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My name is Shane Ibbs and I have over 24 years’ experience as a counselling therapist. I work independently in Private Practice and offer a safe confidential space, with real listening, which helps to build a trusting relationship, in which to talk about things. It is well established that talking therapies are one of the most helpful things that we can do for ourselves. If you choose to work with me, you will be in experienced hands and together, we can explore what is affecting you. Life can be very stressful, complex and anxiety provoking, this affects our thoughts, our feelings, our relationships and our ability to feel that we can cope. We can sometimes feel ‘out of control’, by taking time for yourself through counselling, one can often begin to gain more understanding of a situation or of oneself, which more often than not, begins to help us manage our selves better. It can lead to a better understanding of ourselves (and others) which helps us to make more informed choices and decisions. It can also lead to exploring new solutions for old problems. Of course there are some situations, where we cannot change things, such as a bereavement, or a separation. What can help though, is having a safe space to express those feelings and have them validated, which leads us to have a more informed understanding of the ongoing complexity that grief and loss has on us.

My qualifications and training include:

Diploma Integrative Counselling (BACP 'Accredited' course)

Post Grad Diploma Family Therapy (Tavistock Clinic, London).

‘Access’ to Higher Education, studied Psychology, Sociology, English Lit and History.

Certificate’s in 'Brief Solution Focused Therapy'.

Certificate in Human Psychology

Certificate 'Motivational Interviewing'.

Certificate 'Creative Art in Counselling'.

Certificate 'Youth Work'.

Certificate’s in Ecotherapy.

(I also offer walk and talk sessions).

Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the

Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.

I have an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Contact details. Mobile 07955 671 090 Whatsapp or text

Email me at : shaneibbscounsellingtherapist@gmail.com