Hello, my name is Joanne, and I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and the founder of Creating Change Counselling. I hold a Level 5 foundation degree in integrative adult counselling.

 

I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which means I adhere to their ethical framework and I am committed to participating in my own personal continuous professional development (CPD). I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

 

I am based in Widnes where I can offer face to face sessions for people in Widnes and surrounding areas or online counselling for those who are further afield.

 

Before I became a counsellor, I worked for many years in a large communication company as a Personal Assistant. Interacting on a personal level with my managers and their teams was the favourite part of my role. Unexpectedly I was made redundant, which gave me the opportunity to re-evaluate my priorities and allowed me to re-train as a counsellor, something I had always longed to do.

 

I have also worked as a youth worker, working in various youth clubs across Warrington. It was a privilege to work with young people, spending time with them, getting to know them and being a part of their life.

 

I have volunteered in a local cancer support centre and mental health support centre. 

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