Simon Docker - Post Graduate Diploma Counselling
Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
104 Duckpool Road | Saint Julians | Newport | NP19 7EN | UK
104 Duckpool Road | Saint Julians | Newport | NP19 7EN | UK
General Availability
Weekday Daytimes, Weekday Evenings, Weekends
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) Counsellor and Psychotherapist
- UK Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP) Registered Independent (UKRCP Reg Ind) Counsellor and Psychotherapist
I provide Face to Face Counselling and Psychotherapy in Saint Julians, Newport
Fees: Individuals £45.00 - 50 minutes, Couples £45.00 - 50 minutes, Families £50.00 - 50 minutes
Approximate length of therapy: short term from 8 to 12 sessions
Languages: English
Approximate length of therapy: short term from 8 to 12 sessions
Languages: English
I provide Telephone Counselling
Fee: Individuals £45.00
Approximate length of one Telephone appointment: 50 minutes
Approximate length of Telephone Counselling: ongoing
Languages: English
Approximate length of Telephone Counselling: ongoing
Languages: English
I offer Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for these Issues
Abuse, Addiction to Love and Sex, Addictions, Alcohol Dependence, Anger, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Bullying, Business Leadership, Cancer, Career Issues, Childhood Issues, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME), Couple Relationships, Creativity, Cultural Issues, Debt, Depression, Diabetes, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dyslexia, Eating Disorders, Fear, Gambling, Gay Issues, Grief, History of Mental Health Problems, Identity, Impotency, Infertility, Inhibitions, Integration of Experience, Internet Addiction, Internet Gambling Addiction, Internet Pornography Addiction, Internet Sexual Compulsivity, Lack of Meaning in Life, Lesbian Issues, Loneliness, Loss, Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Marriage (Marital Relations), Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Mixed Race Issues, Mother and Baby Issues, Obsessions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Personal Growth, Personal Relationships, Personality Difficulties, Personality Disorders (PD), Phobias, Physical Illness, Post Natal Depression (PND), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Psychosexual Issues, Psychosis, Psychosomatic Symptoms, Racial Abuse, Rape, Redundancy, Same Sex Relationships, Schizophrenia, Self Development, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Behaviour, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Sleep Problems, Smoking Addiction, Social Phobia, Spirituality, Stage Fright, Stress, Suicidal Thoughts, Transgender Issues, Transitions, Trauma, Unresolved Issues, Weight Loss, Workplace Issues and Work Relationship Problems
My Counselling and Psychotherapy Therapeutic Approaches
Behaviour Therapy, Brief Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Gender
Male
Clinical Experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy
I am a warm, positive counsellor committed to helping the client find the right pathway towards reaching their full potential in life. I believe that by understanding issues faced in life we can ultimately move forward with renewed and enriched perspectives. I am enthusiastic, caring and sensitive to others' needs. I have found my own pathway with regards to being a counsellor, which I love with a passion.
I am currently working for the NHS and working with young people in need of counselling within schools and the rest of my time is devoted to working privately at my main office in Caldicot working with a varied age range. I also have experience working with Mental Health, misuses of drugs and alcohol. I am in private practice offering a confidential counselling service for all ages.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics and practice.
What to Expect during Counselling and Psychotherapy
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?Our 'cognitive processes' are our thoughts which include our ideas, mental images, beliefs and attitudes. Cognitive therapy is based on the principle that certain ways of thinking can trigger, or 'fuel', certain health problems. For example, anxiety, depression, phobias, etc, but there are others including physical problems.
The therapist helps you to understand your current thought patterns. In particular, to identify any harmful, unhelpful, and 'false' ideas or thoughts which you have that can trigger your health problem, or make it worse. The aim is then to change your ways of thinking to avoid these ideas. Also, to help your thought patterns to be more realistic and helpful.
CBT has been shown in clinical trials to help ease symptoms of various health problems. For example, research studies have shown that a course of CBT is just as effective as medication in treating depression and certain anxiety disorders. There may be long-term benefits of CBT as the techniques to combat these problems can be used for the rest of your life to help to keep symptoms away. So, for example, depression or anxiety are less likely to recur in the future. There is good research evidence too to show that CBT can help to improve symptoms of some physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the difference between CBT and other talking treatments?
CBT is one type of psychotherapy ('talking treatment'). Unlike other types of psychotherapy it does not involve 'talking freely', or dwell on events in your past to gain insight into your emotional state of mind. It is not a 'lie on the couch and tell all' type of therapy.
CBT tends to deal with the 'here and now' - how your current thoughts and behaviours are affecting you now. It recognises that events in your past have shaped the way that you currently think and behave. In particular, thought patterns and behaviours learned in childhood, However, CBT does not dwell on the past, but aims to find solutions to how to change your current thoughts and behaviours so that you can function better in the future.
Clinical Qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- UK Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP) Registered Independent (UKRCP Reg Ind) Counsellor and Psychotherapist since 2008
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) Counsellor and Psychotherapist since 2008
- Post Graduate Diploma Counselling
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Conditions of Registration of the UK Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP).
Additional Information
PGDip Counselling (CBT)
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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
104 Duckpool Road | Saint Julians | Newport | NP19 7EN | UK
My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: Barnardtown, Saint Julians, Maindee, Crindau, Newport, Somerton, Pillgwenlly, Alway, Caerleon, Ringland, Llanwern, Llanhennock, Cats Ash, Langstone, Underwood, Llanbeder, Llanmartin, Risca, Crosskeys, Pontywaun
Nearest Train Stations: Newport (South Wales), Rogerstone, Cwmbran, Risca and Pontymister, Crosskeys, Pontypool and New Inn, Newbridge, Severn Tunnel Junction, Lisvane and Thornhill, Llanishen
Wheelchair access: Yes
104 Duckpool Road | Saint Julians | Newport | NP19 7EN | UK
My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: Barnardtown, Saint Julians, Maindee, Crindau, Newport, Somerton, Pillgwenlly, Alway, Caerleon, Ringland, Llanwern, Llanhennock, Cats Ash, Langstone, Underwood, Llanbeder, Llanmartin, Risca, Crosskeys, Pontywaun
Nearest Train Stations: Newport (South Wales), Rogerstone, Cwmbran, Risca and Pontymister, Crosskeys, Pontypool and New Inn, Newbridge, Severn Tunnel Junction, Lisvane and Thornhill, Llanishen
Wheelchair access: Yes
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