About Counselling
True Self Counselling Services
I graduated as a counsellor in 2007, and have experience working within the NHS, charities, Employment Assisted Programmes, as well as, being in private practice.
I work with the belief that we all have the potential to grow and find a way through our problems and life experiences.
Additional Information
Working with Derwent Rural Counselling Services, I facilitated well-being mental health workshops within local schools for teaching staff. (2016 – 2018)
Volunteer Supervisor for Cruse Bereavement Care, Chesterfield branch (2011 – 2016)
Volunteer bereavement support worker for Cruse Bereavement Care, Chesterfield branch (2005 – 2010
Committee member for Cruse Bereavement Care – Client Services, Chesterfield branch (2007 – 2010)
Counsellor Representative for the Trustees within Derwent Rural Counselling Services, Bakewell (2011 – 2015)
Summary of Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2012)
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2007)
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (2004)
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2004)
Additional Qualifications - supporting my work as a counsellor
- EMDR Europe Certificate (part 1 to 3) (2015)
- Certificate L3 in Cruse Bereavement Care Supervision (2011)
- ABC Diploma in Person – Centred Art Therapy Skills (this is not an art therapist qualification) (2010)
- ABC Certificate in Person-Centred Art Therapy Skills (this is not an art therapist qualification) (2009)
- Certificate in ‘’Looking at Loss’’ Cruse Bereavement Care Training (2005)
Professional Development Training
- Treating Complex Trauma
- Integrating Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Practice
- Derbyshire County Council Crisis Support Training – "Responding to Disaster – The Human Aspect"
Memberships
- BACP Accredited Voluntary Registered Member MBACP Reg - whose guidelines I adhere to.
- Member British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Member BACP Private Practice Association
- Member EMDR UK Association
If you would like further information please email any questions via my contact form or call me and leave a telephone message or text on 07507 908845, I will get to in touch as soon as possible.
Trudi Turner, Humanistic Integrative Counsellor
