Hello, I'm Christine and welcome to my profile. I offer short term (6 sessions) on-line Person-Centred Therapy having trained at Persona in association with Stirling University, after being in a caring role for many years. Life's experiences led me to a place where I wanted to enhance and deepen the key values of being empathic, accepting and genuine with myself which is at the core of the therapy I practice.
About me and my practice
You may be feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or just out of sorts, sometimes not knowing why. It may not be possible to talk to your friends and family as there is very often an expectation of 'how to be' around them. They may also try to 'fix you' which doesn't give the opportunity to be heard or explore how you really feel. Denying or dampening down these feelings can lead to the uncomfortable feelings of psychological distress. This pressure and expectation in the outside world can be lessened in a therapeutic interaction with me. I base my work on the core values and attitudes of the Person-Centred approach which are being empathic, accepting and genuine with all my clients regardless of what you bring. These conditions are 'ways of being' that are embedded in me, developed by my own self-awareness which is crucial in being an effective therapist. In this unique interaction you can bring about positive change by gaining insight and self-awareness, problem solving and developing new strategies for living.
I have complete trust and faith in Person-Centred therapy and have been privileged to witness change in many forms.
Experience
I have significant experience in on-line therapy which is now my main forum for working with clients. My areas of expertise are in anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, menopause and ageing. I also have long term experience of working with transgender Clients.
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Member with The Foundation for Infant Loss
COSCA Counselling Skills
Additional Information
To enhance my practice I regularly attend to my Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
I attend monthly Supervision to ensure my practice is safe and of a high standard
Professional Membership
Registered MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 6 November 2023
Initial Consultation
In our first session I will ask you some questions surrounding what brings you to therapy and what you would like from it. I will also make sure you are aware of and understand matters of confidentiality which will allow choice in what to disclose. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about me and the way I work which will enable you to decide whether I am right for you. If you decide at the end of our first session together that you don't want to continue with me that is absolutely fine. It is also a chance for me to decide whether I can offer you the help you need.
Fees
Standard Fee-£60
Concession-£50
Concessions offered for those who are unemployed, low income, students and senior citizens
When I Work
Tuesdays- morning & afternoon
Wednesdays-morning & afternoon
Thursdays- afternoon only
Fridays- morning only
Therapeutic Approach
Person-Centred Therapy
Video Platforms
Zoom
Additional Languages
N/A
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Edinburgh
