About me:

 

My name is Gemma, I am a counselling student in my professional year of study at Newcastle College University Centre. Having worked in Finance for many years, I decided to embark on a different career path and began the training process to become a qualified counsellor in 2022. I am training predominantly in a person-centred approach, which means building a trusting, therapeutic relationship to enable clients to explore thoughts, beliefs and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. I am also able to work integratively, drawing on other counselling modalities to create a tailored approach to best meet the needs of each individual client.

 

Specialist interest and/or experience:

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I work with children, teens and adults and have an interest in working with trauma, attachment and neurodiversity.

 

Qualifications and Training:

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Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

CertHE Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Communication (Distinction)

 

Currently Studying:

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Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

FdSc Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Communication

 

What are you passionate about:

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Breaking down stigma around mental health. Increasing awareness of the mental health struggles children and young adults may face by advocating for better mental health services and providing early interventions.