Counselling with Jenny Poirier

Qualifications
www.jennypoiriercounselling.co.uk

Professional Qualifications

Previously to becoming a Counsellor, I worked for 10 years in the NHS as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

In 1993, I gained a Certificate in Cancer Counselling Skills, CSCT, Hackney, London. I then completed a Diploma in Counselling, in 1996, with CSCT, Hackney, London.

In 1999, I completed a Primary Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Training at The Centre for Stress Management, Hayes Grove Priory Hospital, Bromley, Kent.

In 2005 I became a BACP Accredited Counsellor and a UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor.

As a BACP Accredited Counsellor, I undertake at least 30 hours of professional development per year.

I am also a Guest Lecturer on Counselling Skills for City University on the BSc(Hons) Radiography course.


Areas of Specialism

I have worked with the following:
  • Cancer
  • Loss and Bereavement
  • Coming to terms with life changes eg illness and disability
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Low self esteem
  • Stress
  • Relationship difficulties including parent/child and couple relationships


    • Personal Approach

    I am an integrative counsellor, which means I don't follow solely one school of counselling but am informed by a range of theories including Person-Centred, Attachment Based Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in my work. I adapt the way I work and the techniques I use to the client’s individual needs.

    Research shows that it is the quality of the relationship between client and counsellor which most affects the effectiveness of counselling.

    I aim to establish a good, collaborative, working relationship with you and help you make sense of what is happening in the 'here and now' as well as how the present is affected by your past experiences and relationships. Through this understanding we can work towards your goals.

    I adhere to the ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.


    For general counselling and cancer counselling by a counsellor in Muswell Hill N10, North London

    ( 07976 209786
    + jennypoirier@counsellor.com



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