Archway Counselling

Counselling is…
Offering a whole-hearted, understanding methodology, with an emphasis on genuineness and tolerance, creating a safe space to talk. Being able to share your anguish with another can help lift its weight, and let you take a fresh look at your problems.

As a Counsellor, I believe all individuals are born with the skill to lead full and worthwhile lives. Sometimes, we can get stuck, becoming uncertain how to get going again. I see my role as offering a safe place to discover, understand, and develop ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Counselling is a healing exchange, which listens in a rounded way, and nurtures ways of living a richer life, more in touch with both ourselves and the relationships important to us.

I work with a wide range of concerns, and have a specialist interest and experience in the following areas;
anxiety
depression
bereavement and loss
trauma
self-harm
abuse
low self-esteem

My Background

I am in my sixth decade, I am a father, divorced, and have faced loss.
Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked for over 30 years in a national industry during this time I was an active trade union official. I am Vice Chair of Leicester Cruse, a national bereavement charity.

Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced qualified counsellor. I am a senior member of ACCPH, I abide by their ethical code of practice.

My qualifications

Cruse Awareness in Bereavement Care.

Ascentis Level 2 Awareness in Bereavement Care.

CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling studies.

ABC Level 4 Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist.

The foundation for Infant Loss Training.

Advanced cognitive Behaviour Therapy higher distinction CPD certified.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Advanced Udemy.

I have been trained in, and qualified to use the Rewind Trauma Therapy, by Dr David Muse Founder of IARTT
I work flexibly depending on the needs of my clients – I have daytime and some weekend availability.