Margaret Bradshaw BA(Hons) DipEd CQSW DipCouns

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Salvation Army Centre | Bolton Street | Brixham | Devon | TQ5 9BZ

Therapeutic Counsellor

I provide Face to Face Counselling for £30

Fees: Individuals £30.00
Approximate length of one appointment: 50 minutes
Approximate length of therapy: short term.
Languages: English
Nearest Train Station: Paignton.
Nearest Bus Stop: Brixham town centre.
I am in easy reach of: Brixham, Torbay, Paignton, and Dartmouth.
Wheelchair access: No

Problems I work with: Abuse, Addictions, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Career, Cultural issues, Depression, History of mental illness, Hysteria, Identity, Lack of meaning in life, Loneliness, Obsessions, Personal relationships, Post natal depression, Post traumatic stress, Psychosomatic symptoms, Sexuality, Sleep problems, Stress, Work issues and relationships

Clinical Experience

I have lengthy experience of working with sufferers of mental ill-health, with relationships, and multiple forms of distress. I start with where each person is at and explore the areas they designate as problematic. I use a mixture of techniques suiting them to the requirements of each person.

How I Work

Coming from a psychodynamic background, I take into account a person's history and how it relates to their current situation. I also work experientially, exploring whatever comes up in each session, physically and emotionally.

I see my role as one of helping a person to make the necessary changes to his/her life and to move on.

Initially I make a contract for a preliminary number of sessions and hold periodic reviews. I view beginnings and endings as very important, as is confidentiality. I abide by the BACP Code of Ethics. (Copies available).

Clinical Training

From a background of teaching, I re-trained as firstly, a marriage guidance counsellor, then as a social worker. My main experience has been in community mental health work. After retiring, I completed the Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I continue to work voluntarily with female survivors of sexual abuse.

Additional Information

Unfortunately I am not usually available during the summer months owing to other commitments. I therefore prefer shorter term contracts, though I am willing to accept re-referrals.

Updated 10|02|2008