Counselling by James Carver, Dip.

From adolescence through to late adulthood, there are certain times when we need help addressing problems and issues that may cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Some of the reasons people come to me for short or long term counselling include:

• Anxiety, Stress and Bullying in the work Place
• Anger Management
• Anger, Abusive & Violent relationships
• Boredom
• Bereavement and Loss
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Dyslexia and learning difficulties
• Feeling lonely and Isolated
• Improving Performance
• Redundancy
• Relationships
• Sexuality
• Self Harm
• Trauma
• Unable to look at feelings
• Unable to talk about what is going on
• Work Issues

My practice is in The City at Toynbee Studios, Commercial Street, E1. Toynbee Studios is around the corner from Aldgate East station (London Underground). A ten minute walk from Liverpool Street station (London Underground and mainline railway) .Close to Whitechapel Art Gallery, London Guildhall University and Brick Lane.

I also practice in Cheam near Sutton in Surrey.

I am totally committed to providing counselling in a safe supportive, confidential and non judgemental environment. I work with people over the age of 18.

About Counselling

From childhood through to late adulthood, there are certain times when we all need help addressing problems and issues that may cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. When you are experiencing these types of difficulties, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. As a Professional counsellor I offer the caring, expert assistance that is often needed during these stressful times. A counsellor can help you identify the causes of your distress and assist you in finding the best ways to cope with the situation by changing behaviours that contribute to the problem or by finding constructive ways to deal with a situation that is beyond your personal control. Professional counsellors offer help in addressing many situations that cause emotional stress,

What are the benefits of counselling?

• Counsellors may offer a supportive and caring relationship in which you can explore any issue at your own pace.
• You are accepted for who you are.
• It can help you see difficulties more objectively.
• It can help you express your feelings and come to terms with new or past experiences.
• It can be part of a growing process whereby unwanted feelings can be changed.
• It can build self esteem.
• It can help you take control of your life and become more assertive.
• It can improve communication.
• It can help you to become more realistic in setting goals.

Experience

In my training I experienced working at GP's surgery working with many different issues. I also worked in bereavement agencies and a telephone helpline that helped with sexuality and sexual advice. At the moment I work as a volunteer counsellor with the Everyman Project which aims to help men to change their violent or abusive behaviour. I also work for a large organisation as a Trauma Incident manager offering support to large companies. I work with the Company’s when they may have employees that have experience a traumatic event. I also work for the organisation as a telephone counsellor. I have a private practice working from home in Cheam and at Toynbee Hall in the City.

Qualifications

My initial training was working Person Centred. I completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling based in Psychodynamic theory (Psychodynamic counselling is based on empathy, acceptance and understanding) and working Inter Culturally. I have a primary certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) where examining our feelings, or emotions, and our behaviour, as well as our thinking may lead to change. I now work and am informed by integrating different theories. Every person is unique and one theory does not fit all. Research indicates that the most probable factors determining a successful outcome to therapy are the personal qualities of therapist and client and the relationship between them, rather than the particular approach used. As part of my professional development I am in the final stages of a degree course in integrative counselling. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and I am working towards accreditation. I work with the BACP code of ethics.

I am training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) it is a method of psychotherapy that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.

July 2008	Certificate of Attendance Part 1 EMDR
April 2008	Primary Certificate in PTSD- Centre for Stress management
Sept 2007 present	BA in Integrative Counselling
Oct 2007	Primary Certificate in CBT Centre for Stress management
Sept 05 July 07	Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Lambeth College (Psychodynamic and intercultural orientations)
Sept 04 - July 05	Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Lambeth College
Jan 04 - July 04	Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Lambeth College
Sept 03 - Dec 03	Introduction to Counselling - Lambeth College

Contact:

Please email me on james@counsellinglondoncity.co.uk
Or phone me on 07976 282489

Fees

The fee for the initial consultation is £60. Each session lasts for 50 minutes and each session costs £50. I can offer therapy to people on lower incomes or students, please contact me to discuss. Counselling takes place on a regular day and time.