Jacqueline Parkin

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JACQUI PARKIN MBACP (Accred), DipHE. BSc

Why me?

We only feel able to explore issues that feel difficult, confusing, uncomfortable or shaming when we trust the person sitting alongside us. My aim is for us to create a strong, trusting and safe relationship in which we can work together with a spirit of curiosity about your life and experiences. 

The important stuff:

I am an experienced and qualified counsellor of over 16 years, working with adults and young people aged 13+ years. I am an accredited member of BACP and work to their Code of Ethics. I offer both short term (6 sessions) and longer term therapy.

Online Sessions:

In order to provide a flexible, confidential, time efficient service most of my sessions are offered online via an encrypted platform called Zoom where we meet via webcam (similar to Skype/FaceTime). This software is free and simple to download (no IT degree needed I promise)!

Online therapy works in just the same way as face to face sessions and research has shown that it can be just as effective as  traditional face-to-face therapy. It provides the added benefit of accessing therapy from the privacy and safety of your own home. In certain circumstances local home visits can be arranged.

Payment is in advance of the session via bank transfer.

Training, qualifications & experience:

BSc Therapeutic Counselling, DipHE Therapeutic Counselling, Cert Counselling, Cert Counselling Young People, Post Grad Cert Clinical Supervision, Designated Safeguarding Officer 

I have extensive experience of working with adults in a variety of settings including third sector, education, Employee Assistance Programmes and the NHS. My work with young people covers brief and long term therapy for Relate, Young Carers, schools and universities in addition to private practice and substantial online counselling. I also led a national online counselling service for young people. 

Effective supervision can only take place within an open, safe & trusted relationship between supervisee & supervisor. 

My aim is to co-create this with every supervisee to help you grow & develop as a therapist, within an ethically robust framework. I believe supervision should be a safe space to explore, grow, challenge & play. I have been described by supervisees as warm, passionate, boundaried & able to challenge. 

I offer flexible online supervision sessions (via Zoom) for trainees & experienced practitioners. 

Feel free to email or call for more info or to book an initial session where we can explore our compatibility & decide together if I'm the right supervisor for you. 

Warmest regards, Jacqui