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Specialises in
- Behavioural Couples Therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Transactional Analysis (TA)
- Trauma focused CBT
Bupa specialist
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health services
About me
Thank you for looking at my profile. I am a friendly, open-minded and approachable BACP accredited integrative and CBT counsellor working from premises in Bangor on Dee offering my services to adults, couples, young people and children.
I provide a professional, approachable and friendly environment that will allow you to share what is on your mind, and decide the right way forward for you. I have a particular interest and experience in helping children and adults manage anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, low mood and lack of motivation.
My comprehensive work experience includes an established private practice, work within the NHS, mental health services, school counselling, as well social work background with families.
I offer sessions on a short-term, long-term, time limited basis as well as face-to-face, via video link or telephone.
Areas of interest
I am experienced with working with children, young people and adults
Anxiety; Panic attacks; Bereavement; Loss; Low Mood/Motivation; Depression; Emotional abuse; Trauma; Low self esteem; Panic disorders; Sexual trauma; Phobias; Self harm; Work related stress and burnout; Bipolar; Mental health; Domestic abuse; Addictions; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Mood disorders; Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD); Child sexual abuse; Sexual problems
About my work
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Integrative Diploma in Counselling
British counselling training Association (BCTA) 2008
- Graduate Certificate in Consolidation of Social Work Practice with Merit
University of Wales Trinity St David. 2014
- Advanced Certificate in Relationship Therapy
CORST (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy) 2017
- NCS Accredited Advance Diploma in Counselling Supervision
University of Gloucester 2014
- BA Honours Degree in Social Work
Glyndwr University, Wales 2012
- One year Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Adeo Business Psychology Projects 2009
- Certificate of Accreditation Status
British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) 2016
Additional training
- Various Training Certificates in Trauma and Working with Traumatized Individuals,
Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS) 2018
- Intervention planning with young people who sexually harm
G Map training 2013
- Certificate inTransactional Analysis 101 Course
United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA) 2014
- Certificate in Understanding Drug and Alcohol Misuse.
CAIS Coleg Cymrunedd. 2016
- Death Dying Grief and Loss
Grosvenor Medical Limited 2015
- Assessment of Adolescents who display Sexually Harmful Sehaviour
The Aim Project 2013
- Understanding the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Needsof Individuals
NHS Training 2009
- NCS Accredited Certificate in Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice
Mind Body Breakthrough Training 2016
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Accreditation Status
BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Pschotherapists 2016
Details of entry to specialist register
- Britsh Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
, 2009
Affiliations / memberships
Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Linda Gwatkin Counselling Services. 24 Sandown...
- Monday
- 08:00
- 21:00
- 07709 935424
- Linda Gwatkin Counselling Services. 24 Sandown...
- Thursday
- 08:00
- 21:00
- 07709 935424
- Linda Gwatkin Counselling Services. 24 Sandown...
- Friday
- 09:00
- 18:00
- 07709 935424
- Linda Gwatkin Counselling Services. 24 Sandown...
- Saturday
- 08:30
- 14:00
- 07709 935424
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
Linda Gwatkin
07709935424.