Simin Partovi
Registered Member MBACP (Senior Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07050545313
Therapist - Colchester
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I am a senior BACP accredited and Registered counsellor and I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good and Safe Practice. I have over 30 years experience in counselling. My private practice is located in Colchester town centre. It is respectable, safe, totally secure with a free car parking space.
My services include:
Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
Couple Therapy
Individual Counselling Supervision
Group Supervision
Workshops & Training
Organizational Supervision
About me and my therapy practice
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I am an experienced practitioner. I work with people from all walks of life, from many different backgrounds and ages with a wide variety of personal, relational or social difficulties. I see clients privately (self-referral) and receive referrals from General Practitioners, Community Mental Health Team as well as from various EAPs.
The duration of therapy that I offer will vary according to your need and what develops from the initial assessment and consultation. I offer both short term, focus-based counselling/psychotherapy for specific problems (6 to 12 sessions) and long-term counselling/ psychotherapy (open-ended).
I will be happy to talk to you for an initial consultation.
Practice description
Training, qualifications & experience
My original training in counselling was my diploma in counselling based on humanistic person centred approach. This approach facilitated me to learn that being genuine and honest, being empathic with people in their emotional turmoil and distress and being non judgemental to human conditions are the most valuable qualities in being a therapist. Later on I develop my psychodynamic skills from further training.
In 2000 I obtained my Masters Degree in Counselling studies and Supervision from University of Essex.
In addition I have obtained the following training:
Dip in individual, group and organisational supervision
Certificate in working with the survivals of childhood abuse.
Certificate in Solution Focused counselling
I am a senior registered and accredited member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
My first session
The First session:
This is an initial assessment session which means I establish The followings with the clients
a) a clear description of my approach to therapy
b) the client's presenting issue
c) the client's hope and expectation of the therapy
d)the client's details , contact numbers and the name and the address of their GP
e) the client's present and past history of physical and mental health including their medications.
f) explaining the confidentiality and its limitation and my duty of care and safeguarding.
g) establishing a clear contract which covers and day, time and the venue for the therapy as well as the fees
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English, Persian (Farsi)
Supervisor - Colchester
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
Availability
My Supervisory Experience:
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I have worked as a clinical supervisor for over 28 years, in particular I offer clinical supervision to the trainees and qualified therapists who work with young people.
I supervise therapists with diverse theoretical orientations
I offer Supervision to:
Trainee Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Experienced Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Small group Supervision (3-4 people)
Large group Supervision (4-8 people)
Organisational Supervision
Other Health Care, Social Care Professionals and educational professional ( Schools).
Therapists who work with children and young people
Supervision /Consultation for Supervisors
Supervisors Master Classes ( Clinical supervisors)
About me and my therapy practice
My first approach to supervision is to establish a congruent, trusting and safe working alliance with the supervisees. This can be achieved with a clear supervisory contract.
The next step is establishing a supervisory alliance which is based on focusing on the supervisee's needs from the supervision in terms of skills, the supervisee's understanding of the theoretical concepts, confidence building , managing ethical decisions and safe practice.
Practice description
I am a Senior BACP accredited clinical supervisor and have been practicing as a clinical supervisor for over 24 years. I have a masters degree in clinical supervision from University of Essex. I have a diploma in clinical supervision for individuals, group and organizational supervision.
I offer supervision for qualified therapists, trainees, teaches, health care professionals as well as organizations.
My approach to clinical supervision is integrative. This is based on theory of reflective practice and psychodynamic concepts.
I have developed my model of clinical supervision which I teach.
My first session
a) I offer a clear explanation of my supervisory model/approach to clinical supervision
b) I establish the supervisee's stage of counselling, workload and previous experience of clinical supervision
c) I establish the supervisee's therapeutic approach
d) I take the supervisee's details such as :
Name and address and the contact details.
The Contract:
Four cornered contract with the trainees ( The trainee, the college, the supervisee's placement and supervisee).
Three cornered contract with the supervisee and the organization that is paying the supervision fees.
two cornered contract with the supervisee and myself.
e) explain the safeguarding, its limitations and disclosure policy.
f) I confirm the time, venue, fees and cancellation policy
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Humanistic, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English, Persian (Farsi)