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. 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 & grow from whatever life has put in our way.  
As an integrative therapist, I tailor every session to meet the uniqueness of each individual and facilitate someone towards empowerment.

My approach is underpinned by a Person-Centred approach. Through years of continual professional development I have within my Counsellors ’toolkit’ a wealth of knowledge and experience* to support the needs of those ready to address their current obstacles for improved mental health & well-being. 

I adapt my approach to effectively support each individual to explore their issues and to gain new perspectives and insights for achieving positive solutions. 

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

Experience  

With many years experience of working with a wide a range of presenting issues within community settings, further education colleges, voluntary & health sectors,  I work effectively in both brief & longer-term therapy.   Supporting clients aged 16 years & above, I have extensive experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including (though limited to) historic and current issues of:

· 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 Mediation & Negotiation Skills (Level 4)
• NCFE - Certificate in Brief Solution Focused Therapy (Level 4) 
• NCFE -Certificate in Bereavement Supervision (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 for, 'Polyvagal-informed Practitioner'.

*COSRT (College of Sexual & Relational Therapists)