Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling – Middlesex University
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling – Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Certificate in Couples Counselling – Bridging the gap from individual work to couple counselling- Dr Paul Hitchings
Rewind Trauma Therapy Training – Julia Summers – International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling – Counselling Tutor
Transactional Analysis 101 Course – TA East London Institute
My Professional Body
I am an accredited member of the UKCP. The UKCP is the leading professional body for the education, training, accreditation and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register of individual therapists is accredited by the government’s Professional Standards Authority. I adhere to the UKCP Ethics and Professional Conduct Policies.
You can find my profile here: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/claire-palmer-0ylhmqac/
I gained experience during training by holding placements at Mind and Off The Record Counselling Service in Norwich. I continue to work at Off The Record delivering low cost counselling.
Other training courses attended relating to counselling:
ARFID in Adults -B-eat
Introduction to, and how to thrive with, Adult ADHD.
Working with Autistic Clients
Mind Matters – Trauma and its effect on the brain and how to heal it.
Working with Self-Harm
Suicide Awareness
Why Shame Matters: Relational Perspectives on Working with Shame
Intergenerational Shame – A Relational Approach
Using Creative Methods in Therapy
Working Creatively With the Inner Child
Working on Dreams: A Gestalt Approach
Certificate in Diversity and Equality
Certificate in Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Certificate in First Aid Awareness
Certificate in Health and Safety
I have lived experience of self-harm and a passion for speaking about the personal and professional impact that it has had on my life and training. I am available to speak to groups of professionals, delivering a presentation containing information from a practical point of view on how to work with self-harm and the ability to speak from the perspective of someone who has lived experience of it. I am also open to speaking about my lived experiences with groups of young people and/or service users. Please contact me if you wish to discuss this further.
