Welcome

Hello , I am Joanne and am a counsellor practicing in The Teesside and surrounding areas.I would be happy to hear from you if you are considering , or would like to recieve counselling. 

I am a generic Counsellor and have gained my learning  and counselling knowledge through a wide variety of training, along with working with people from diverse backgrounds gender and ages . I work ethically to help people face difficulties in their lives such as grief and loss, anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol / addictive behaviour issues, domestic violence, rape sexual abuse, relationship problems, bullying and intimidation difficulties. I have a lot of experience in working with families and children, and run weekly  ' therapeutic support groups'' . 

‘Finding foundations’ is to offer Counseling in a private, safe and confidential setting. The service offers help with emotional and psychological needs; it is a place to be listened to without being judged or told what to do.  The service is not about, quick fixing problems and me being the expert or having all the answers. It is about working with trust and respect in the therapeutic relationship, to enable the individual to explore and make sense of what is going on, within us and around us ,  in order to heal and build up strength.   

My theoretical approach is Person Centred; however I do integrate other frameworks such as , Neuro Linguistic Programming , Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused Approach, Psychodynamic and Play Therapy. I  receive continuous training and  monthly  'counselling supervision'. I  have an enhanced CRB police disclosures, and current valid therapist  insurance.  I am also a  member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their code of ethics, values and morals.

If you are interested in receiving Counselling or for  more information my telephone numbers and email details  are on the  'findingfoundations ' contacts page . I  provide a free telephone consultation which ensures that counselling at 'Finding Foundations' is right for you. 

Thankyou for taking the time to look at my website, 

Best Wishes , 

Joanne 

Training and Qualifications. 

Bsc Honors - Criminology - University of Teesside 

Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling - University of Teesside 

Diploma in Counselling -NCFE 

Diploma in the Art and Science of Neuro Linguistic Programming INLPTA

Diploma in The Theory and Practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. 

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory -NCFE 

Grief Counselling 

'Forget me Not' Childrens Grief Counselling 

Importance of Play Therapy   '

Men and Grief Counselling 

Albert Centre Counselllor Training Course  and Motivational Interviewing 

Sexual Violence Training for Counsellors

Solution Focused Practice - Inter Agency Training 

Solution Focused Approaches to Counselling 

Transactional Analysis 

Reiki 1 

Reiki 2

Empowerment 

Gestalt perspective working with dreams  

Defusing Violence and Aggression 

Suicide and Self harm Awareness

Child Protection 

Domestic Abuse 

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect 

Risks and Needs assessments 

Mental Health Interventions and Best Practice Approaches 

Mental Health First Aid 

Mental Health systems and Legislations

Drug Awareness level s1 and  2-

Crack Awareness levels 1 and 2 

Amphetamine Awareness  levels 1 and 2