Adriana Bonte
MBACP (Acrred), BSc (Hons) Counsellor
I am a fully qualified counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP – Accreditation with the BACP is a professional status that denotes that I meet higher standards as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner.
I had extensive counselling training in three modalities (Gestalt, Person-Centred and Transactional Analysis) and I am a Trauma-Informed Practitioner. I draw on these models and on my clinical experience to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
In saying a little about how I work, you will find that I am likely to encourage open dialogue as we work together towards deepening understanding and achieving your goals. I am passionate about encouraging freedom of expression because I believe that when we speak freely, without fear of being judged, we can discover ourselves in new ways and become aware of how we relate to ourselves and others – this can be a transformative experience.
My approach is collaborative and I aim to walk alongside you with compassion and acceptance, so that you may tell your story and find your way forward at your own pace.
Experience
I have had the privilege of working with adults of all ages from many culturally diverse communities and walks of life, which has deepened my appreciation of all cultures, beliefs and ways of being in the world. My previous clinical experience includes working for national psychological health service providers and volunteering for the charity MIND. More recently, I worked for an international agency providing support and counselling to undergraduate and postgraduate students across the UK and Europe.
I specialise in working with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I also see people who are navigating challenging life transitions, dealing with relational issues, experiencing loss, bereavement, grief, shame, guilt, trauma or feeling stuck.
Whatever it is that you are going through, feel free to contact me to find out more about how I can help.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling
- Diploma Humanistic Counselling
- Certificate Humanistic Counselling
- Certificate in Couples and Relationships Therapy
- Trauma Informed Practice Certificate
- Licensed Practitioner in Experiential Person-Centred Counselling for Depression (currently completing)
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