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      <image:caption>I am an intergrative Counsellor, which means I have trained in different modalities and will tailor my services to meet your individual needs, I have spent the last few years volunteering for a national bereavement charity and have worked with many different people face to face, on the phone and online. It is clear going forward from 2021 that we need to be as flexible as possible in our approach to offering support. I will work with you either on the phone or online using secure video software.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) I work within their Ethical Framework and abide by their Codes of Practice. I attend monthly supervision to ensure my practice continues to be safe and ethical. Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Advanced Diploma in Counselling Accredited by the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society Heartwood Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB Lotus Training Post Qualifying Diploma in Supervision (NCPS Advanced Specialist Training Status) Iron Mill College Prior to my training I enjoyed a long and varied career in media.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rarely has there been a moment when people need support as much as they do now in this time of a global pandemic. I offer Online Counselling support.</image:caption>
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