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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Psychotherapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Thank you for visiting my profile and here you will find some information about my practice.
For more details, please visit my website: www.walkiriacounselling.com
Sometimes life brings challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. Talking to a qualified counsellor, who adheres to the ethical principles of confidentiality and can offer a safe and non-judgmental environment, can help make your problems more manageable.
Some common problems that people have found counselling can help with include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bereavement, problems at work, trauma, addiction, sexuality, feelings of loneliness and isolation, lack of confidence, low self-esteem issues among other things.
I offer a professional, caring and confidential counselling service based in West Norfolk and I am a registered and accredited member and work with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework for Good Practice – www.bacp.com
My mission statement
"I am a firm believer in the human spirit and people’s ability to overcome even the most tragic of circumstances. As a counsellor, I am honoured to be able to offer individuals a non-judgemental place of trust where any emotions can be shared in confidence and explored at their own pace".

Background
I was born in Brazil and came to England in 1975. I wanted to learn English and return home to realise my dream of becoming a special educational needs teacher. But life had other plans for me. I fell in love, married an English man and we started a family. Whilst raising my children, I worked for many years at a global organisation in people-related roles. Upon being made redundant, I tried hard to deal with some conflicting, painful and personal issues, leading me to seek counselling for the first time. This was the beginning of a new and special chapter in my life. One that led me to
find my inner balance and peace, while also inspiring me to become a counsellor and psychotherapist and offer this gift to others.

Relevant Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred Counselling - Southampton City College
Level 2 and 3 Counselling Skills - Bournemouth and Poole College
Mental Health Awareness Training
Dealing with vulnerable adults training
Short term Person-Centred training
Level 2 Substance Abuse Qualifications
Eating Disorders Training
Transpersonal psychotherapy training
Existential Psychotherapy training


Ongoing training
Ongoing attendance of related self-development courses and workshops

Languages
Alongside English, I am happy to conduct counselling sessions in Portuguese if required.

Relevant Experience
I offer counselling to individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bereavement, problems at work, trauma, addiction, sexuality, feelings of loneliness and isolation, lack of confidence and self esteem amongst others.

I have also worked in the mental health industry, offering support to those affected by fragile mental health and learning difficulties.

During my time working in various people-related roles, I was privileged enough to receive valuable life coaching, interpersonal skills and motivational therapy training.

Professional Membership
I am a Registered and fully Accreddited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework for Good Practice – www.bacp.com

Areas of interest

I am a psychotherapist with interest in mindfulness; existential psychotherapy; I use writing as a therapeutic tool; an any art form the client feels comfortable with.