Introduction.
Welcome and thank you for visiting this site. My name is Claire Lodge and I can help with: PTSD, Loss, Injury, Accident, Assault, Rape, Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Fears, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Low Self Esteem, Lack of Confidence, Emotional Abuse, Mental Abuse.
I am a BACP Registered & Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist, originally from London I spent eight years in Nottingham where I qualified with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling in 2001.
I offer in-person, telephone or online therapy, supervision and EMDR for groups and individuals. Please note that all in-person work is now carried out in Saltash, Cornwall. At times of high referrals I may use other qualified therapists for therapy, EMDR or supervision.
In addition to being an Accredited and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I am a fully qualified EMDR practitioner. I am also a licensed practitioner for NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) Counselling for Depression and a qualified Supervisor/Consultant (MA Consultative Supervision, University of South Wales), providing clinical consultation and case management to counsellors, psychotherapists and other professionals. I am familiar with and have had four years working with the Pre-Trial Guidelines for therapists supporting clients through the Criminal Justice System.
I began my work as a counsellor at South Nottingham College, working with both the tutors and the students. Upon moving to the South West in 2002, I started working for the NHS in GP Practices across Cornwall and Devon, and I also began to see clients privately. I was the clinical lead for an organisation offering counselling in Plymouth and I now provide supervision and consultation to 4 other Plymouth businesses, for the University of Bristol Medical School and to Bath University. I am a specialist trauma therapist for the fire service and I train fire service staff in trauma, PTSD and vicarious trauma. I have my in-person private practice in Saltash offering emotional and psychological support to clients referred to me by their GP, EAP provider or by word of mouth and supervision and consultation to the NHS and other professionals.
I am able to assist people in clarifying and accomplishing personal and professional goals and work with them on issues such as stress, abuse, anger, assault, confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, bereavement, panic, sexuality and relationship issues. For professional supervision and consultation for groups or individuals see Supervision & Consultation.
I attend monthly group and individual professional supervision to monitor my work and I am a professional Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I abide by their codes of ethics and practice and am subject to their disciplinary procedure. I hold full insurance for all my services.
You can get in touch with me to set up a consultation or to enquire whether my services are suitable for you by the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Contact
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In-person - Saltash, Cornwall. On-line & Telephone
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01752 665542
Areas of Practice
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy are two terms used to describe the talking therapies. Counselling is the term used when a client contracts for a small number of sessions, usually up to 10 sessions whereas Psychotherapy is the term used to describe the process of a much longer contract. Both are a way of enabling choice or change or of reducing confusion.
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Supervision & Consultation
I offer counselling supervision, consultation and case management to both individuals and groups. I work with experienced and trainee counsellors, psychotherapists and other health care professionals, including EAP provision. I work with researchers, the fire service and the NHS. These services are offered to both public and private sector organisations.
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CBT
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT stresses the importance of behaving in ways that challenge negative thoughts and unhelpful beliefs. CBT helps you examine some of the beliefs you have, often founded in early experiences, to see your situation in different ways and to build up coping skills.
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EMDR
EMDR is an acronym for 'Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing'. It is a powerful psychological treatment method. Although initially developed to treat adults suffering from PTSD, it is now also used to treat other conditions such as Loss, Injury, Accident, Assault, Rape, Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Fears, Physical and Sexual Abuse and Low Self Esteem and Confidence.
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“Change is the most powerful law of nature.
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got. If you want something different, do something different.”
Let's talk.
Use the form below to contact me or you can email me directly at claire.lodge@hotmail.co.uk.