Talk Dynamic Counselling, Supervision & Group Work: Lewisham, Bromley & GreenwichOne to one counselling in person, online or by telephoneSessions from £50; Concessionary rates and flexible hours availableMy practiceHello. If you are reading this, you might be reaching out for some counselling support. What I can offer you is truly empathetic connection, a safe and calm listening space, the time to learn about yourself and to explore what is happening for you present, past… Show more Talk Dynamic Counselling, Supervision & Group Work: Lewisham, Bromley & GreenwichOne to one counselling in person, online or by telephoneSessions from £50; Concessionary rates and flexible hours availableMy practiceHello. If you are reading this, you might be reaching out for some counselling support. What I can offer you is truly empathetic connection, a safe and calm listening space, the time to learn about yourself and to explore what is happening for you present, past and future. I provide confidential counselling in a safe space to people of all ages and backgrounds and have helped clients with many different issues,Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed are often reasons clients contact me. These might be having an effect or be compounded by relationship, family or work challenges. I will use my learning from different counselling approaches to find the best way we can work together to help you to manage these. I am an accredited member of the BACP. I follow its ethical guidelines for working safely and professionally. I recently trained as an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist and am now able to offer this to clients to help them let go of past disturbing memories and traumas. What I can help with Abuse, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger, Attachment issues, Autism, Behavioural issues, Cancer, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ issues, Men’s issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Obsessions, Phobias, Pregnancy, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Relationships, Redundancy, Self-harm, Sexual behaviour, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues. Therapy typesCBT, Creative Techniques, EMDR, Humanistic, Integrative, Long term, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Relaxation techniques, Solution focused, Systemic, Short term. ClientsChildren, Adolescents, Young adults, Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Groups, Organisations. Show less

I also work as Youth Counselling Coordinator for Terrence Higgins Trust where I counsel clients face to face and online, supervise trainee and qualified counsellors and coordinate the youth counselling service. Clients are aged 14-24 years and present with many personal difficulties - anxiety and depression, school and family issues, personal and relationship problems, drug misuse and sexual and identity issues amongst others.I have also run workshops for young people in schools and… Show more I also work as Youth Counselling Coordinator for Terrence Higgins Trust where I counsel clients face to face and online, supervise trainee and qualified counsellors and coordinate the youth counselling service. Clients are aged 14-24 years and present with many personal difficulties - anxiety and depression, school and family issues, personal and relationship problems, drug misuse and sexual and identity issues amongst others.I have also run workshops for young people in schools and other organisations on various topics such as emotions and emotional resilience, mental and sexual health, HIV awareness and sexually transmitted infections and contraception. Currently during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am also supporting the charity's free online counselling service for people living with HIV that are 18+ years. I counsel clients online and supervise other counsellors providing this service. Show less

Providing therapeutic counselling support for pupils aged 4-11 years on site as well as liaising with safeguarding team, teachers and parents to provide information and systemic support around clients and their presenting issues. Use of creative techniques, worksheet activities and talking therapy.

'My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.' Indira GandhiIt is all about the work as an SPM at Place2Be and I include this quote to remind myself that it is on the content of my work and of my character that I will be judged and not through self-endorsement. But six months have passed since I have started this job so I do at… Show more 'My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.' Indira GandhiIt is all about the work as an SPM at Place2Be and I include this quote to remind myself that it is on the content of my work and of my character that I will be judged and not through self-endorsement. But six months have passed since I have started this job so I do at last have something to say. That is... I know a little bit of what I am doing! And I have been busy - oh boy have I been busy! This job is stimulating and challenging and rewarding every day in big and tiny ways. It is always about the children, the parents and the staff of the school where wonderful work goes on every day. At my school in South-east London, Place2Be is there in a supportive role to offer play and talking therapy to children one to one and in groups through Place2Talk (a lunchtime drop-in service) and themed groups (eg around moving to secondary school), classroom Circle Times and assemblies. We offer counselling for parents too and a consultation service for staff. I have learnt loads and made plenty of mistakes and still am. And I have been soaring on highs over a connection with a child, a group or an achievement. Next rumbling to the depths at times as I struggle with the diverse aspects of the job and the complex interconnection of relationships and politics of being a service provider and a contractor in school environment with a remote employer in the centre of London.Having said that, Place2Be is tremendously supportive in so many ways. I have to say this is essential for this role. Schools are learning and changing places and the children show all the rainbow of emotions and behaviours as they grapple with so many challenges. I am honoured to be working with them right here, right now as they paint all these colours. Show less

I provide one to one counselling to primary school aged children. Working with children is subtle, challenging and rewarding. As children learn through play so it is in counselling. Creating an environment with toys, games, paint and paper, clay, play dough and sand trays and giving them choice allows them the opportunity to work alongside me within the counselling process.I use the skills I have developed using different media and play alongside verbal counselling to help each… Show more I provide one to one counselling to primary school aged children. Working with children is subtle, challenging and rewarding. As children learn through play so it is in counselling. Creating an environment with toys, games, paint and paper, clay, play dough and sand trays and giving them choice allows them the opportunity to work alongside me within the counselling process.I use the skills I have developed using different media and play alongside verbal counselling to help each child deal with painful emotions, to get to know themselves and their feelings, to work on changing behaviours that have negative consequences and to be able to manage better within the external realities of home and school life - which for the most part, neither they, the school nor I have the power to change. I also work with the child's goals, by helping them to explore what comes up for them as sessions continue. Developing a relationship of trust, being real and offering a safe, confidential space offers the child a therapeutic place to be able to do this.I work alongside teachers, parents, special educational needs coordinators and with my supervisor to support my child clients. I keep my eyes and ears open to changes in the dynamic school environment so that I am aware of possible external influences on clients - be they physical or emotional. Schools are hothouses of creative and growing energies - I am thrilled to be part of that growth! Show less

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