Anna Davis
Tel: 07530 764 772
Email: spiralscounselling@yahoo.co.uk
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Spirals Counselling Service
Anna Davis
Online and telephone psychotherapeutic counselling
U.K. and internationally
Psychotherapeutic Counselling
In my experience, we each have the potential for happiness and confidence but sometimes life can feel stressful, frightening, uncontrollable or relentlessly tough. We may struggle with complex anxiety, have experienced trauma, depression, confusion, fear, anger, grief or feeling stuck. Counselling can positively improve our lives, and through the professional therapeutic relationship it is possible to recover and gain confidence and the skills to move forwards with a greater sense of wellbeing.
I am warm, down to earth, perceptive and non-judgmental and see counselling as a collaboration in which we begin to make sense of feelings, experiences and beliefs that may be troubling you.
In 2011, I qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, which encourages a non-directive, non-judgemental and empathetic approach. I have further qualified and practiced trauma informed methods, developing a more Pluralistic approach. Working with a variety of mental health difficulties and traumatic life experiences. Along side the talking therapy I may incorporate somatic awareness, creativity and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.
During a session I will listen closely with genuine respect, and reflect back any insights and observations that come up, I do my best not to advise. In my experience as a counsellor, and having had counselling myself, the process can help us to become clearer and feel more empowered to be our unique selves.
I appreciate the courage it can take to engage in counselling, and how helpful it is to speak to someone who is not a family member or friend. I look forward to working together to unravel and resolve, heal and transform difficult feelings with the aim of getting you back on track and feeling more in control of your life.
Alongside counselling, I have over 30 years experience as a Tai chi /Qigong teacher, am an Artist and a parent. I am practical and creative in my approach and also have a wealth of meditation experience as an ordained Buddhist. I am comfortable to explore broader spiritual, philosophical and religious matters.
I also work for the charity : CLEAR-Emotional Trauma & Therapy Specialists supporting children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Anna Davis
Qualifications and training:
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Level 5 Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling children and young people who have experienced trauma
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 2011
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Certificate in Counselling Skills 2011
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Post Qualifying Diploma in working therapeutically with children and young people 2016
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Level 3 in Counselling skills
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Level 2 in Counselling Skills
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Level 3 Arts development and Teaching
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Training in Mindfulness and stress reduction
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Training in Transactional Analysis
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Teacher training in Tai chi and Chi kung
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B.A hons Degree in Fine Art
Examples of difficulties counselling can help with :
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Depression
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Anxiety disorder such as worry, panic attacks, social anxiety
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Self harm
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Loss and bereavement
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suicidal thoughts
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OCD
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Addiction/substance misuse
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Complex PTSD
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A variety of mental health difficulties
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Bi polar disorder
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Physical ill health or disability
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Relationship difficulties such as personal, family or work related relationships
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Trauma
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Life transitions such as changes in intimate relationships or friendships , redundancy, moving home, children leaving home etc
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abuse
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Neglect
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Gender
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Sexuality
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Low self esteem or confidence
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work related stress
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Spirituality