I'm known to most people as Charlie and have been employed as a full-time counsellor since 2014; working with adults and children, both one to one and facilitating therapeutic groups. Prior to this I spent over ten years working for the Youth Offending Service, in the field of conflict resolution, behaviour change programmes and parenting support; all of which required a strong, supportive working relationship with clients.
Along side 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 in turn builds 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.
My approach is Person Centred, following the model of Carl Rogers, This approach puts significant emphasis on the trusting non-judgemental relationship between client and therapist.
I also have knowledge and experience of using other therapeutic models, such as CBT and Transactional Analysis, where appropriate for my client.
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
Training in Drawing and Talking – A Jungian approach to art therapy
Gestalt Group Therapeutic Process
OCN certificate in Counselling Online
I am happy to recommend alternative specialist practitioners or organisations where appropriate.
