling is not about 'fixing' problems as such, it is about changing your understanding and view of the problems, enabling you to work towards living in a way that you find more satisfying. In essence, it is 'talking therapy'. I specialise in working with teenagers, and young people and I am also trained in Play Therapy. Additionally, I also specialise in working with adults with presenting concerns such as depression, abuse and sexual abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, relationship issues and anxiety.
Fully Qualified Counsellor ~ Professional Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
Member of National Counselling Society (MNCS Accred) which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority
Member of British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) working to the Ethical Framework
Fully Qualified Teacher ~ Bachelor of Education with Honours (B.Ed. Hons) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Pastoral Support and Learning Mentor at local primary school
Qualified Nurture Teacher ~ Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups (NGN) using Boxall Profiles
NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Volunteer Counsellor at Noah's Ark Counselling Centre working with Adults and Young People
Previous volunteer as an active listener at Samaritans, Halifax for over 3 years specialising in teenagers and young people
Over 11 years' experience working with young children (4-11 years)
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