I'm known to most people as Charlie and have been employed as a full-time counsellor, then psychotherapist since 2014; working with adults and children, both one to one and facilitating therapeutic groups. Prior to this I spent over ten years working in the field of conflict resolution, behaviour change programmes and parenting support; all of which required a strong, supportive working relationship with clients.
Alongside my work within organisations, I also have a private practice offering counselling support for a range of issues. I work with clients both face-to-face and online, using Zoom. This is a confidential encrypted app that is free to use and easy to download, should this be your preferred option I am happy to help you get set up to use this for our appointments.
My aim is to offer you a warm and welcoming space, in which you can explore your concerns, discover a deeper understanding of yourself, and a renewed sense of self worth. This enables you to confidence as you move forward.
Experience and training
I graduated with a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling in 2015 and have worked as a full-time counsellor ever since.
In 2021 I completed my Psychotherapist Accreditation with the BACP the governing body for Counselling and Psychotherapy.My approach is Transpersonal (where the therapist and client move beyond the traditional "expert and patient" dynamic. Instead, we enter into a partnership that views us both as spiritual beings having a human experience. Sessions are also Person-Centred, following the model of Carl Rogers, This approach puts significant emphasis on the trusting, compassionate, non-judgemental relationship between client and therapist.
I also have knowledge and experience of using other therapeutic models, such as CBT, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, working creatively when and where it is appropriate for my client.
With six years experience as a Supervisor within the counselling team for an organisation, I am now completing a Level 7 post graduate qualification in Supervision and so have opened up a limited number of private practice supervision spaces. Please feel free to email or call me to explore working together and answer any queries you may have.Other specialised training includes:
Foundation Diploma in Facilitation of Group AnalyticTherapy
Dip. In Grief and Bereavement Theory
OU Introduction to Death, Dying and Grief
OU Certificate in Attachment and Early Childhood
Training in working with families experiencing childhood bereavement – Winston’s Wish
OCN certificate in Counselling Online
I am happy to recommend alternative specialist practitioners or organisations where appropriate.
