Psychotherapy & Counselling

Acquired Brain Injury & Long-Term Conditions Management

I offer 1:1 psychotherapeutic input for clients with an acquired brain injury or long-term physical health condition.

The emphasis is on self-management of the client’s condition using either Motivational Interviewing or ACT approaches to support clients in making behavioural changes, which will enable them to manage their condition more effectively.

I also work with family members to support their adjustment to their partner or family members physical health changes.

I work both as an independent practitioner and as an associate with Halliday Quinn Ltd.

The conditions with which I have worked include the following:

Acquired Brain Injury (including Stroke and Epilepsy)
Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
COPD and other respiratory conditions
Gastroenterology
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Kidney and Liver conditions including transplant
Cardiac
Musculo-Skeletal

There are other rare conditions, complications after surgery and multiple conditions, which do not fit into a particular category.

Acquired Brain Injury and Long-Term Conditions Management

I offer 1:1 psychotherapeutic input for clients with an acquired brain injury, stroke or other long-term physical health condition. The emphasis is on self-management using either Motivational Interviewing or ACT approaches to support clients in making behavioural changes to aid in the adjustment process.

Neuro-rehabilitation

I have over 15 years’ experience working with a community-based brain injury team working alongside a multi-disciplinary team and 10 years’ experience of medico-legal work. I have particular experience of adjustment work, both with the injured person and their family members.

Supervision

I offer clinical supervision to trainees and more experienced counsellors and psycho-therapists. I have over 10 years’ experience with individuals and groups using a multi-modal framework. My aim is make sure you, as a practitioner, are mentally and physically well, resourced and supported to work with all the issues our clients bring.

Training

My training experience has taken me all over the country, working with a range of health professionals both within the NHS and as a private provider. I offer training which combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Motivational Interviewing. This can help clinicians plan and support client goals more effectively by focussing on the individual values of the client.