Heather Towers

I currently work in private practice and hold CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Studies and an Advanced Specialist Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

Since qualifying, I have attended various CPD events and courses. From these short courses, I have adopted various interventions which I may use from time to time if I feel they would help and with my clients' permission. I have developed my knowledge of risk management through experience and some of the courses listed below: -

Awareness in Bereavement Care

Level 4 Award (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse including Inner Child Therapy

Confidentiality

Safeguarding Young People

Risk Management

Pre Trial Therapy

Lancashire Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Continuum of Need (CON)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills

I have experience of working part time as a CPCAB tutor facilitating courses for those wanting to undertake training as a counsellor.

I hold the status of accreditation with the BACP have a level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

Fees are: -

£35 per session with a discount of £5 per session for a block booking of four.

Counselling students £25 per session with proof of level of course.

£45 per session for EAP work.

Supervision £50 per 1.5 hour session (£35 for students)

During my time as a counsellor I have worked with many difficulties including bereavement, miscarriage, childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, eating disorders, relationship issues (individuals only), drug and alcohol issues, childhood physical and emotional abuse, depression and anxiety. Not to mention the difficulties that arise in everyday living ie. debt, redundancy, parental difficulties, bullying, work related issues.

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

For me, supervision is the lynchpin of my own counselling practice.  It provides an insight into the relationship between supervisee and client and, with appropriate challenge, helps recognition of how our own processes can get intertwined with our client work, thus helping us to move forward and improve the quality of our work.  I offer support, encouragement and advice when dealing with difficult situations, ethical dilemmas and practice concerns with an open mind.  I see the supervisee/supervisor relationship as an important part of the work and something to be nurtured and reviewed regularly.  I believe a good relationship is based on trust, honesty and a mutual congruence and is something I would aim to take forward in my work with you.

My fees are: -

£50 per 1.5 hour session (£35 for counselling students)