Psychotherapy & Counselling

Supervision

I offer clinical supervision to trainees and more experienced counsellors and psychotherapists.

My aim in supervision is make sure you, as a practitioner, are mentally and physically well and also resourced and well supported to work with all the issues our clients bring. It’s also important that together we monitor the welfare of the client/supervisee relationship, pay attention to your professional development and your professional identity and competence, to fulfill your professional membership requirement.

I keep short, factual notes, which are dated, stored secured and shredded after seven years.

I am mindful of and uphold ethical guidelines and professional standards and I consult regularly with another supervisor as required by my professional regulating body. I offer encouragement, support and challenge on the work/technique of my supervisees and I aim to monitor, nurture and support the micro skills inherent in the supervisee’s philosophical approach, in building working relationships with patients.

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.