Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling – Awarded by Middlesex University

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling – Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (2022) – Counselling Tutor – ACTO recognised.

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:

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 (Including releasing blocked emotions)

Working on Dreams: A Gestalt Approach

Revealing the Meaning of Dreams: A Gestalt Approach

Fantasies and Nightmares: 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.