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Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Mindfulness based CBT
About me
I am a fully qualified counsellor offering a professional service. My practice is based on a non-judgemental and empathic approach within a confidential environment.
In my practice I offer short term and long term therapy for a range of issues. My counselling practice stretches back 29 years and includes working in the NHS, in higher education and in the private sector. For almost 20 years I worked as a psychological therapist in the wellbeing team in higher education providing counselling for both students and staff. My work has included running workshops and CBT based groups for Panic Disorder, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Anger Management and Depression. I have facilitated Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy groups. I have participated in professional teacher training at the Centre for Mindfulness Research & Practice at Bangor University. I have trained in Non-Violent Communication and the principles of which informs the coaching aspect of my practice.
Areas of interest
Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia; work-related stress; Health Anxiety; the psycho-social impact of Covid; Relationships; Transforming anger workshops, CBT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for depression one-to-one or in groups; coaching using NVC principles.
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- social anxiety
- health anxiety
- panic disorder
- depression
- relationships
- work-place stress
- bereavement