About

As an Integrated Therapist qualified in Transactional Analysis (TA101); my main work focus has been with people who are drug and alcohol dependant; however I am also experienced in other areas such as LGBT issues, Work Conflict Management and have completed my C&G7407 (Part I) Training Certification.

  • Counselling Skills Development & Practise
    • Initiate and establishing a relationship using counselling skills then maintaining and developing it to conclude the interaction, finally evaluating my own development
  • Theoretical Perspectives of Counselling
    • Exploring the core concepts of the three theoretical perspectives, then identifying the similarities and differences, concluding with evaluation on advantages and disadvantages s in practise
  • Research Process:
    • An ability to demonstrate and evaluate research and counselling methods
  • Human Growth Potential
    • Understanding and applying the main concepts and aspects of human growth and development
  • Personal Development I
    • Development of self in relation to clients and an appreciation of group dynamics
  • Personal Development II
    • Recognition of key areas: Community meetings, BACP Code of Ethics & Practise.
    • Examining the work of other professionals and continuing analysis for the need for personal development
  • Professional Issues for the Developing Practitioner
    • Understanding the boundaries established by the BACP code of ethics including supervision and referral procedures
  • Equal Opportunities in Relation to Counselling
    • Complete knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and non discriminatory practices through good practise in counselling sessions
  • Gestalt Counselling
    • Evaluated the theory underpinning the Gestalt approach for counselling and personal growth through to counselling using this approach
  • Client Work
    • Applying core theoretical model and BACP Code of Ethics and Practise for Counsellors
    • Ensure appropriate evidence of referral, group and individual supervision
  • Humanistic Approaches to Counselling
    • Key theories and concepts underpinning humanistic approach with reference to personal growth and development including conducting ethical counselling interviews
  • Theories of Loss & Grief:
    • Understanding of the theories and concepts including Freud’s ‘re-investment’ compared to Klein’s internalising and Bowlby’s attachment theory.
    • Marris’s theory of conservation compared with Parkes ‘psycho-social transition’

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