ABOUT ME

My name is Tina. I am a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK with 4 years of professional work experience with adults and children.

I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting, trauma, and abuse.

I am a trauma-informed practitioner qualified in trauma rewind therapy.

I hold BA degree in counselling

I have a diploma in mindfulness.

I’m an integrative therapist, which means I can introduce a number of creative ways to help from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), coping techniques to guided meditation.

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Qualification & training

BA HONS Degree in counselling

Foundation degree in counselling

CPD

2024 Category B safguarding CYP.

2024 BACP Accredited Member of the British Association for Counseling & Psychotherapy 2024 Trauma Informed Practitioner status

2023 SP-EAK PAPYRUS Sicide Prevention

2022 Trauma treatment . Using guided imagery and REWIND

2022 Sandtray & Primary CYP skills

2022 Trauma Treatment , Guided imagery and REWIND technique

2022 Hard to help clients

2022 Winnicott attachment theory

2022 severe psychological distress in young adults

2022 The evidence for supporting children and young people

2022 Working inclusively within the LGBTQ+ community

2021 Gift of menopause, challenging beliefs and opening awareness

2021 Understanding menopause in the therapy room.

2021 Counselling ADHD

2021 The ACT matrix

2021 Adverse childhood experiences

2021 Identifying and working with ego states

2020 Goals in therapy.

2020 Mindfulness diploma.

2020 Existential contributions to counselling and psychotherapy.

What is counselling?

My clinical approach is client-centred therapy, placing the client's self-identified needs and autonomy at the centre of the therapeutic process.

Trauma therapy offers a safe, confidential space to explore the past and the present in a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a trauma-informed practitioner. I can introduce Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support a change in negative thinking patterns and encourage behaviour changes towards positive outcomes.

Mindfulness Therapy is a healthy coping mechanism for consideration as a replacement for unhealthy behaviours such as

addictions,
isolation,
procrastination,
depression
Self-esteem
confidence building
Motivation

Guided meditation is offered as a grounding technique to promote relaxation and anxiety relief. Psychoeducation is integrated into therapy as a way to share information about human development and reactions to trauma and distress.

Areas of focus:

Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma
Abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues

Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
LGBTQ+

Online or telephone therapy

Online counselling is carried out via secure and encrypted web platforms. Just like phone counselling, you'll need a private space to have the conversation.

Use a laptop, computer, or tablet if possible (and you may need to make sure that your device’s microphone and camera are working). Stabilise your device on a flat surface rather than holding it for minimal disruption or distraction.

When you and your therapist are both connected by video link, you’ll probably spend a few minutes checking the camera position is ok and that you can both see and hear each other.

Your therapist will discuss how it’s going to work and should also ensure you know what to do if the connection is interrupted.

For further information, please view the online contract here

Walk & talk therapy

I also offer walk & talk therapy in various locations.

Llansamlet Fendrod lake
Aberavon seafront
Swansea seafront
Swansea Marina
Llanelli Millenium coastal path

Why Choose Walk & Talk Therapy?

Reconnect with Nature: Experience the calming effects of the beautiful Wirral Peninsula while you explore your thoughts and feelings in a serene outdoor setting of a waterfront or a park.
Boost Your Mood: Movement and fresh air can enhance your well-being, making it easier to open up and engage in meaningful conversations
Tailored sessions that blend walking and talking, allowing you to express yourself freely.
A safe and non-judgemental environment to explore your thoughts.
The opportunity to connect with nature fosters a sense of peace and clarity.

Embrace the healing power of nature. Contact me today to schedule your Walk & Talk Therapy session on the stunning Wirral Peninsula.

Let's walk together toward a brighter, more balanced future!

view walk & talk contract for more detailed information.

Location

Prices

Online / phone assessment £30.00

Online assessment + 6 session block £240.00
Assessment & Single sessions £60.00

Single sessions £50.00

Walk & talk from £40.00

Counseling student packages available at discounted rates for 10 + sessions & Portfolio evidence

Session bookings are secured following a deposit, a session-by-session payment plan and receipt of a google meet invitation.

For further information on payments, please review contract & privacy policy

Working together

Please read the information below carefully as it forms an agreement as to how we will work together either

in person or via online therapy, and outlines my professional obligations regarding confidentiality.

MY THERAPIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be available at the agreed time & to start and end the session on time.
To make sure my space is quiet, appropriate, and undisturbed.
To maintain safe professional boundaries.
To regard all contact and information as confidential unless I have reasonable doubt concerning your actual safety and the safety of others. (As per BACP ethical framework and guidelines)... the actual exceptions to this confidentiality are disclosures of harm to self and others; acts of terrorism; drug trafficking; money laundering; child protection issues: depending on the circumstances of the disclosure, this would be discussed in the session before further action was taken.
To keep any personal data & information locked away and in accordance with data Data act 1989, with only me having access. I do not keep any notes relating to our sessions, other than the appointments we book.
To work within the BACP Ethical Framework, including regular supervision. I monitor my own practice through regular supervision and am committed to my own self-development. Casework may be discussed in supervision, but all clients remain totally anonymous.
To review our therapeutic work and our therapeutic relationship regularly to ensure that work is progressing, and you are still getting what you need from the sessions.
In the unusual event of me having to cancel, I will give you as much notice as possible and I will offer you an alternative appointment asap.
Social Media - I am happy for you to follow me on social media platforms but I will not follow you back, I will not ever discuss any cases or clients on my social media, and do not engage in conversations other than to discuss booking in for consult/session.
In Real Life - if we do accidentally meet up outside of the therapy setting, I will always wait for you to acknowledge me first, please be aware this is not out of rudeness but out of courtesy for you and your situation, and is part of the ethics and boundaries of therapy. Confidentiality is key.

YOUR CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

To attend the session punctually ... If you are late attending the session, I will stay for 15 minutes to allow for any eventualities. If you do not make contact within this time, the session will be considered missed and will be cancelled and you will be charged for this.
If you are late attending the session, we will still have to end on the original time of the session so as not to affect the following client’s session.
Commitment to process - agreement to actively participate and engage in the therapeutic process and acknowledge the importance of honesty and openness.
To, wherever possible, give 24 hours’ notice when cancelling/changing an appointment (or the full fee becomes payable)
Communicating with me outside our agreed counselling sessions to be limited to making, changing, or cancelling an appointment unless by prior arrangement. It is not appropriate to engage socially, or post/share any written correspondence between us, on any social network, social or professional forums.
If we do unintentionally meet outside of the therapy environment, I will always let you acknowledge me first due to our client confidentiality boundary.
To be respectful to me and to not attend the session under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and to dress appropriately for sessions.
To discuss with me when you feel you are ready to end therapy or need to take a break from therapy.

Ethical Framework principles, Values & Respect

I put clients first by:

a. making clients my primary concern whilst working with them

b. providing an appropriate standard of service to our clients.

2. Work to professional standards by:

a. working within our competence

b. keeping our skills and knowledge up to date

c. collaborating with colleagues to improve the quality of what is being offered to clients

d. ensuring that our well being is sufficient to sustain the quality of the work

e. keeping accurate and appropriate records.

3. Show respect by:

a. valuing each client as a unique person

b. protecting client confidentiality and privacy

c. agreeing with clients on how we will work together d. working in partnership with clients.

4. Build an appropriate relationship with clients by:

a. communicating clearly what clients have a right to expect from us

b. communicating any benefits, costs and commitments that clients may reasonably expect

c. respecting the boundaries between our work with clients and what lies outside that work

d. not exploiting or abusing clients

e. listening out for how clients experience our working together.

5. Maintain integrity by:

a. being honest about the work

b. communicating our qualifications, experience and working methods accurately

c. working ethically and with careful consideration of how we fulfil our legal obligations.

6. Demonstrate accountability and candour by:

a. being willing to discuss with clients openly and honestly any known risks involved in the work and how best to work towards our clients’ desired outcomes by communicating any benefits, costs and commitments that clients may reasonably expect

b. ensuring that clients are promptly informed about anything that has occurred which places the client at risk of harm or causes harm in our work together, whether or not clients are aware of it, and quickly taking action to limit or repair any harm as far as possible

c. reviewing our work with clients in supervision

d. monitoring how clients experience our work together and the effects of our work with them.