Respect Counselling And Stress Management.

One to one private counselling and stress management workshops for businesses and community groups delivered by a qualified counsellor and experienced stress management practitioner.

Respect Counselling and Stress Management Services.

One to one private counselling and stress management workshops for businesses and community groups delivered by a qualified counsellor and experienced stress management practitioner.

Home visiting service for people with special needs or care responsibilities.

You may be trying to make sense of the problems in your life.
You may want someone to listen to your feelings and experiences without judgement.
You may feel ready to make positive changes.

Qualifications:

Counselling for Depression-Post accreditation Person Centred Counselling.
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. 2002.
Certificate in Zen Meditation. 2000.
M. A /Diploma in Social Work. 1995.
Registered Mental Nurse. 1987.


Skills and Additional Training.

Use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Techniques to manage depression, anxiety, panic attacks and low self esteem.
Use of solution focussed therapy techniques to support positive thinking and positive coping strategies.
Use of person centred techniques: Promoting an understanding of emotions and experiences in order to develop healthier relationships with oneself and others.
Simple breath and positive thinking meditations for relaxation and concentration.

My Experience.

27 years of one to one advice, support and counselling with people from diverse backgrounds who are in emotional difficulty.
Experience of supporting people who have drug or alcohol problems.
A working knowledge of anti depressant medication and non medical alternatives to mood management.
An up to date knowledge of national and community organisations, self help websites and literature that support wellbeing.