Cressida Minister

About me as a Professional therapist and my Practice

I have a considerable number of years experience in working psychotherapeutically with a range of client issues and have also worked for many years as a psychotherapeutic trainer and supervisor.

I work as an independent therapist, as well as with organisations, particularly EAP (Employee Assistance Programmes). I offer you a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship (within the bounds of BACP Ethical framework), where you can explore and resolve events that are causing distress in your life.

Due to the pandemic I no longer offer face to face sessions.  I now work via video conferencing  (Zoom or alternative video conferencing sites).

My training and preferred way of working

I am an integrative counsellor, trained to work within many theoretical models, including CBT and Person Centred therapy. I also have an interest in working with Attachment theory.

Whilst I am not a dedicated ACT therapist, my preferred way of working is with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a 3rd wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It is a humanistic/ existential form of CBT that focuses on mindfulness and acceptance. ACT can be used both in long term and brief therapy. ACT places a major emphasis on values, forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, living in the present moment, and accessing a transcendent sense of self.

Qualifications Masters degree Integrative Counselling Practise; Postgraduate Certificate Counselling Supervision

I am a Senior Accredited therapist with 24 years of clinical experience and work from an integrative perspective. I have a PG Cert in Clinical Supervision.  

I work from a dedicated therapy room within my home, offering a supportive, quiet, ethical and confidential environment, offering face to face and Video conferencing (Zoom) to meet your and BACP requirements. 

I provide supervision and counselling to trainee counsellors and supervisors, as well as qualified and experienced therapists / supervisors.