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MA, PGDIP, BSC (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY, MÍø±¬ÃÅ ACCREDITED Masters Qualified Íø±¬ÃÅ Accredited Relational Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Helping you explore your difficulties; Highly Qualified & Experienced: INDIVIDUALS/COUPLES/SUPERVISION

About me

Welcome. I am a Masters Qualified Íø±¬ÃÅ Accredited, highly qualified and experienced Relational Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the aim of helping individuals and couples to gain a more coherent sense of self.

I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor & Couples Counsellor.

My Psychotherapeutic training, gained at the University of Leeds & Leeds Beckett University, is Accredited by the Íø±¬ÃÅ.  I also hold a First Class BSc Honours Degree in Psychology. (Accredited by the British Psychological Society). My qualifications include:

• Master of Arts Integrative Counselling
• Post Graduate Diploma Counselling & Psychotherapy
• BSC (HONS) First Class Degree in Psychology (Accredited by the British Psychological Society).

Gaining my Psychotherapeutic training from High Quality establishments has given me the knowledge and experience to help you with your difficulties. Many client recommendations have helped me build my practice; offering you assurances I am a practitioner of the highest, caring quality.

My background experience includes over 13 years working in the NHS, Higher Education, Voluntary Sectors, GP referrals, Leeds City Council Adoption Services and Private Practice.

FACE TO FACE, ONLINE & TEL

My private practice in Leeds provides a high quality Counselling Service and a safe space for individuals and couples to explore and work through their issues and difficulties.   I'm passionate about Counselling & Psychotherapy as I know it can change your life; hence, investing your time with me you can become the person you want to be, altering your behaviour, feelings, thoughts, outlook and perspective, resulting in more satisfying relationships.

INVESTING YOUR TIME WITH ME - what can I offer you?

Not only am I very experienced but I'm also highly qualified.

BSC HONS PSYCHOLOGY

My Psychotherapeutic post graduate training is underpinned by a First Class HONS Degree in Psychology.  Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.  As an identical twin I have had a lifelong fascination with what makes us the same but different.  The knowledge I have gained from this degree enables me to underpin our work together with a deep understanding of psychological processes e.g. Child Development, Attachment Theories, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Somatic experiences, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Trauma and Memory Systems, further helping me to understand the struggles life can bring us.  This helps me to tailor my work to the individual.

Having a deep understanding of how our experiences impact the  brain and nervous system, I am able to help you understand and regulate your physical and mental health needs; providing you with a life long investment in your physical and mental wellbeing.

 I have a wealth of experience working short and long term with a wide range of problems e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bereavement and trauma, in a variety of settings.

Couples

Specialist training in Couples Counselling at the Leeds Centre for Psychological development has enabled me to understand the difficulties some couples encounter in their relating. I work with couples that are distressed, discouraged and disconnected. Together, we can explore your relationship history and begin to piece together the reasons that the emotional and physical intimacy began to decline; whether that leads to helping to rebuild an empathic, fulfilling and connected relationship; or to a pathway of separation.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts Integrative Counselling (Leeds Beckett University)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Leeds Beckett University)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (University of Leeds)
• BSc (Hons) First Class Degree in Psychology (Open University)
• Íø±¬ÃÅ Accredited Diploma In Supervision - Leeds Centre for Psychological Development
• Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist - Awarded by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Working with Couples (Leeds Centre for Psychological Develoment)
• CTI Level 2 Counselling Training Programme (Joseph Priestley College)
• Openings: Living in a Changing Society (The Open University)
• Certificate In The Social Sciences (The Open University)
• Degree level modules on psychological interactions: bullying, harrassment, ethics

I hold a full Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate

I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover

Training and Experience

My background experience includes working in the NHS for the past 10 years, alongside in the Higher Education Sector. Presently I provide Counselling and Psychotherapy to adopted clients for Leeds City Council.

My experience in the Voluntary Sector includes:

• Home-Start, Leeds 
• Noah's Ark Adults and Childrens Counselling Centre, Halifax  
• Bradford Bereavement Support 

I attend regular Clinical Supervision and I am committed to my own Continuing Professional Development, attending relevant training and courses.

Face to Face, Online & Telephone Supervision

Welcome. I offer Supervision that provides a warm, reflective containing space to trainee and qualified therapists allowing all aspects of clinical practice to be explored; ensuring safe and ethical practice.

 Face to Face, Online & Tel Supervision  

Please contact me  to arrange an initial meeting where we can, together, explore your supervisory needs  

I realise taking the first steps to seek help can be difficult, please contact me with any questions you may have.

I am a Masters Qualified Íø±¬ÃÅ Accredited, Highly Qualified and experienced Relational Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor.

I have over 13 years experience working in the NHS, Higher Education and Voluntary Sectors, GP referrals, Leeds City Council Adoption Services and Private Practice. As a Relational Integrative practitioner my work is rooted in the importance of the therapeutic relationship. 

I consider my supervisory role as a holding space where yourself, as therapist, can feel well held and supported. My aim will be to develop our supervisory relationship where you feel safe to explore all of your client work in an environment of openness, warmth, trust, genuiness and respect. Allowing space for gentle challenge, reflection and curiosity, noting the impact of your work upon yourself and your clients. Helping you to develop and flourish in your role as a competent practitioner.

Supervision Training: Accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision (Leeds Centre for Psychological Development)

My psychotherapeutic training was gained at the University of Leeds & Leeds Beckett University.

My academic background includes:

• Master of Arts Integrative Counselling
• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• BSC (HONS) First Class degree in Psychology

I have a wealth of experience working short and long term in a variety of settings. 

As an Approved Clinical Supervisor for Leeds Beckett University I offer Supervision to students throughout their Counselling & Psychotherapy training and beyond. I am committed to monitoring my own supervisory practice and ongoing self development.

As a member of a Supervisors Forum I attend ongoing training.

Current training courses:

Embodied Prescence, listening and use of facilitative questions in Supervision: Facilitated by Professor Divine Charura

The Impact of Supervising other Therapy Modalities on our Supervisory Style and Approach: Facilitated by Dr Yvonne Waft

SUPPORTING YOU: My Supervision style

My Supervisory training is primarily based upon the Hawkins and Shohet Seven Eyed Model. The Relational aspect of this model sits comfortably alongside my training as a Relational Psychotherapist. The model has its focus on the relationship between client, therapist and supervisor noting the interplay between each relationship and their context within a wider system. Therefore, providing a framework to explore the dynamics appearing within the supervisory process from multiple viewpoints.     

My Supervisory roles and responsibilities

As a supervisor I aim to create a reflexive, curious and containing space that enables supervisees to explore all aspects of their client work and the impact upon self

• My aim is to encourage the development of therapeutic confidence; building skills, knowledge, self awareness and judgment within a co created, intersubjective supervisor relationship

• By monitoring ethical and professional practice I aim to safeguard both client and counsellor; ensuring therapists work effectively, safely and as ethically as possible with clients

• I further monitor my own supervisory practice, attending regular supervision and am committed to my ongoing personal self development, further promoting and developing mechanisms for self care

Availability: Weekdays 9.30am to 7pm

I offer Supervision to:

• trainee and qualified Counsellors & Psychotherapists

• adults working in mental health fields requiring a safe, reflective space to support their work

My fees are:

• £60 per hour of Supervision for qualified therapists

• £50 per 50 mins for trainee therapists & students

• £65 per hour for Organisations

Face to Face, Online & Telephone Supervision available.

Please feel free to contact me on:

Email: nelson6366@gmail.com or telephone: 07722 825 867 to arrange an initial meeting where we can, together, explore your supervisory needs