Hi. My name is Simi and I provide Counselling & Art Psychotherapy in Reading, Berkshire and the surrounding areas. I am passionate about improving mental health and well-being, and love to live a creative life.
I believe we are all shaped by (but not limited by) our experiences. Like a lot of us wanting to improve our lives, I have my own personal history and understand some of the difficulties you may be going through.
Experience
I have worked (and continue to work) in social care for 20 years in a variety of settings including Charity / Voluntary Sector, the NHS and Prisons. My main specialist experience is working with people with addiction, but I also have extensive experience working with domestic abuse, unresolved childhood trauma and complex mental health issues.
I decided to combine my passion for helping people and all things creative and completed my Masters training as an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. I am currently employed at the Priory Hospital in Woking alongside my private practice.
I have professional membership, insurance and mandatory clinical supervision in place.
Find out more about the style of Counselling & Psychotherapy that I offer
Find out more about Art Psychotherapy
As well as one-to-one therapy sessions, I also offer group therapy so please contact me if this is something you are interested in..
Lastly, I run well-being workshops, and offer training for other professionals in the caring sector.
Qualifications & Registrations:
- MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Trainee Member of UKCP working towards accreditation (learn more about this)
- Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts
- Certificate in Counselling for the Creative Arts
- ILM Level 5 Social Care Management
- PTLLS – Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- PGDip Health Promotion
- BSc (Joint Hons) Biology & Psychology
Additional Information
Due to the nature of my work I am required to have an up to date Enhanced DBS Check refreshed every 3 years.
I ensure I keep my professional learning and development up to date by attending courses, workshops, and conferences. Here are just some of the courses I have completed in order to work safely and effectively:
- Online Counselling
- Advanced Management & Leadership Diploma
- Child & Adult Safeguarding
- RCGP Management of Substance Misuse
- Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Working with Trauma
- Domestic Abuse
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Capacity Act
Please contact me if you would like to know more about me and how I can help you:
