Contact Frances -
francesblloyd@hotmail.com
B.A Hons Psychology. Dip C.G. Adv. Dip. Couns. MBACP (Snr Accred) UKRC Reg. Ind. Counsellor
The following is a list of my main qualifications and training but I have attended & continue to attend many short courses and workshops too numerous to mention here.
· BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist
· BA (Hons) Psychology First Class
· Diploma in Careers Guidance
· Certificate in Advanced Counselling & Pastoral Care
· Advanced Certificate in Counselling Practice & Personal Development
· Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
· CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Intermediate Level
· Psychodynamics in Practice.
· Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
· EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) Parts 1, 2 and 3
· Substantial training in: Transactional Analysis, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy, Couple Counselling, Use of Imagery in Psychotherapy & Supervision
Over the last 25 years or so I have worked in a number of settings including:
· Private practice – individuals or couples fund their own therapy
· NHS / GP Practices – referrals from doctors and other health professionals
· NHS & Local Government staff counselling
· Employees from local companies – referred to me directly or through Employee Support Programmes.
· Higher Education – counselling & teaching students at two local universities (teaching subjects include ‘Person Centred Approaches to Guidance &* Counselling’, Psychodynamic Approaches to Guidance & Counselling’, Helping Clients Work Through Internal Conflict’, ‘Helping Adults Work Through Childhood Difficulties’)
· Addictions Agency – working with clients with alcohol and other substance dependencies.
· Cruse Bereavement Care – voluntary work.
· Supervision of other Therapists, Occupational Psychologist, Prison Officers and groups of Cancer Care Workers
