Lesley Whittaker

Counselling and psychotherapy for all, with specialism in tinnitus

I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in Hearing Therapy. I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be cared for and listened to with empathy and without judgement in a respectful and genuine way.

Availability confirmed 7 days ago

Profile

lesleywhittaker.counselling.online

Phone

07526335503

Email

hearingtherapy@proton.me

Website

morethanhearingtherapy.co.uk

About me and my practice

I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in Hearing Therapy. I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be cared for and listened to with empathy and without judgement in a respectful and genuine way.

My approach: I use an integrative approach encompassing person centred theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and transactional analysis where needed.

What to expect from counselling: Counselling can be difficult, daunting, profound, liberating, challenging and life changing. The process aims to bring about change and self-awareness. It is a process that may take some time before real change can be noticed. It can be incredibly rewarding and empowering. Most people enter therapy because of a difficulty in their life. Therapy allows for responsibility and accountability to deal with difficulty as an adult.

The first session involves discussing and agreeing a contract or working agreeing and setting goals based on your wants and needs. This may change and can be renegotiated in later sessions. The number of sessions are determined by your choices and how you and I feel that you are progressing.

Experience

I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in Hearing Therapy.

Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (2023)
Level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling (2022)
How to do counselling online (2020)
Level 3 counselling skills (2020)
Level 2 counselling skills (2018)
Assessment and management of tinnitus in children - accredited qualification (2017)
Management of tinnitus patients using CBT techniques (2010)
Diploma in Hearing Therapy (2005)
Audiology theory and practical examination (2002)

Professional Membership

MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 23 October 2023

Initial Consultation

I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to consider if I am the right counsellor for you.

Fees

From £45

When I Work

Monday to Friday 930am to 3pm

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, person centred, CBT and Transactional analysis.

Video Platforms

MS Teams

Pronouns

She/her

Area

Greater Manchester

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