My work with clients has been accrued over 20 years working with young people and adults in the public and private sector providing counselling, therapeutic support and supervision. I have an enhanced DBS/CRB check which means I'm able to work with vulnerable people. I'm a registered member of BACP and adhere to the strict professional code of practice which is monitored. I continue to attend a minimum of 30 hours training annually and have regular clinical supervision. I also have a Diploma in supervision and provide supervision to counsellors and other professional The approach that I use is called relational. This is the model that I was trained in and it's integrative which means it draws on a number of approaches. The relational model incorporates the person centred way of being with psychodynamic concepts. Putting it simply I aim to be genuine, non-judgemental and empathetic in the way that I work with you, whilst thinking about how the past might be influencing the present, and thinking about our counselling relationship. Some of the issues I have helped clients overcome are: anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self harm, suicide, alcohol and drug addiction, bereavement, building confidence, learning how to be more assertive in their relationships and at work. In addition to this, I have specialist knowledge and training in helping clients deal with the trauma of sexual abuse, parenting a child/ young person with attachment disorder and supporting clients who are or have experienced domestic violence. I offer face to face counselling, Skype counselling for clients and supervisees who find it difficult to access a local service. I have two counselling rooms which are located in Chew Valley, South Bristol which is 10 minutes drive from Whichurch. I offer a consultation within a week and have flexible appointment times which include day times, evenings and weekends. For more information please visit my site: www.yourlifecounselling.com