About Angie

MBACP (Accred) Person-Centred Counsellor

My experience in secondary schools working with children and young people, firstly as a special needs TA, then Schools Counsellor has given me an understanding of how challenging life can be for our children. Often parents/carers find themselves feeling helpless as they see their child experience anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, isolation, suicidal ideation... 

I have been a practicing counsellor for children, young people and adults in schools, agency settings and in private practice for over 6 years.  In addition I have extensive experience of counselling adults referred to me via Essex County Council. I also have experience in counselling looked after children alongside fostering agencies and schools. 

My specialist qualification is in children and young people and I am an accredited member of the BACP demonstrating a higher standard of  competence and experience as an ethical and independent practitioner. 

• Level 2 diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 3 diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Certificate in Counselling Skills at Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 4 in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 5 in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• DipHE in Counselling (Children and Young People) at Anglia Ruskin University
• Certificate in online and telephone counselling. 
• BACP Accreditation. 
• BA (HONS) Level 6 in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification covers:

Counselling person-centred practice including creative and play therapy for children and young people.

Person-centred skills for counselling for children and young people.

Person-centred theory for counselling for children and young people.

Understanding psychosocial development in children and young people.

Historical perspectives in children and young people.

Contemporary perspectives in children and young people.

Understanding psychopathology in children, young people and adults.

Understanding difference and diversity in children, young people and adults. 

Understanding the differences and ethical considerations between online and face to face counselling sessions. 

British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) accreditation demonstrating a higher level of experience, practice and qualification for children, young people and adults.  

BA (Hons): digital media in therapy, person centred theory, diversity in adult counselling, research methodology and design in counselling and psychotherapy and Undergraduate Major Project- The impact of interruptions on online video therapy. 

I am an accredited registered member (registration number 339116) of the BACP, British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. 

MBACP Person-Centred Counsellor

I specialise in working with children and young people, offering play and art therapy to support the client in exploring their thoughts and feelings. As a person-centred counsellor, I work with what the client brings to each session. I offer a safe space where the client can be themselves, providing support and understanding of their experiences.   

 Experience 

 Over the last 2 and a half years, I have worked in both a counselling centre and school setting, with primary and secondary school age children. I have experience of working with young people who identify as being within the LGBTQ+ community and children within the care system. During the pandemic, I worked for a charity supporting single parents, where I offered telephone and email support. I currently work for a large mental health charity that supports 18-25 year olds with their wellbeing, alongside my private practice and counselling centre clients.  

• Level 2 diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 3 diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Certificate in Counselling Skills at Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 4 in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• Level 5 in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Children and Young People: Anglia Ruskin University.
• DipHE in Counselling (Children and Young People) at Anglia Ruskin University
• BA (HONS) Counselling and Psychotherapy at Anglia Ruskin University

I am registered with the BACP registration number: 386459

I offer you time and a safe space where I will listen without judgement to what ever it is that has brought you to counselling. 

As an Integrative Counsellor, I am able to adapt my way of working to ensure that you have the supportive space you need to explore what you're finding difficult and why that might be the case. For example, do you prefer gentle questions or is being challenged more your thing? Either way, "you're in the driving seat" as we work together to address your needs.

Having worked as part of a local NHS Hospital Based Counselling Service since 2017, I've had the privilege of working with lots of different people and issues when either patients or family members have been impacted by life altering or life limiting illnesses. I have also been involved in setting up and facilitating an Anxiety Management Group in this setting.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and am passionate about working both professionally and ethically and within this organisation's published Ethical Framework. All of my certificates, membership information and the Ethical Framework referred to above are available to view during our sessions.

I have also been a volunteer for the Stroke Association, since 2016.

Prior to training as a Counsellor, I spent 14 years working in the Professional Services industry in Central London, first as an International Human Resources Consultant then as a Manager so understand the impact that stress (work related and other), anxiety and other mental health issues can have in the workplace.

Qualifications

·  MHFA England Mental Health First Aider; MHFA England

·  CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling; The Counsel House, Wickford

·  CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies; The Counsel House, Wickford

·  CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills; The Counsel House, Wickford

·  AQA Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Concepts; The Counsel House, Wickford

·  BSc (ECONOMICS) Accounting & Finance; The London School of Economics and Political Science, London

I am a registered member (register number 376960) of the BACP, British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. They are an ethical body in place to protect my clients and myself.