Carole Gibson

Overview of how I work

I offer a Person Centred and Integrated approach in my practice as a professional counsellor and supervisor with over 20 years’  experience as a full-time practitioner working with both adults and young people from age 14 onwards.

I am registered as a Senior Accredited Member with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) who regulate standards to ensure best practice.

Strict confidentiality is assured within these guidelines.

In my early years I have lectured as a tutor in counselling studies at HE level and developed and delivered personal development programs for Further and Higher Education students. I have also worked with Cruse Bereavement Care as a trainer and supervisor for over 12 years.

Much of my experience in counselling practice has grown within an organisation/ educational setting where I later became head of the service where I developed a graduate programme and supervised new counsellors wishing to grow and develop their own personal and professional skills.

Qualifications

Masters Degree Counselling Studies – University of Nottingham 2006

Professional Diploma in Counselling - Gy College / Lincoln & Humberside October 2000

Certificate in Counselling - Hull University October 1995

Diploma with distinction Counselling Supervision - Lincoln 2015

Diploma 'distinction' Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - 2011

BACB Accreditation 2006

BACP Senior Accreditation 2016

Trained Supervisor Cruse Bereavement Care 2006

Practice description

I work from a home-based practice in New Waltham Grimsby offering face-to-face or remote/telephone counselling sessions.

Also clinical supervision for both new and established counselling practices.

I work with private clients and local organisations and accept GP referrals and Employer assisted Programs (EAPs)

I am happy to discuss availability and times as appropriate.

How are counselling sessions planned?

After your first session (assessment), regular sessions of up to 50 minutes are booked, usually once a week, though some prefer fortnightly depending on personal circumstances. A date and time for each appointment can be booked at the end of each session, or a number of appointments can be booked ahead if you need to keep the same time slot.

The number of sessions can vary depending on individual needs.

Some people find that one or two sessions are sufficient for immediate issues while others will vary depending on the type of problem. Counselling is very much a process and, as such, can be reviewed at any time to ensure this is meeting your needs.

What can I talk about?

Anything that is causing you concern. Here are just a few to give you an idea:

• Any form of Abuse

• Sexuality

• Identity / Gender issues

• Bereavement / Loss & underlying issues

• Life transition / Change

• Relationships

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

• Confidence / Self-esteem

• Addictions / Addictive behaviour

• Stress / Anxiety / Panic attacks

• Depression

• Anger

• Eating disorders & underlying issues

Overview of how I work

I offer a Person Centred and Integrated approach in my practice as a professional counsellor and supervisor with over 20 years’ experience working as a full-time practitioner with both adults and young people from age 14 onwards.

I am registered as a Senior Accredited Member with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) who regulate standards to ensure best practice.

Strict confidentiality is assured within these guidelines.

In my early years I have lectured as a tutor in counselling studies at HE level and developed and delivered personal development programs for Further and Higher Education students. I have also worked with Cruse Bereavement Care as a trainer and supervisor for over 12 years.

Much of my experience in counselling practice has grown within an organisation/ educational setting where I later became head of the service where I developed a graduate programme and supervised new counsellors wishing to grow and develop their own personal and professional skills.

Qualifications

Masters Degree Counselling Studies – University of Nottingham 2006

Professional Diploma in Counselling - Gy College / Lincoln & Humberside October 2000

Certificate in Counselling - Hull University October 1995

Diploma with distinction Counselling Supervision - Lincoln 2015

Diploma 'distinction' Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - 2011

BACB Accreditation 2006

BACP Senior Accreditation 2016

Trained Supervisor Cruse Bereavement Care 2006-7

Practice description

I work from a home-based practice in New Waltham Grimsby offering face-to-face or remote/telephone counselling sessions.

Also clinical supervision for both new and established counselling practices.

I work with private clients and local organisations and accept GP referrals and Employer assisted Programs (EAPs)

I am happy to discuss availability and times as appropriate.

How are counselling sessions planned?

After your first session (assessment), regular sessions of up to 50 minutes are booked, usually once a week, though some prefer fortnightly depending on personal circumstances. A date and time for each appointment can be booked at the end of each session, or a number of appointments can be booked ahead if you need to keep the same time slot.

The number of sessions can vary depending on individual needs.

Some people find that one or two sessions are sufficient for immediate issues while others will vary depending on the type of problem. Counselling is very much a process and, as such, can be reviewed at any time to ensure this is meeting your needs.

For professional practitioners - supervision :-

These sessions are usually planned on a monthly basis, minimum requirement of 1.5 hours per calendar month depending on your needs, level of caseload. 

Concessionary rates available for undergraduate student counsellors and first year graduates.