Amanda Dunbar
MA,
Reg. Member BACP (Accredited)
Reg. Member UKRCP
Approach
I work with individuals and couples as an Integrative Counsellor, incorporating CBT and elements of Transactional Analysis & Psychodynamic therapies; specialising in short-term, solution-focussed work, but working longer-term where applicable. I also provide supervision to counsellors, specialising in working with trainees.
Professional Philosophy
In my previous careers, I have worked in the corporate as well as the voluntary sectors, so consider myself to be very professional, with a warm, accepting nature. I specialise in short-term therapy (4-14 sessions) but, where appropriate, work long-term also. Since most of my work is short-term, it is about finding a focussed way of working collaboratively with clients to enable some useful progress.
I believe in tailor-making counselling sessions to individuals, believing each person to be unique. I aim to draw on clients’ resources, enabling them to take control of their lives and become empowered to make changes and continue post-counselling in a positive direction, with insight and tools from our time together. I describe myself as a ‘life-enhancer’, facilitating growth in self-awareness and development, and renewing vision for the future
Experience
I am a recognised therapist for several Private Healthcare Insurance Companies, including Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP’s), counselling individuals and couples. My experience has been working in a GP Surgery (as the sole counsellor), NHS and the Voluntary Sector, including Stockport Women’s Centre. I have facilitated Personal Development groups, including auto-immune support and mental health disorders. From 2009-2017 I was the Training Co-ordinator for a Voluntary Organisaion. I have experience of dealing with a wide variety of issues including, but not exclusively:
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Relationships (including couple counselling)
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Abuse (Childhood, Domestic, etc.)
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Depression
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Bipolar Disorder
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Anxiety & Panic Attacks
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Bereavement & other losses
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Stress – work related and other
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Self Esteem & Lack of Confidence
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Childhood related issues
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Trauma
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Anger
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Health related issues (ME, CFS, etc.)
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Spirituality/Religion/Culture
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Personal Development
Credentials
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Masters in Counselling (Manchester Uni, 2009)
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PG Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Manchester Uni, 2008)
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CBT Training at The Manchester Centre for CBT PG Certificate
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PG Supervision Certificate, Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy
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Accredited and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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ACC Accredited
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) approved Affiliate Counsellor
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Private Healthcare Insurance Companies – recognised approved Counsellor
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CMCS approved Affiliate Counsellor
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Registered with the ICO (No. ZA024197)
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Current Enhanced DBS
Add-ons
With a passion for all things French, I can converse in French where applicable.
Fees
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Adults: £70/hour’s session
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Couples: £90/hour’s session (First session 1.5 hours = £120)
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Supervision: £60 (1.5 hours)
Get in Touch
Perspective Therapy
Ground Floor
34 Altrincham Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5ND
Call me:
07810 485869
(please leave a message and I’ll call back promptly)
Email me: