About Me

• I'm Dianne, I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  I am a Counsellor, Couples and Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years experience.
  

At times life issues can feel overwhelming and bring emotional challenges. Though we may have friends & family to talk to, there are times when we know we need something more.  No matter what the situation, I believe we all have the ability to heal and grow from whatever life throws at us. 

I provide a safe and confidential space to explore the issues. Working with me in counselling offers a helping hand to address the challenges in a warm, non-judgemental and supportive way and work towards your chosen goals.  

As an integrative therapist, I tailor every session to your meet your unique situation, not deliver a 'one size fits all' model. Underpinned by a Person-Centred approach, and through years of continual professional development, I have within my 'counsellor's toolkit’ a wealth of knowledge and experience*. This helps to facilitate you to address any obstacles in your path, and work towards empowerment to gain new perspectives and insights for achieving positive solutions and to improve your mental health and wellbeing.  Sessions may be sprinkled with unexpected humour and laughter, even when you feel your most low or vulnerable.   

*Modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness and Interpersonal Therapy  and an expanse of coping strategies and self-help techniques (this list is not exhaustive).

Experience  

I have many years experience of working within further education colleges, voluntary, charity, health sector and community settings, supporting clients aged 16 years and above.  

I work effectively in both brief and longer-term therapy and have extensive experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including, though not limited to:

· Depression/Low mood

· Anxiety/Stress (including work-related stress)

· Bereavement and Loss

· Anger

. Historic/ Childhood issues

· Significant Life Changes (incl. Redundancy, Impact of   illness/physical health

. Trauma

· Everyday life issues impacting on mental & emotional wellbeing

· Intrapersonal issue (within self - Self-esteem/ Lack of Confidence or Self-worth)

· Interpersonal issues – (Family/ Relationship communication issues).

. Couples/ Family & Relationship Counselling (with ages 16+) 

Qualifications & Training

• BSc Degree in Therapeutic Counselling
• NCFE - Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy(Level 4)
• Certificate in Couples and Relationship (Level 5) Accredited by COSRT*
• NCFE - Certificate in Counselling Supervision (Level 5) 
• NCFE -Certificate in Bereavement Supervision (Level 4) 
• NCFE - Certificate in Mediation & Negotiation Skills (Level 4)
• NCFE - Certificate in Brief Solution Focused Therapy (Level 4) 
• Interpersonal Therapy – IAPT Practitioner training (NSCAP) 
• NCFE -Certificate in Group Work (Level 4) 
• NCFE - Certificate in Counselling (Level 3)  
• NCFE – Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2)  

*COSRT (College of Sexual & Relational Therapists) 

Continual Professional Development (CPD) includes (not exhaustive):  

Working with the Inner Child, Trauma Sensitive: Integrating The Body in therapy,  Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Stress Management, Anger Management,  Group Facilitation, EMIplus - Trauma Therapy, Cruse: Bereavement Care, Advanced Hypnotherapy Skills, Understanding Self Harm. 

Currently undertaking the certificate course in, 'Polyvagal-informed Practitioner' for trauma.