I have a degree in English & Politics and a background in teaching. I have an advanced diploma in eating disorders and a certificate in obesity management. I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2001) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the University of Birmingham.
I have experience in the voluntary sector and in private practice. I have also worked in a counselling agency overseas. I see clients at my home in Long Crendon offering easy access for Aylesbury and Oxford. I work within the ethical framework of BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).
I have experience in the voluntary sector and in private practice. I have also worked in a counselling agency overseas. I see clients at my home in Long Crendon offering easy access for Aylesbury and Oxford. I work within the ethical framework of BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).
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During our initial contact, I try to understand some of the issues that you may be coping with in more detail. By gaining this information on the telephone I am then able to make better use of the time available at our first session. In couples counselling there is the option to see clients separately before the joint counselling sessions are agreed.
I trained initially in person centred therapy (PCT). The PCT model is widely used and was developed by the renowned psychologist, Carl Rodgers. It is a non-directive approach which works to develop a client/therapist relationship that is non-judgemental and demonstrates empathy, congruence (genuineness) and unconditional positive regard.
Recently, I have found that many clients prefer to work in the CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) model. They have heard about CBT from the medical press or recommendations from their own GPs. The foundations of CBT may be traced to the works of early Greek philosophers and the idea that 'man is not affected by events but by the view he takes of them' (Epictetus).
Maintaining meaningful relationships is crucial to our well-being but relationships can break down because of poor communication. Concerns about finance, employment, health or family problems affect relationships for both individuals and couples; such pressures mean that it is easy to lose sight of personal priorities.
Eating problems bring fear, isolation and loneliness to the sufferer. Clients may become locked into a cycle of strict adherence to rigid dietary rules relating to when and where they eat and how much is consumed. Such practice is usually carried out in secret. This in turn, can have direct consequences for evaluating thinking and changing behaviour.
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