ABOUT ME

Life is a journey and not a destination and with this, may come trials and tribulations that can affect you in many ways in your day to day life. For me, I have encountered a range of difficulties that include adverse childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, paternity fraud, and family breakdown.

Becoming a person centred counsellor has changed my perspective on life and inspired me to help others who may be suffering from their own difficult life challenges. One of the most important aspects of my recovery was the ability for someone to hear me which gave me the platform to explore and discover what I was holding onto, hindering my life experience during my dark and difficult times.

You are the most important person when we work together. The provision of a non-judgemental, empathetic, safe and secure environment can help you explore the thoughts and feelings you harbour deep inside and that may be restricting your enjoyment of life at this time. You have the ability to discover your potential even when, at times, you may forget your purpose which can be facilitated through us building a therapeutic relationship which will be based on trust, honesty and respect.

EXPERIENCE

I am an experienced person centred counsellor who has worked across a range of sectors helping individuals work through their individual issues. I have worked within men's mental health charities, addiction and substance misuse recovery and I have volunteered at the Liverpool Bereavement Service for the last two and a half years where I have counselled people who have experienced loss and bereavement.

SPECIALTIES

I have experience working as a person centred counsellor in areas that include:

Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement and child loss (for men)
Alcohol and substance recovery
Relationship troubles
Paternity fraud
Life transitions
ADHD
And people who want someone to talk to in a welcoming, non-judgemental and safe environment.

EDUCATION

SEG Awards - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
SEG Awards - Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
PESI - Essentials of Trauma Treatment: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Course (Online)
PESI - Working with trauma: Somatic-based interventions to move clients from surviving to thriving (Online)
PESI - Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential Strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing, and Working with the Body
PESI - Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD across the Lifespan (Online Course)
PESI - Working with suicide: essential suicide intervention and prevention strategies (Online Course)
Bereavement Training International - Baby Loss Study Day
City & Guilds - Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety Risk Management
Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults
Assess the individual in a health and social care setting
Facilitate coaching and mentoring in health and social care
Develop, maintain and use records and reports
NCFE - Level 1 Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
Liverpool Bereavement Service
Sean's Place (Men's mental health organisation)
Change, Grow, Live (Drug and alcohol recovery)
My current Disclosure & Barring Service (Enhanced Certificate) Certificate Number: 001840375087

CONTACT ME

CONTACT

If you feel that I may be able to help you with your current situation then please contact me and we can arrange a convenient time for me to call you where we can discuss what you are facing and how I may be able to help you. The call is completely free and you are under no obligation to use the service I offer.

PHONE

07491 312 389

ADDRESS

Space Solutions Business Centre

39 Sefton Lane Industrial Estate

Maghull

L31 8BX

E-MAIL

belletristictherapy@gmail.com