Lizzie (Integrative Counsellor)

Lizzie is a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Lizzie’s training is integrative which allows her to tailor and adapt her work specifically to your needs and perspective. Working collaboratively with you, Lizzie will listen, guide and empower you as you navigate your way through life's challenges. She will create a safe and supportive place for you to express your thoughts and feelings as well as exploring the root of your emotions and behaviours, helping you to connect deeper with your sense of self. 

Lizzie specialises in supporting individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. In particular, she has a vast amount of experience working with police officers or police staff who have experienced abuse (including police perpetrated abuse) and so understands the additional barriers, challenges and complexities this can bring up.​

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Lizzie recognises that survivors often face additional barriers and challenges as a result of their experiences; including shame, self-blame, trust difficulties, anxiety, complex trauma responses, and the impact on family, work, and social connections.

Healing is not linear, but you do not have to navigate it alone.

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Professional Qualifications:

• Bsc Hons Psychology and Criminology (University Campus Suffolk)

• CPCAB Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Kingston College)

• CPCAB Level 3 – Certificate in Counselling Studies (Kingston College)       

• Level 3 - Qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Qualification (Safe Lives) 

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Further background and experience:

• Counsellor to adults sexually abused in childhood

• Volunteer - Rape and Sexual Abuse Crisis helpline

• Family Mentor - supporting and mentoring parents 

• Support Youth Worker - delivering programmes and interventions to support teens affected by Grenfell Tower

• Support Practitioner - helping individuals and groups manage emotions, develop self-confidence and increase their capacity to perform daily activities

• Community Link Worker - supporting people manage their own health and wellbeing

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