Meet the Team
Trained as an integrative counsellor, I am qualified with an M.A Counselling, a level 4 certificate in counselling children & am a certified trauma specialist. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I work one-to-one with people in the way that suits them most beneficially. This may involve exploring relationships from childhood; it may incorporate CBT techniques such as looking at and changing your thought processes; it may simply be the case that you need someone to listen and give you space to explore an important decision.
About Rachel
Founder of Amadea
My only aim is to build a therapeutic relationship so that you have that safe, friendly and non-judgmental space to deal with your situation. As well as counselling adults using a combination of psychodynamic, CBT, systemic and person centred skills, I have a specialism in working with children; working with people who have learning difficulties and those on the autistic spectrum, as well as in working with creative media. As you will see below, I love learning! Both learning about my clients and learning about how the theories develop and change so that I have the tools to assist people.
Rachel's Training:
M.A. Counselling
plus:
Disability Awareness
Client Confidentiality
Using Creative Media in the Counselling Room
Working with Addiction and Bereavement
Working Creatively
Working with People whose Eating is Disordered
Certified Trauma Specialist
Post traumatic Stress Disorder
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Level 4 Certificate Counselling Children (QCF)
plus:
Attachment Theory
Children's Emotional Wellbeing
Helping Children Tell Their Stories
Making Endings with Children
Self and Identity: Breaking Down Barriers for Inclusion
Working with Children
Working with Difference and Diversity
Working with Looked After Children
Working with Metaphor
About Cara
Therapy dog in Training
Cara is a black labrador pup that is currently undergoing training to become a 'people and animals wellbeing service (PAWS)' therapy dog. Cara is friendly and loves cuddles, she enjoys playing with everyone she meets and is very empathetic when people are upset or emotional. We hope she will finish her training within the next year so that Cara can start coming into the office as a part of sessions for those who feel she would be helpful.
Jenny's New Role
Jenny was a part of the Amadea counselling service for 3 years whilst undergoing her training to be a fully qualified counsellor. Once qualified Jenny became a part-time counsellor with Amadea, she is moving on from Amadea to a full-time job elsewhere and we wish her all the support as she does this.
