Kirsten Amis

Kirsten Amis


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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Trainer - Dunoon

Dunoon PA23
07962639096
Sessions from £85.00

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 can be either via Zoom or face-to-face. 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 was a full-time lecturer in counselling for 25 years and delivered the BACP Approved route to registration so I have a MEd, TQFE and am registered with the General Teaching Council in addition to my counselling qualifications. I used to deliver the BACP Professional Development Day (PDD) workshop on Suicide and Suicidal Ideation.

I have also written text books, counselling qualifications and was honoured to sit on the QAA panel for writing the counselling benchmark statement in 2022.

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.

Supervisor - Dunoon

Dunoon PA23
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I currently have availability on a Monday and Tuesday.

About me and my therapy practice

I'm an experienced BACP accredited counsellor having been in practice for 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 delivered the BACP Approved route to registration.

I also write text books and counselling qualifications. 

My appointments are currently offered via Zoom or in person (in Dunoon, Argyll).

My first session

Our first 15 minute introductory session is free of charge and is spent getting to know each other before deciding if we would like to work together.

I offer a concessionary rate of £45 per 60 minute supervision appointment for trainees.

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, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Supervisor - Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne NE3
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I currently have availability on a Monday and Tuesday.

About me and my therapy practice

I'm an experienced BACP accredited counsellor having been in practice for 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 delivered 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 before deciding if we would like to work together.

I offer a concessionary rate of £45 per 60 minute supervision appointment for trainees.

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred

Clients I work with

Adults, Groups, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Therapist - Dunoon

Dunoon PA23
Sessions from £55.00

Features

Availability

I currently have availability on a Monday and Tuesday.

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 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 was a lecturer in counselling for 25 years and delivered the BACP Approved route to registration. I have also written text books and BACP approved/SQA counselling qualifications.

I'm currently the Head of Clinical Practice and Safeguarding for a counselling service in Glasgow. 

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, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy