Meet Emma
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I'm Emma (she/her), a motivated, experienced and passionate Counsellor & Lecturer with a Masters in Clinical Counselling and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education.
With a background in teaching and support roles, I have worked for over 15 years in schools, colleges, hostels for homeless people, youth services and in family support roles. I trained as a counsellor because I believe that having good mental health is the key to a being able to have a fulfilled and meaningful life.
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I have experience of working in an NHS, IAPT (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies) counselling service. I decided to work as a private counsellor so that I can give my clients the freedom to work through things in their own way, at their own pace.
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I still love teaching and am a part-time lecturer on the Masters in Clinical Counselling at the University of Chester. I am also completing a PhD in Counselling, my research is on Maternal Mental Health.
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I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is a professional body in the UK for Counselling and Psychotherapy. As an Accredited member I have demonstrated to the BACP that I adhere to their ethical guidelines and have met their higher standard of ethical and competent practice. Click the link below to find out more about the BACP.
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Qualifications
Below are some of the professional qualifications that I hold:
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Masters (MA) in Clinical Counselling (with Distinction) – This is a BACP Accredited Course at The University of Chester.
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Certificate in Counselling Skills - Mid-Cheshire College.
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Introduction to Counselling - Mid-Cheshire College.
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – The University of Lancaster.
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Published Research:
My research into maternal mental health has been published in the Sage Journal of Illness, Crisis & Loss and can be found through this link:
'An Exploration of the Ways in Which Feelings of “Maternal Ambivalence” Affect Some Women.' Emma Chapman, Peter M. Gubi, 2019.
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I’m also committed to continued professional development. Here is just some of the additional training that I have done:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Emerald Therapy
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Certificate in The Emotional Freedom Technique - Centre for Excellence
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Somatic Psychology Series - Arielle Schwartz PhD, NScience.
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Healing Trauma - Peter Levine PhD, SoundsTrue.
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ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Delivered by Living Works and recognised by the World Health Organisation.
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The Trauma Summit - Ireland (2020) - Stephen Porges, Dan Siegel, Deb Dana, Bessel van de Kolk, Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Dick Schwartz, Janina Fisher & Christina Buxton.
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Polyvagal Theory: Therapeutic Presence and the Relational Space Between us - Tony Buckley, The Brighton Therapy Partnership.
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Rewind - Trauma Therapy - Delivered by Dr. David Muss M.D.
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Certificate in Couples Counselling - Drighlington Health Hub.
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy Training – Delivered by Eileen Murphy.
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Introduction Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – The Horsforth Centre.
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Counselling Children and Young People: Using the Person-Centred Approach – Delivered by John Bradley MBACP (Snr. Accred) Children and Young People's Counsellor.
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ARTiculate Training – An Introduction to Supporting Children and Young People through Art – Delivered by The British Association of Art Therapists.