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’


