About Me

I'm Dianne, a Counsellor/Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in the field. I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  
Always a respectful listener & responsive to others, I embarked on a search for more understanding on how to better help those looking for support. This led me into the counselling profession.

We can all experience times in our lives when we are faced with emotional challenges. No matter what the situation, I believe we all have the ability to heal & grow from whatever life has put in our way.  We may have friends & family to talk to; however, there may be times when we know we need something more.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor every session to meet your unique and individual needs and facilitate you towards empowerment.

Underpinned by a Person-Centred approach and, through years of continual professional development, I have within my Counsellors ’toolkit’ a wealth of knowledge and experience* to address any obstacles you may have for improving your mental health & well-being.  I adapt my approach to effectively support you to explore your issues and to gain new perspectives and insights for achieving positive solutions. 

*Modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness & 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 & above.  

I work effectively in both brief & 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

· Bereavement and Loss

· Anger

· 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 or communication problems).

. Couples/ Relationship Counselling

Qualifications & Training

• BSc Degree in Therapeutic Counselling
• NCFE - Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy(Level 4)
• 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) 
• Certificate in Couples and Relationship (Level 5) Accredited by COSRT*
• NCFE - Certificate in Counselling (Level 3)  
• NCFE – Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2)  

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

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

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

*COSRT (College of Sexual & Relational Therapists)