Kirsten Amis
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07962639096
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming when there is so much choice. As a BACP accredited counsellor with almost 30 years of experience, I have supported many people throughout a wide range of challenges in their lives.
Practice description
My whole career has focused on mental health in one way or another. I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1987 and completed my counselling training in 1993. I've worked as a counsellor and clinical supervisor in posts within the NHS, colleges, private practice and charitable organisations.
I have been a lecturer in counselling for 25 years and deliver the BACP Approved route to registration.
I have also written text books and counselling qualifications.
My first session
I offer a 15-minute free introductory chat to help us decide if we are a good fit for working together.
My appointments are currently offered via Zoom.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Personal development, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
I'm an experienced BACP accredited counsellor having been in practice for almost 30 years. I've also spent many years supporting counsellors within their practice and trainees throughout their training.
Practice description
My whole career has focused on mental health in one way or another. I completed my training as a mental health nurse in 1987 and my counselling training in 1993. I've worked as a counsellor and clinical supervisor in posts within the NHS, colleges, private practice and charitable organisations.
I have been a lecturer in counselling for 25 years and deliver the BACP Approved route to registration.
I also write text books and counselling qualifications.
My appointments are currently offered via Zoom.
My first session
Our first 15 minute introductory session is free of charge and is spent getting to know each other.
I offer a concessionary rate for students.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Groups, Organisations, Trainee
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
I offer presentations and/or workshops on a wide range of topics relevant to counselling practice. These are usually face-to-face but currently via Zoom due to Covid 19. The most popular include:
- Working with risk
- Working with loss
- Mental health and mental illness
- Suicidal ideation
- Getting the best from clinical supervision
- Values, principles and ethics
- Self evaluation
- Professional standards
Practice description
I have been a full-time lecturer in counselling for 25 years and deliver the BACP Approved route to registration so I have both a MEd and TQFE in addition to my counselling qualifications. I used to deliver the BACP Professional Development Day (PDD) workshop on Suicide and Suicidal Ideation.
I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1987 and completed my counselling training in 1993. I've worked as a counsellor and clinical supervisor in posts within the NHS, colleges, private practice and charitable organisations.
I have also written text books and counselling qualifications.