Hi, I am Russell a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and founder of Woven Counselling.
It’s perhaps no surprise that after 25+ years in teaching and educational leadership - focusing on pastoral care and safeguarding - my second career as a counsellor is centred on working with children, young people, and adults exploring their early life experiences. I have experience of counselling children and young people in schools, colleges and private practice as well as working with adults in a number of local charities and private practice.
Russell Shepherd Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
APPROACH
I specialise in Integrative Counselling. This method of therapy looks at the whole person, taking into account your mental, physical and emotional needs. l use techniques and tools from different modalities to tailor an individual approach for you. An integrative counsellor aims to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you develop self-awareness. When you understand the causes of your concerns or triggers for your behaviour, you can confidently set goals and develop new behaviours to improve your satisfaction with life.
Please click HERE for more information on integrative counselling.
QUALIFICATIONS
I have a Diploma in therapeutic counselling specialising in working with children, young people and those exploring early childhood experience and attachment. I have undergone further training with a certificate in trauma informed counselling and I am completing a post qualifying diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling, working with adults. I am a registered member of the BACP and accredited member of the NCPS and abide by their ethical frameworks.