Hi I'm Kristy,
I am a qualified and accredited person-centered counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in working with Children and Young People as well as adults.
I have over 20 years of experience working with and supporting children and young people and their families/carers. I have worked as a Nursery Nurse, as a Private Nanny and within the Devon Safeguarding Children Board.
Supporting and caring for children, young people and their families has always been a passion of mine so moving from Childcare to Counselling was completely natural for me; I learnt to enhance my skills to be able to offer support on a much deeper, holistic, and therapeutic level.
I am absolutely committed to my role and supporting my clients, be those adults, children and/or young people.
Qualifications and Training
Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
(Iron Mill College, Exeter.)
Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory & Practice – Level 4.
(NCS – Exeter College)
NCFE Award in Counselling Skills & Theory.
(Exeter College)
Counselling via video/phone competency assessment.
(Exeter College.)
Counselling skills and Advanced Counselling skills.
(Online Academies.)
Paediatric First Aid.
(Onelife Training)
NVQ 2 and 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education.
(Ethos Training.)
I am OFSTED registered and I hold professional public liability insurance and have a current DBS certificate.
As well as my own private practice, I offer voluntary counselling and psychotherapy within two charitable organisations:
ManHealth https://www.manhealth.org.uk/
An organisation supporting men through difficulties with their mental and physical ill health in the hope to prevent suicide.
ParentalMinds https://parentalminds.org.uk/
An organisation offering support to parents, carers and families who are struggling with their mental health.
Contact
I truly believe in the saying ‘it’s good to talk’ so if you’re ready then I am here to listen.
