Christine Waplington

I enjoy helping people. I am told I have a calming presence; I have been fortunate in life and I would like to give something back. I am a qualified Counsellor (P.G. Dip.) Using person-centred counselling modality, establishing a bond of trust and respect with clients and meeting them where they are at. Supporting them to explore their issues with compassion and confidentiality, through a healthy therapeutic relationship.  Providing a safe and non-threatening environment, so they feel secure enough to explore these issues on a deep and authentic level. Walking their path with them as they work their way through their trauma, to a point where they feel able to process them and start to heal. Presenting issues have included social anxiety, general anxiety, agoraphobia, depression, anger issues, self-harm, dissociation, suicidal ideation (including creation of safety plan), childhood neglect, abuse and sexual abuse. I have over 250 hours of supervised practice, including over 60 hours telephone counselling. I have my own supervisor and insurance. I am a member of COSCA and have PVG clearance. I have also worked many years in social care.