To put it simply, I really believe that talking to a counsellor helps. I know it because I have been a client myself. It was important for me to have someone "neutral", someone that did not know all of me who I could vent to in confidence without having to worry about hurting anyone's feelings. My counsellor never said: "Well, of course, you did that!" or "How could you do that to...!" I am hoping I can be that person for you. The person you come to talk to that will not judge you and will help you become more self-aware. That is what I was trained to do.
In my private practice, I see clients from all walks of life: men, women, non-binary, young people who are hetero, gay, bi, queer, transgender. People that have stress, anxiety, fears, worries, low mood, insecurities but that also allow themselves to dream and hope for something better, for something more. Some clients would like me to tell them what to do; I cannot give you advice but I can help you unpick, understand and raise awareness of what you bring to therapy. We can do this because I am not an expert when it comes to you, you are the expert of yourself. Sometimes clients tell me that they are not sure they know themselves at all; then my job is to help you get to know yourself one session at a time.
I am a South American woman of colour that has lived in Europe for more than 20 years. Diversity and culture have a personal impact on me and my practice is informed by all my intersectionalities.
BA Hons Humanistic & Integrative Counselling
Diploma Higher Education Humanistic Gestalt Counselling
Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mental Health Adult First Aider
TA 101 Course - Transactional Analysis
Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Understanding Autism
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Basics of Counselling Certificate
RECENT TRAINING/CPD
CATT - Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique
Online and Telephone Counselling Course
Introduction to Working Online with Children & Young People
How to Do Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer
Moving Your Practice Online
Using Creative Arts Online
Introduction to Taking your Therapy Practice Outdoors
Supporting & Counselling People Bereaved During the Covid-19 Pandemic
MEMBERSHIPS & INSURANCE
NCS Accredited member
HACP member -Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
I am registered with the ICO and hold a DBS and Professional Liability Insurance with Towergate.
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