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craiglimbert.counselling.online

Phone

07746 809529

Email

craiglimbert68@gmail.com

About me and my practice

As a therapist/counsellor and previous mental health social worker, I have a considerable amount of experience of working with people who identify themselves as having symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism or aspergers spectrum disorder I also have worked with clients in non-monogamous relationships, with enabling the person to develop a polysecure framework.

My core values have always been about supporting people. We have all been affected by our life experiences, good or bad. I am passionate about working with clients to gain an understanding of what they perceive to be current concerns and assist them in exploring and identifying solutions. I enjoy working with people from all sexual orientations, genders and from varied cultural and spiritual backgrounds. My approach has always been about valuing the persons individuality, views, fears, hopes, and insights. I work with the person to gain an understanding of their goals and how we can achieve them; this will usually form the basis of the counselling contract.

I offer an open, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment. I am based in Huddersfield, alongside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. There are options as to where the sessions will take place; this includes the garden studio, talk via Facebook, Zoom, or we can sit in the garden for those of you who like to connect with nature.

Experience

Samaritan Volunteer 1990 - 1992. I supported people in crisis, either face-to-face, or on the telephone. I spoke with people who felt that life was not worth living. I supported people to encourage them to see alternatives than taking their own life. Mind in Humberside (charity) 1993 - 1994, I facilitated self-help groups for people who had severe anxiety, depression & anger issues. Mind in Barnsley 1994 - 1998. I provided advocacy (legal rights) to people who were admitted to psychiatric wards, either sectioned or on a volunteer basis. Team Manager, 1998 - 2000, for the charity Mental Health Aftercare Association (MACA). The work involved working alongside the Mental Health Court Division Service, in providing community support and providing life skills. Kirklees Council 2000 - 2020. I worked as a Mental Health Social Worker in various settings. I initially worked within GP surgeries in providing a Cognitive Behaviour Approach (CBT) for people experiencing anxiety, depression and anger issues. I was a care co-ordinator, in supporting people with a severe and enduring mental health need, to live independently in the community . I worked within Shared Lives (similar to fostering); this involved training and supporting carer's in proving long and short term care for older people with a learning disabilities and people with a mental health need. I was also a team manager for many years in the Assertive Outreach Team/Enhanced Team. Approved Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) 2002 - 2018. My work was to support and identify alternatives to formal admissions to hospital, and to make applications under the Mental Health Act (1983, amended in 2007).

Qualifications

Certificate in Clinical Supervision (2024). Advanced diploma in Counselling (2021) Certificate in counselling (2019). Diploma in Management (2011) Diploma in Mental Health (2002) Diploma in Practice Teaching (2001) Diploma in Social Work (1994)

Additional Information

Clinical Specialties:
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
CBT
Chronic Illness
Climate Anxiety
Depression
Divorce
Existential Therapy
Family Conflict
Goal Setting
Grief
LGBTQ+
Marital
Self-Harming
Sexual Addiction
Shame
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma
Work Stress

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 15 July 2024

Initial Consultation

I offer a free 15 minute consultation, so that we can see how best we can work together, the session will also focus on your needs and goals.

Fees

I charge £50 for a 60 minute session.

When I Work

I work Monday to Friday, usually from 9am to 6pm, but I am flexible with working outside these hours, such a later sessions or on a Saturday morning.

Therapeutic Approach

I am an integrated counsellor, I work within a psychodynamic /Gestalt approach.

Pronouns

He/him

Area

West Yorkshire

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craiglimbert.counselling.online

Phone

07746 809529

Email

craiglimbert68@gmail.com