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Janet Higgins Counselling
Counselling, Homeopathy, Mens Health in Bolton
- About Janet Higgins Counselling
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I am based at Bridge House and have been working in both health & educational settings since 1989.I am a member of the BACP.
It offers a counselling service to both adults & young people and couples in a confidential setting which is within easy access of Bolton town centre, just off Chorley New Road (opposite Bolton School).
Many of us experience times in our lives when we feel under pressure and find it hard to cope, either as a person who has mental, emotional or physical health problems or as a carer.Sometimes we need the support and understanding of someone who can offer another perspective, helping us to see a fresh insight, and clearer view.
Here at Bridge House,I offer a variety of counselling approaches including:
CBT-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Solution-Focussed Therapy
Person- centered Therapy
Intergrative Therapy
Packages of care include:
couples counseling £45
Individual therapy £40
Workshops
Commissioning for Independent Organisations.
I offer flexible appointments & concessions are available subject to individual circumstances.
- My training, work experience and any achievement
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I am a professional counsellor holding the following:
Counselling Diploma & counselling skills certificate.
CBT Diploma & certificate in CBT.
Membership of the BACP
Current insurance
CRB checked
Committed to ongoing professional development
Engage in the recommended monthly supervision.
I am able to deliver a counselling approach which is most appropriate to your needs and am experienced in all aspects of the assessment and treatment process.
I graduated from Sheffield University with a 1st class Honours degree in B.Med.Sci (speech) in 1989 and went on to work with both children & adults for Bolton NHS as a speech & language therapist and specialised in the treatment of Autistic spectrum disorders.
Following a career break to raise a family, I retrained as a counsellor and homeopath.
Currently,I run my own private homeopathy clinic -www.boltonhomeopathyclinic.co.uk and work as a private counsellor for counselling2gether and for myself at Janet Higgins counselling @ Bridge House, and volunteer as a counsellor @ MhIST.
From a medical background in Speech & language therapy & homeopathy,I am suitably experienced in the understanding of a wide range of medical issues & the drugs used to manage these. I use my skills to complement treatment they are already getting or as an alternative and take a holistic approach to their care. I work closely with GP`s/specialists when a client wishes to look to withdraw from medication.
I have many years of experience in mental Health where I continue to work as a volunteer 1 session/week. My special interests include:
anxiety & depression
phobias & panic attacks
management of chronic pain/fatigue
bereavement & loss
making transitions
low self esteem
relationship difficulties
caring for someone with a disability/mental health need
eating disorders
self harm
obsessive compulsive disorder
bipolar
- Concerns & issues I deal with
- Abuse, Addictions, Adolescence, Affairs, Aggression, Alcohol Dependence, Anger Management, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety, Aspergers Syndrome, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Bereavement, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bulimia Nervosa, Bullying, Career Counselling, Childhood Issues, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME), Compulsive Behaviour, Couple Relationships, Dementia, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dyslexia, Eating Disorders, Fatigue, Grief, Headaches, Infertility, Learning Difficulties, Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Marriage (Marital Relations), Menopause, Mental Health Problems, Midlife Crisis, Miscarriage, Negative Thoughts, Obsessions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Paranoia, Parenting, Perfectionism, Performance Management, Personal Relationships, Personality Disorders (PD), Pet Bereavement, Phobias, Physical Abuse, Physical Illness, Post Natal Depression (PND), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Rape, Relationship Problems, Sadness, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Development, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Shame, Shyness, Sleep Disorders, Social Phobia, Stress, Suicidal Thoughts, Terminal Illness, Tiredness, Trauma, Weight Loss, Work Stress, Emotional Abuse,
- Other concerns & issues I deal with
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From a clinical audit of the practice over the last 2 years, people tend to come to counselling for help with the following conditions:
life issues-work/home related
depression
anxiety & panic attacks
phobias
mood swings
eating disorders
PTSD
low self-esteem
parent/child conflict
bullying at school/in the work place
bereavement & loss
relationship difficulties
anger management
managing change
chronic pain
self harm
This is not an exhaustive list, PLEASE contact me to find out if my services can help you.
- Age groups I work with
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Children
Teens
Adults
Elders
- Further Information
- Specialist interest in anxiety,depression,loss,relationship and couples counselling, anger and eating disorders.
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