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Specialises in

• Counselling

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

About me

I am BACP Accredited Counseller and a Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems therapist. I qualified at the Northern Guild of Psychotherapy as a Psychotherapeutic Counseller of Children and Adolescents. I have worked in NHS IAPT, Third Sector agencies such as Cruse Bereavement, BARCA and Primary and Secondary schools as a parent and child therapist. Please note, I do not see children of primary school age. I am Bupa and Axa registered.

It is important to me that you feel accepted and safe with me at what is most likely a vulnerable time and I work at your pace to build a trusting, confidential relationship. I also encourage self-care in the people I see.

You may be at a crossroads in your life, have experienced a life event such as bereavement, redundancy, retirement, family breakdown or be in need of a space to share what you are going through. Maybe you have felt unhappy all of your life and don't know why? These things can be explored safely in therapy to help you understand yourself and to get what you want from life.

The Internal Family Systems model (IFS) is a kind, respectful, deeply healing model which recognises that we all have many different aspects of our personality (or parts) and we all have a self. IFS compassionately explores how these parts work together or (within internal conflicts) against each other. This can bring self-leadership, internal balance and understanding. This model is a trauma release model.
I initially trained as a Relational Practitioner looking at how past relationships may be impacting on present relationships to help you gain greater clarity about current situations. This fits well with the IFS model.

I use sand tray, a way to visually make sense of personal situations or feelings. I work collaboratively with you to tailor the work to your needs.

I am currently offering in person sessions or remote sessions on doxy.me, a secure video conferencing platform.

Areas of interest

I work with adults, older adults, children of Secondary School age and young people.

I can help with:
Abuse;Anxiety;Bereavement;Depression; Loss; Post-traumatic stress;Trauma;Service veterans;ADD / ADHD;Health related issues;Cultural issues;Identity issues;Self esteem;; Sexuality;Women's issues;Child related issues;Relationships;Redundancy;Stress;Work related issues.

Medical secretaries

• Marion Astin
• 35 Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AA
• 07305 254174
• marionastin3@gmail.com