Counselling with Jan McMillan
AN INTRODUCTION TO THERAPY
Our needs evolve through various stages and events in our lives. It can be surprising, or not at all, just how these events can leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed and even stop us in our tracks. If ignored, or left untreated, these can manifest into anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
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That’s when the time to seek counselling can be of real value. Entering into a supporting, non-judgemental, professional relationship to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviours can be extremely beneficial to gain a clearer understanding of your experience.
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At the heart of counselling is the healing relationship. In this process of collaboration, we can learn what you truly need in your life to manage any problems as they arise. We can unlock your inner wisdom and allow your healing force to emerge, uninhibited by your background, circumstances or beliefs about yourself.
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The range of my counselling and therapeutic techniques, along with my integrative training, enables me to construct a treatment plan tailored to your unique and specific needs.
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
EMDR Therapy – EMDR Academy
Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy - Surrey Counselling Training Centre
Certificate in CBT - The Royal Psychological Society
Accredited member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Registered Member of EMDR Association
My experience working with dual diagnosis, addiction, depression and anxiety, along with my integrative training, allows for a multi-therapeutic approach in my work with clients.
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I am committed to maintaining my academic understanding of anxiety and depression and its links to trauma and other mental health diagnosis, and continue to attend professional development training.
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Since completing my Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling, I have worked for various agencies as part of their mood disorder and substance misuse and programmes.
Post graduate training:
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Responding to Clients with Complex Needs
Delivery of Group Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - meeting the needs of clients with thoughts of self harm and suicide - Christine Padesky
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Depression and Anxiety -Christine Padesky
Dialectic Behaviour Therapy - Marsha Linehan
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
EMDR Therapy – EMDR Academy
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I offer you a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where you may wish to explore yourself and the dilemmas you face.
I work in strict accordance with the ethical framework of the British Association of Counselling Professionals - one of the primary governing bodies that regulate my profession