Jennie Shales
Member Status: Accredited
Member No: NCS18-07153
Location: Templeton
I am an experienced Integrative Humanistic Counsellor/ Psychotherapist. With over 25 years experience of working with children, young people and adults in a therapeutic capacity, both in the UK and abroad.
I am an accredited Counsellor & Supervisor with the NCS (National Counselling Society), and a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Other than my private practice, I am a registered psychotherapist with BUPA, Helix Health Services and Affiliate counselling.
Previously I have worked as a counsellor for:
* Ateb (Pembrokeshire Housing Association)
* Pathways to Change (For people with co-occuring mental health and substance misuse
issues).
* Pembrokeshire counselling Services
* Pembrokeshire young Persons Counselling service
* Rainbow Cancer Support Centre
* Pembrokeshire School counselling Service (Primary & Secondary)
* I'm also a volunteer supervisor and bereavement supporter for Cruse Bereavement Care.
In accordance with the requirements for registered counsellors; I receive monthly supervision/ consultative support for my work.
In my own time I find making art very therapeutic, although I can't call myself an art or play therapist I do often use art or play within therapy sessions with children and adults, let me know if you would be interested in this, I find playing with creativity often helps to work with the sub conscious and body at a deeper level, which can allow things to be expressed without words.
I will not judge or tell you what to do, but will gently and compassionately help you find your way and make sense of what is right for you. This is achieved through working together in a confidential, safe and trusting relationship that I hope will be a positive or even life changing experience.
Testimonial from mum of 8 year old:
" Jennie takes an intuitive approach to her therapy. she has a calm and soothing manner which instantly put my daughter at ease. Jennie provides a relaxing and creative space, this allowed my daughter to feel safe and enabled her to freely express herself verbally and creatively. What impressed me the most was Jennie's ability to get right to the heart of the matter and communicate in a supportive way. Jennie has an exceptional capability to work holistically, her approach has had a profoundly positive impact not only on my daughter but also to our direct family. Thank you Jennie for your insight, energy and support."
