PATRICIA LAMBERT
COUNSELLOR
COUNSELLOR
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
I work privately with a wide range of diverse issues and for the NHS in a fertility clinic as a lead counsellor. I have over 20 years experience.
I hold a Counselling Diploma (HE), B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology and Advanced Teacher Certificate in Meditation, Mindfulness and relaxation.
I am a senior accredited counsellor with BICA and I am a registered member of BACP and abide by their codes of ethics.
I attend training for professional and personal development on a regular basis.
I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues. I specialise in the emotional and psychological impacts of infertility. My other other area of expertise is the different experiences of donor conceived people (late disclosure, sense of self, DNA matching,..)
MY PRACTICE AND APPROACH
I believe Counselling is a process facilitated by a caring and non-judgmental professional where you can create better coping mechanisms and work on your personal development. Counselling enables you to develop a clearer understanding of yourself and a better awareness of your emotional, behavioural and psychological responses to personal, professional, physical or relationship difficulties.
I offer day, evening and Saturday morning sessions. Please contact me for availability.
WHAT I AIM TO ACHIEVE IN MY PRACTICE
I provide therapeutic counselling to help people deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem, confidence, anger, stress, relationship difficulties, loss and infertility.
I aim to help you explore how you are responding emotionally and psychologically to the challenges or life circumstances that are causing distress.
From this you will gain a better understanding of yourself, awareness of your needs and/or develop news ways of coping.
My approach is person-centred and integrative. This enables the client to deal with their issues in ways that are best suited to them. This can also promote positive growth and self-belief.
I also use mindfulness with my clients as this has shown to be effective in addressing depression and anxiety.
My additional expertise is with donor conceived people and donors looking to find a match or who have been matched on DNA testing commercial organisations. I provide support and guidance regarding the implications of DNA matching, such as how to best contact your match, how to manage expectations and boundaries, speaking to your family and mediation.