EJS Counselling & Psychotherapy

Holistic,Empathic & Creative

Foundation Degree Counselling(Distinction) University Campus Suffolk 2008/10
Certificate in Integrative Counselling West Suffolk College
2006/08

Becoming a Counsellor was something that I had always been interested in, but had never had the confidence to persue. I always felt I wanted to work with people, but ran hotels and shops until a few years ago when a life changing event caused me to re-evaluate my future.

I knew that I had to find someone to talk to who didn’t know me and who could help me get my life back on track. I sought out a 'Qualified Professional Counsellor (BACP)' and it really helped me to get my life back on track.

I began training as a counsellor in 2005, since then I have qualified and I am presently doing a BA in Counselling and working towards BACP Accreditation.

In addition to counselling in private practice, I also work with adult clients at Life-Force in Colchester, and counsel adolescents (12-18 year olds) at schools in Suffolk and Essex.

I am committed to providing a high standard of professional practice that both honours and respects the individual. My practice maintains a strict code of practice and ethics as laid down by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and in doing so focuses on the needs of each person.(www.bacp.co.uk)

I have worked in the social care sector for 3 years and have experience of dealing with vulnerable people (mental health and learning difficulties).

I hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (C.R.B) Certificate from Suffolk County Council.

Additional Training in 2009/10

I attend regular workshops and seminars to study the different philosophies and theories in counselling. I feel this helps to keep my skills fresh and up-to-date.

'Child Protection'
'Domestic Violence & Abuse with Children'
'Sand Tray with Symbolic Meaning'
'Communication through Play'
'Attachment Theory - Working with Adults & Children'
'CBT with Children and Adolescents'
'Generic approaches to Disordered Eating in Young People'
'The Routes of Children's Emotional Well-being'
'Sand,Clay and Natural Material Play Therapy'
'Psychological Splitting'
'Risk Management'
'Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults'

Profressional Bodies
Qualified Professional Counsellor (BACP)
The Cambridge Forum for Children's Emotional Well-being
Suffolk Association for Counselling
UKIDCP
CCC Registered Counsellor
Counselling Directory





n.b. The image above is called 'balance' from artist Sue Wookey details available at www.galleyhillart.com