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I gained valuable experience working for Samaritans for 2 years helping callers cope with suicidal thoughts. I worked for Cruse as a volunteer Bereavement Counsellor and Supervisor for 6 years supporting clients with grief related issues.

 

I am a Gamcare trained Gambling Addiction Counsellor. I set up an addiction service in Leeds city centre in 2008. I have 15 years experience supporting over 1000 gamblers in Leeds, York, Middlesbrough, Sunderland & South Shields. One-to-one counselling sessions. Group sessions by request. I am dedicated to helping clients with gambling/alcohol addiction problems work towards a more successful way of living. Sessions include assessment, careplan & relapse prevention, & strategies to deal with debt, career, mental health and relationship issues. I also offer support for partners & parents of problem gamblers. In March 2020 when Covid lockdown started, I offered continuing support to clients throughout the pandemic via video calls. I have retained many of my Leeds clients & now offer face to face sessions in Redcar TS10 with video calls to the rest of the UK.

 

I am a recognised consultant for BUPA & Nuffield Health private healthcare. I am an associate counsellor for Compsych the worlds largest EAP. A workplace focused programme to assist in identifying & resolving employee concerns which affect performance. I had a private practice based in Leeds city centre for 10 years. I was an associate counsellor for Help Employee Assistance with clients from Leeds City Council and Royal Mail, NHS, Yorkshire Ambulance, AXA PPP Healthcare trauma consultant offering short notice on-site drop-in service after employee bereavement. I currently take referrals from the Counselling Directory and BACP Its good to talk directory.

 

I offer CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for insurance work through Solicitors & Insurance companies. Occupational Health, EAP's (Employee Assisted Programmes), Rehabilitation Services, Issues of situation specific anxiety, road traffic accidents, trauma. Staff counselling for anxiety, stress & depression. Personal therapy for degree/Masters/Phd students at University. Distance learning Tutor & Mentor for the Counselling Diploma.

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Coaching for CEO's. MD's, senior management, professionals:

• Understand what's going on in your life

• Clarify how you'd like it to change

• Help you set goals

• Develop strategies to help you achieve them

• Keep you focused

• Help you deal with all the various things that life throws at you which might get in the way of achieving your goals

 

I have the advantage of a Managerial/Sales background which enables me to relate well to clients from a business background. 

 

 

 

 

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