Counselling and Psychotherapy with Dawn Bosley
Dawn works at the practice on a Thursday and Friday afternoon. To book appointments please contact Dawn directly by phone or email.
Contact Details:
www.counsellingclevedon.com
Email: counsellingclevedon@gmail.com
Mobile: 07980 581 865
What I can help with?
I am experienced at working with a wide range of issues including:
Anxiety, depression, bereavement, abuse and trauma, eating difficulties, living with health problems and disabilities, neuro-divergence, life transitions, relationship and sexual problems, family difficulties and low self-esteem and confidence.
Sometimes the reasons for seeking therapy are less specific and might be triggered by a general sense of dissatisfaction or unease about life, questioning your identity or feeling stuck in patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you.
How I Work
I am an integrative counsellor, and the foundation of my practice is informed by my training in existential philosophy and psychology. I also integrate knowledge from other approaches including attachment theory, CBT and mindfulness to inform my work.
I aim to provide an empathic and supportive space where you feel listened to and understood, as well as helpfully challenged.
Therapy sessions last for 50 minutes and take place at a fixed time, usually once a week; although some clients might prefer more frequent sessions.
Short term counselling/psychotherapy can offer support and focus on a particular issue. Long term therapy provides the space and opportunity for more in-depth exploration of issues, which in turn can lead to change.
There is no set time over which therapy takes place. Long term therapy may be open-ended; though most therapeutic relationships last between one and five years.
It is important to discuss expectations of therapy in the initial stages of the therapeutic relationship, and this will be reviewed regularly during our work together.
About me
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice as well as in a University Counselling Service. Prior to training as a counsellor, I worked in the mental health field in a number of roles including support worker and day centre manager as well as training and supervising volunteers on mental health helplines for SANEline and Mind. I have been a therapist for 25 years, working in higher education, the NHS, private practice and the charity sector.
My private practice is spread over 2 locations: The Practice Rooms in central Bristol and Clevedon Osteopathic Practice in my hometown.
My qualifications
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I studied at both Regent’s College and the New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling in London.
- Certificate in the Fundamentals of Psychotherapy & Counselling (Regent’s College)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (Regent’s College)
- Masters in Psychology & Psychotherapy (The New School)
Further training
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Brief Solution Focussed Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Single Session Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EMDR
- Group Analysis
I have been practicing as a therapist for 25 years in various organisations including; higher education, the NHS, private practice and the charity sector. I am also an experienced group facilitator, specialising in bereavement and women’s groups.
Fees
I charge £60 for a 50 minute appointment.
If we are meeting online, I ask for payment in advance of the session.
I am an approved therapist through the following insurance providers Axa Icas, Aviva and Vitality Health.
You will need to contact your insurance provider directly for an approval code before we can begin working together.
