Hello, I'm Jill.

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​It's important to find a therapist who you know is fully qualified and works to professional standards. I am Registered and Senior Accredited with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). 

I gained Accreditation in 2012 and Senior Accreditation in 2016.​

'All practicing BACP members must be Registered. Gaining Accreditation demonstrates that you have achieved high standards of knowledge, experience and development. Senior Accreditation is for the most experienced practitioners, approx. 3% members.' (BACP)

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​I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, available at:  http://www.bacp.co.uk

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My therapeutic approach is Integrative. I have a Diploma in Counselling (2010) and a Master of Science Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (2013) both from the University of Salford. I also have a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (2018) from the University of Derby.

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I have completed training in other therapy modalities including Outdoor Therapy, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Single-Session Therapy (SST).  I have done extensive continuous professional development and training to work with anxiety disorders, domestic abuse, grief and loss, long-term physical health conditions, menopause, sleep issues, and suicidal feelings.

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I bring 15 years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, working with adults, in a full time capacity, to my private practice. During that time, I have worked in a variety of settings and organisations: Hospice Palliative Care and Bereavement Services, NHS Occupational Health, Mental Health Charities and at a GP Practice.​

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​I have always worked in the 'helping professions' and additionally have more than 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse.

 

I am a nurturing soul and enjoy gardening and spend time rescuing and volunteering with animals.​ I am genuinely passionate about my vocation as a therapist and I will go that extra mile to help my clients. No pun intended!​​