About Valerie Davidson
I am based in South Manchester and provide counselling and psychotherapy in private practice and health centres. My referrals come from self-referrals, from the NHS, homoeopaths, complementary therapists, corporate health care, insurance companies, employee counselling schemes and other agencies.
Counselling and psychotherapy enable people to cope better with problems and to live in a more satisfying and resourceful way. I will respect your values and choices, providing you with support, a safe place for expression of feelings, exploration of thoughts, and reflection. Clarifying your choices can be empowering and facilitates clear decision making. Formulating your goals and realising achievement can enable you to move forward.
My training, work experience and any achievement
Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
Certificate in Qualified Social Work
Diploma in Applied Social Studies
Over 20 years’ counselling and social work experience in the UK and France in a variety of settings with adults and children, including NHS, Social Services, Education, the Voluntary Sector, and Private Practice. From 1986 I worked for many years as a Counsellor/Social Worker in the Family Welfare Association in London.
CURRENT PRACTICE
In addition to my private practice in South Manchester, I am a Primary Care Counsellor for The Gaddum Centre in two GP Health Centres in Manchester. I am an Associate Member of MCCBT (Manchester Centre for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy).
CODE OF ETHICS AND PRACTICE
As a Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I am bound by its Code of Ethics and Practice and subject to its Complaints Procedure. I am committed to continuous professional development and regular consultative supervision.
THE WAY I WORK
I am trained in Psychodynamic Counselling, the Person Centred Approach, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. My referrals come from self-referrals, from homoeopaths, complementary therapists, NHS, corporate health care, insurance companies, employee counselling schemes and other agencies.
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