Hi and thank you for looking at my profile. I began my career as a befriender working with clients who had a range of issues as a result of the troubles in NI including; stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, domestic/sexual abuse, other. Working with these clients their fortitude inspired me to commence my career as a counsellor .
My training was in Carl Rodger Person Centered, whose core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard remain at the heart of all my work, however, this approach did not suit the work I needed to do with clients and as a result a lot of my work involves the cognitive behavioural model, but I use other modalities as needed to meet the needs of my clients.
During my 22 year career I have worked as an addictions counsellor for 10 years, 4 of these in a local prison. My experience includes work with concerns including; panic attacks, depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, domestic/sexual abuse, stress, trauma,/PTSD, bereavement, anger management, domestic violence male/female., ex-prisioners, other.
During the last ten years I have trained in Reiki, Sound Healing, Reflexology, and Indian Head Massage and continue to explore healing modalites that are of benefit to clients overall wellbeing.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #27387
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Angela is a fabulous therapist. She always listens to me and is never judgmental. She does however tell me off when I need it, but always explains why and helps me get on the right path again. Sometimes we just talk, not about anything in particular, but as friends. Having her as a therapist has been one of the best things in my life and she is always willing to help when I need her.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Angela for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Angela is a good therapist. I trust her and her judgement.
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Angela for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and anger management