EXPERIENCE

I have been practicing counselling for a number of years.

I have worked in a variety of settings, including GP surgeries, hospitals, charities, occupational health, and private practice.

I have experience of the full age range of clients, from young children to the elderly.

I am currently employed as a counselling psychologist in the University Hospital of North Durham Pain Management Unit.

I specialise in counselling people with depression, anxiety and stress problems. I also have an interest in chronic illness and pain management.

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

MSc Counselling Psychology

 

Post Graduate Diploma Counselling Psychology

 

BA (Hons) Psychology

 

Accredited Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

 

Graduate Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)

 

MY APPROACH

 

My approach to counselling is integrative; I draw on a range of different theories from both counselling and psychology.

 

I tailor my way of working to each individual client, depending on their unique needs and goals. I use person-centred counselling, with a combination of techniques to help facilitate change.

 

These include psychodynamic, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing.