Ivan Courtier
Registered Member M网爆门 (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07578280408
Therapist - Aberystwyth
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I have worked as a psychological therapist for more than twenty years, helping people with a wide range of difficulties .
My work as a therapist involves my private practice and my continuing role in the NHS as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR practitioner.
I have been praised by clients for my caring and understanding approach. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive, collaborative relationship, bringing curiosity and open mindedness. You, the client, always hold the power about what gets worked on and when.
Seeking therapy/ counselling can be a daunting prospect , but if you鈥檙e experiencing difficulties with low mood or anxiety, low self worth, trauma or challenging thoughts , all you need to to do is send a message and we can arrange an initial conversation to see how I may be able to help. Sessions can be held online or in person in Aberystwyth.
I initially trained as a person- centered counsellor whilst working in a substance misuse charity where I spent nine fascinating years, gaining significant experience of working with people with a wide range of problems. I joined the NHS in 2014 in a psychological therapy team and trained as a CBT therapist and later in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a comprehensive trauma therapy.
I am accredited with the 网爆门 and the BABCP (the CBT awarding body) and am working towards accreditation as an EMDR (level 1-4) practitioner.
Practice description
I have a depth of experience in working with people with single or multiple problems and have specialised in working with the effects of trauma, including PTSD, whether that is from one off events, multiple events and/ or adverse childhood experiences including abuse and neglect.I offer specialist therapy in depression and the range of anxiety issues- OCD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Generalised worry, Panic attacks and PTSD. I also offer work on Eating Disorders as well as more general problems and concerns for people such as grief/loss, shame and anger.
I have a passion for nature and green-space and when possible with my clients like to use this in therapy, so love to get outside with clients. Greenspaces and the coast are in themselves often calming and good for mental wellbeing but the ability to include walking or sitting in nature and the actual use of nature in metaphor and the journey is very powerful. I find that the movement of walking whilst talking and / or processing can be an extremely beneficial part of therapy. I'm equally happy working with the container of the therapy room or online too.
I have significant experience of working with marginalised people such as those who are neurodiverse, non-binary or trans clients and I am sex positive and kink aware.
Sessions can be held online or in person in Aberystwyth.
My first session
Our initial meeting is no cost and usually lasts 30 minutes. It is an opportunity to discuss what you are looking for help with and for us to and decide if there is a good match between us and how we could work together.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, EMDR, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English