About Me

Hello and welcome, my name is Trudie,

I believe everyone has the potential to grow ,change and heal . I offer a safe, warm nonjudgmental space to enable you to explore the areas of concern. I work in relational way, which means that the relationship built between myself and client becomes the vehicle in which to express and examine issues affecting your life. The work respects your autonomy and empowers you to make informed choices about your life. I use the theories of person centred therapy, gestalt and attachment to explore how you relate to yourself, others and the world. This process can raise your understanding of your relationships with others and yourself, informing your sense of self and how this, change impacts on relationship with others. With increased awareness there is the potential to do things differently change, grow and improve overall well being.

What to expect -
The first session forms an assessment carried out between us where we explore the area of concern . I will use my clinical judgement gained over many years to assess if i feel my skill set is compatible with what you need. The first session is also about building a relationship between us and seeing if we can work together. Following the initial assessment we will agree to a number of sessions with periodic reviews if you wish to proceed.

My work experience.
I have built on 37 years experience of mental health nursing by undertaking a MSc in integrative psychotherapy and have worked with clients with depression, loss, carer stress , suicidal ideas, poor self esteem and abuse. I am able to provide anxiety management, relaxation and mindfulness techniques to manage acute and long term anxiety. I cam offer face to face, long or short term work as well as telephone work.

Qualifications.
MSc integrative psychotherapy.
BSc Nursing studies.
RMN ( retired)
NMP ( non medical prescriber)

Organisations-
I am a member of the BACP ( Individual ) and UKCP ( accredited) and adhere by UKCP ethical framework. I have regular clinical supervision following UKCP guidelines.

Privacy
Please contact me for an initial discussion without sending any sensitive information. If you wish to send information that you feel is sensitive, then I can advise on how to ensure this is done confidentially and securely.

For confidentiality, my email correspondence is stored securely within the EU.

I work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Depression
• Mental Health Issues
• Stress
• Terminal Illness