Caroline Tanton-Parham

I work some evenings - until 8 pm.(Appts need to be booked 3 weeks in advance usually)

I can work face to face, remotely-FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, Text and Phone calls.

I am qualified in Psychology, Talking Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, Person Centred/Mindfulness and Existential Therapies.

I construct the type of therapy I am going to use based around my clients needs.

I have dogs and cats that come into the therapy room if the client would like it.

I trained with Place2Be for school age children to have therapy.

My practice is open and relaxed and to start off the therapeutic process with talking therapy, I can learn about the client and the areas in their life they need help with and devise a therapy plan that would suit their needs.

Once I have devised a plan or a idea I will then discuss with the client and move from there.

However some clients talking therapy is all that is needed.

My first session I will complete a initial assessment and I will ask the client why they want to have therapy and any back ground information that maybe helpful towards the therapy process.

Childhood or family problems,

Issues at school or further education,,

relationships,

Any other relevant information the client is willing to share.

I DO REQUIRE PAYMENT 24 HRS PRIOR TO SESSIONS AS THIS ACTS AS A DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT. IF APPT IS CANCELLED WITH LESS THAN 24 HRS NOTICE DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

I WORK FROM 11 AM AND DO EVENING APPOINTMENTS, BUT NO WEEKENDS.

I HAVE AVAILABILITY.

In our 1st session I will carry out a initial assessment-to get a clearer picture of what is going on for you at that point. This will help us understand what you are experiencing and think about the type of approach that would be most supportive for you

I will then discuss if I feel a particular type of therapy would be appropriate for you. I am a Integrative Therapist means I am trained in the 4 types of therapy and I also have my background degree in Psychology.

I work from a person centred foundation, this means it is important that I create a safe, empathetic and a non-judgemental space in order for you to be able to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. From this base I may also draw on other approaches that may benefit you.

Psychodynamic/psychotherapy, CBT and Existential Therapies.

I find it useful to use all elements from these different approaches with the work being grounded in a person centred relationship and we work at your pace. Any strategies from the other approaches are always offered in support of what I feel maybe helpful.

As part of my integrative practice I can  include some therapy animals, I have 2 dogs and 3 cats and they will come into the therapy room if the client would feel comfortable with them (although I cannot guarantee the 3 cats!)

They are friendly, gentle and I often find they have a calming grounding effect and some clients find it really supportive during our sessions.

Their presence is totally optional as Is having only the dogs or only the cats. It is totally the clients choice and what will help them relax.