I believe that while we are all truly unique and individual we can sometimes go through periods in our lives that can cause us to have problems, like many others. Asking for help, i.e. engaging in therapy can give us insight and allow us to make the changes we need to in order to live a more functional life. Working through difficult feelings can be life changing. My main training is in Humanistic Therapy, underpinned by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic counselling.
I work with couples, families, individuals and groups.
Having worked in the private sector, the voluntary sector and prison service over many years, I have gained extensive experience in the field of counselling and therapy. I have worked as an addictions therapist at Cygnet Hospital, Godden Green.
Areas of Expertise:
Alchohol/Drug Abuse & Addictions
Anger
Anxiety, Phobias & Panic Attacks
Attachment & Loss
Bereavement
Children/Adolescents & Families
Couples/Relationships
Depression & Feeling Low
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Personal Development
Self Harm
Sexual Dysfunction
Trauma
Work Related Stress
Qualifications:
MBACP
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Advanced Diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with children and Families.
I am an experienced counsellor trained initially in the Humanistic approach which includes Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. I believe that each person is unique and I tailor my working methods to meet the individual needs of the client. In order to meet those needs I have trained in different approaches; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Jungian Psychology.
Experience
I worked as a Bereavement Counsellor at a local hospice for two years and for Hastings and Rother Counselling Service for four years, where I worked with NHS referrals, gaining experience in a wide range of issues. For the past 2 years, I have been employed as a child and family counsellor, based at schools in the Kent area, where I have worked with children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. Often, the difficulties expressed by children manifest as behaviour issues. I help the child to understand the underlying issues and work with them and their family/carers to solve these difficulties and to move in a more positive direction.
Qualifications:
BSc.Hons. Life Sciences
Introductory course to Psychodynamic Therapy
Certificates in Counselling Skills and Practise
Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (accredited by BACP)
Certificate in Filial Play Coaching
Following 30 years in Nursing, as a Registered General Nurse, working in Hospitals, Hospices and the community and gaining a BSc (hons), I qualified as a Counsellor in 2004.
My areas of expertise and specialist interest.
• Children
• Couples and Families.
• Relationships
• Personal development
• Bereavement
• Attachment and loss
• Depression
• Anxiety Management
• Life Style Issues
• Workplace Stress
I am also a qualified Supervisor of Counsellors with experience of group and one to one work.
Debbie Williams MBACP
I am a Humanistic Counsellor: it involves a variety of different approaches that include Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Client centred therapy. All humanistic therapists, whatever their discipline believe that the person is unique, that they consist of an integrated whole of which harmony and balance is integral, and that each person has the right to autonomy and respect. Much importance is placed on the relationship between client and counsellor, which is seen as an essential component in the realisation of positive change.
I have experience in Group work and one to one counselling working with
• Addiction
• Bereavement
• Relapse prevention (addictions)
• Depression
• Survivors of Sexual Abuse
• Self esteem
• Anxiety
• Anger
• Loss and Attachment
• Stress
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Mental Health Difficulties
• Generic counselling
I am member of the BACP and I practice in accordance with there code of ethical framework.
Counselling Skills and Studies Certificate
BACP Advanced Diploma (Humanistic) Counselling
Sexual Abuse Awareness Trained
Introductory Transactional Analysis 101 Course
Certificate in Gestalt counselling
Foundation Certificate in Group work
Intermediate Certificate in group work
Tony Parker BA, BA(Hons), MA(Clin.Psy), DipForBehSci, D.ClinPsy, C.Psychol, AFBPsS
Dr Parker qualified in 1986 and worked in the NHS for 18 years before entering full-time private practice. He offers a comprehensive psychological assessment and treatment service for adults suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, work related stress and personality disorders. He maintains a strong clinical focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has a wealth of experience in training others in CBT and therapeutic skills in both academic and occupational health settings. He is also registered as an expert witness and provides clinical supervision to health professionals.
Brenda Miller MBACP (Acc)
Brenda Miller trained Integrative and her practice is underpinned by this model. She leans more towards Person Centred approach but tends to be guided by the client’s needs. She works long term short term and time limited depending on the client’s needs which is always discussed and agreed in the initial session. I have facilitated support groups and groups for personal development. I am an accredited member of BACP and I have UKRC registration. I qualified as a counsellor 10 years ago and as Clinical Supervisor 6years ago. My experience is in many settings including Schools, including (EBD) GP surgeries various support groups, Counselling agencies and Hospices- which have included management positions.
Qualifications: Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Supervision
European Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Person Centred Art Therapy
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Advance Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Families.
Charlotte Harding Bsc Hons. Dip Integrative Psych, Post Grad Cert in Psychoanalytic Attachment Theory, Adv. Dip. Child and Family Psych. BACP Regd
Charlotte began her counselling career twelve years ago and has worked as a psychotherapist with individuals on a one to one basis, groups, children and families within a range of settings including GP practices, bereavement organisation, national charity for under-supported young people, charity providing child and family support and state primary schools.
Areas of expertise also include:
• Pregnancy
• Mums with babies
• Prenatal and perinatal dysfunction or trauma
• Post-natal depression
• Bereavement including miscarriage
• Attachment and loss
• Relationships
• Anxiety and depression
• Anger management
• Work related stress
• Trauma and post traumatic stress disorder
Carlos Daniels
Carlos has been therapist for 15 years. He trained in both CBT and psychodynamic therapy and works in an integrative way.
He has gained considerable experience and knowledge working in diverse settings at HM prisons, NHS, private sectors including Godden Green Hospital as a Manager of the Addictions team and Priory groups.
Areas of experience and specialist interest.
. Personality disorders Families
. Addictions Relapse Prevention
. Depression & Dual Diagnosis
. Anxiety& Stress