Hello. I'm Carys. I am a professionally accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, providing long and short term support for adults, young people and children.
Navigating life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming and I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to support you to process difficult emotions and discover your own resilience.
There are many interventions for people suffering with emotional difficulties but the one thing I hear time and time again from clients of all ages is, "Thank you for listening to me." Human beings thrive on connection and it is so important for us to feel listened to, seen and appreciated for who we are.
My approach is integrative, relational and developmental.
Integrative means that I draw on a toolbox full of therapeutic techniques and psychological theories developed through my professional training and experience and can adapt my knowledge and experience to meet your individual needs.
Relational means the therapeutic relationship is at the core of our work together and is what supports you to heal and grow; to feel safe to just be and to discover your true self in a nurturing space, where you are fully accepted for being you.
Developmental means we consider your development over the course of your lifetime and how that might be affecting your 'here and now' experience. This can help to bring to your awareness patterns of behaviour that may have served you well in the past but may now be holding you back from thriving in the present.
My practice is fully grounded in extensive, specialist training for youth and family mental health. As a Professional Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society(MPNCPS Acc.) and a registered practitioner on their Specialist Children & Young People’s Register, my work adheres to the highest national standards of safety, ethics, and clinical competence.
The NCPS is ccredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
I am also a clinical supervisor in training and I am currently offering reduced rates for individual and group supervision.
How I have filled my toolbox
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in work with children and adolescents (I hold full clinical membership of the NCPS)
Certified Coach (Neuro Linguistic Programming)
Clinical Supervisor in training
Extensive training in building resilience and good mental health, including advanced clinical training in developmental trauma, attachment, self harm, shame, development of the self, bereavement and grief, advanced projective techniques (art, embodied practice/dance/movement, play).
Experienced school counsellor
Experienced volunteer and support worker with local authority Children's Services, supporting children, young people and families.
Qualified teacher with extensive experience of working with adults, adolescents and children.
Experienced in using creative methods to facilitate emotional wellbeing and therapeutic outcomes - art/clay/creative writing/collage/visualisation and mindful self compassion techniques.
Enhanced DBS.
Fully insured.
Safeguarding Certification.
I ensure best practise by engaging in regular clinical supervision and keep up to date with developments in my field by engaging in regular Professional Development.
How we work together
When you get in touch we'll arrange an initial session. This will be an exploratory chat, as a first step towards working together. If you are enquiring about support for your child, we would usually organise a parent/carer phone or video call prior to arranging an initial session with your child. I will also send you an agreement document, which outlines my policies on confidentiality, payment and cancellations.
The speed of results will depend on the issues we're working on. Sometimes change can happen quickly and sometimes more gradually, over a longer period of time, so we would usually commit to working for a minimum of 6 sessions at the outset.
I work face to face from my quiet, private rooms in Denbigh and I also work online with adolescent and adult clients.
All work is confidential and I am bound by the NCPS Code of Ethics
Clinical Supervsion
I offer online or face to face supervision to individuals and groups who work in client facing roles; qualified and trainee mental health therapists, education, third sector and NHS workers. I provide a safe, accepting and supportive space for self reflection, empathic feedback, learning and growth.
Having had extensive experience of working in schools as an educator, senior leader and counsellor, I am particularly well placed to provide supervision, coaching and mentorship to education staff.
