Debbie Keenan
About me
'Awarded The Dean’s Prize for Most Outstanding and Notable Achievement, in the School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies, University of South Wales 2019'
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Hello, my name is Debbie, and I am an accredited Inegrative counsellor. This means that I draw on different theoretical models to provide my clients with a tailored approach to match their individual needs. I help clients gain a deeper understanding of their self by working through obstacles and difficulties, exploring why these may have arisen, and how to learn and move on from them. I know firsthand how daunting it can be going into therapy, but even though making that first step is hard, it is undeniably a step towards healing. I will be alongside you every step of the way, offering warmth, support, an open mind and understanding.
In addition to being an accredited member of the BACP, I am a mindfulness practitioner. I believe in healing the whole person, which includes the mind and body. I will walk alongside you to make sense of your experiences and explore new ways of being. In this way, I hope to help you gain greater insight and understanding of yourself. I see adults, teenagers and children (primary school age) but not toddlers. I also see couples and families.
How counselling can help:
I provide a compassionate, open, non-judgemental space. I want to support you in gaining a deeper insight into drivers of distress, overcome emotional barriers and find alternative ways to cope or bring about change so that you can achieve an optimum state of mental health and wellbeing. Please get in touch and take the first step in owning your future.
MBACP (Accred) Registered Integrative Counsellor, Dip CBT, Mindfulness
Training/Experience
Achievements/Training
'Awarded The Dean’s Prize for Most Outstanding and Notable Achievement, in the School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies, University of South Wales 2019'
To check availability and to book, please click on the following link- https://tinyurl.com/mphf8uxu
Hello, my name is Debbie, and I am an accredited Inegrative counsellor. This means that I draw on different theoretical models to provide my clients with a tailored approach to match their individual needs. I help clients gain a deeper understanding of their self by working through obstacles and difficulties, exploring why these may have arisen, and how to learn and move on from them. I know firsthand how daunting it can be going into therapy, but even though making that first step is hard, it is undeniably a step towards healing. I will be alongside you every step of the way, offering warmth, support, an open mind and understanding.
In addition to being an accredited member of the BACP, I am a mindfulness practitioner. I believe in healing the whole person, which includes the mind and body. I will walk alongside you to make sense of your experiences and explore new ways of being. In this way, I hope to help you gain greater insight and understanding of yourself. I see adults, teenagers and children (primary school age) but not toddlers. I also see couples and families.
How counselling can help:
I provide a compassionate, open, non-judgemental space. I want to support you in gaining a deeper insight into drivers of distress, overcome emotional barriers and find alternative ways to cope or bring about change so that you can achieve an optimum state of mental health and wellbeing. Please get in touch and take the first step in owning your future.
MBACP (Accred) Registered Integrative Counsellor, Dip CBT, Mindfulness
Training/Experience
- Doctorate Degree in Psychology and Counselling-present
- NCPS Advanced Specialist Couples Counselling Diploma
- Written article published by BACP, 2024
- Written article published by the Counselling Directory, 2024
- Master Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of South Wales, 2022
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative counselling and Psychotherapy, University of South Wales, 2 year study, 2021
- Co presented and helped produce, in conjunction with Monmouthshire Educational Psychology Service, a training video to be used as CPD for educational staff on coping skills/strategies for managing anxiety -2020, and again in 2021
- Post Graduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of South Wales in 2019
- University of South Wales 2019, The Dean’s Prize for Most Outstanding and Notable Achievement, in the School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
- Post Graduate Level 4 Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), 2 year study, 2018
- Level 2 and level 3 in Counselling Skills, 2 year study, 2016
- Set up a placement for counselling children in an educational setting, 2014
- NIACE-Monmouthshire Student of The Year, 2013
Achievements/Training
- As a school's Wellbeing and pastoral support leader, I led the school to achieve the Carnegie Centre for Excellence in Mental Health Bronze Award in 2019 and in 2020 my leadership saw the school becoming the first school in Wales to achieve the Silver Award.
- I have also led my educational setting, to become the first school in Wales to achieve all three Young Carer awards.
- Interviewed by The Chair of The Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, for setting up emotional check-ins, for staff in an educational setting, 2019
- Observed teaching mindfulness for PHD research project, by Cardiff University, 2019
- Guest speaker at MISP International Conference 2020, speaking about the importance of Mental Health Awareness and Mindfulness. Also, I have been used as a case study by MISP.
- Presented as a case study for The First Minister of Wales, Mental Health and Mindfulness Whole School Approach, 2019
- Trained adults and children in mindfulness techniques and taught certificated training courses for adults in counselling and mindfulness skills, level 3 Teacher/Trainer education qualification
- Volunteer counsellor at University of South Wales Therapy, which has NHS and private clients
- Volunteer counsellor for people with addictions and personality disorders
- Mindfulness Teacher/Trainer Qualification
My normal working hours at the centre are:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm
Fees
Contact
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