{"id":106,"date":"2019-10-13T15:02:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T15:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/louiseheywoodcounselling.co.uk\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2025-03-12T18:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T18:31:06","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/louiseheywoodcounselling.co.uk\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As a counsellor<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Over the past 12 years I have been a counsellor at a number of voluntary counselling organisations and worked in private practise.  I cover a wide range of counselling areas, including depression, anxiety, low-self esteem and bereavement, and I have a particular interest in working with clients to improve their relationships.  As a counsellor, I am supportive and, at times, challenging.  I believe that to be effective, counselling shouldn’t be too comfortable, but that you should feel safe and supported to explore and discuss what is troubling you.  Depending on your needs, I tailor my approach drawing from a range of therapeutic styles and techniques, and coaching.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I have regular supervision, am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists and adhere to their Code of Ethics. I am fully insured to work as a private counsellor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate.<\/p>\n

– Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy (complete Summer 2026)<\/p>\n

– Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Supervision (pending)
– Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Sexology, Psychosexual Therapy and Intimate Partner Therapy (Accredited by Pink Therapy)
– Level 4 Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling
– Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/p>


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– StopSO COFRA 121
– Corporate Resilience Workshops with The Happiness Club
– Emotional Management Programmes for Schools with The Happiness Club
– Working with couples and compulsive sexual behaviours
– LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allyship
– Neurodiversity Awareness
– Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks
– Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (M-CBT)
– Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
– Mindfulness for Counsellors<\/p>\n


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