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My Background



 

Liz Whiteley BSc, PGDip, NCPS Accred

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I am a Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist and an accredited member of NCPS. Trauma-Informed Therapy means I have a complex understanding of the impact trauma can have on the body. I understand that this can affect everyone individually. By working with you to see how it affects you individually, I can then assist you in understanding what the process is and, most importantly, how to reduce those effects. I base my practice on the five principles—safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.

I originate from Manchester but now live and work in Sheffield. I have Cerebral Palsy, and I am a wheelchair user. I have always wanted to work in this field, and I believe it is important to be able to walk with people on their unique journey. After all, you are the only expert when it comes to your life, and I am merely here to give you a safe space in which to work through whatever you bring. 

Work Experience​

  • Founder of Liz Whiteley Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • Therapist at Emotional Respite

  • Therapist at Disability Plus

  • Counsellor at Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service (ROTHACS)

  • Counselling at TLC St Lukes Longsight

  • CBT Support Worker at Self Help Services Manchester

  • Victim Support (Trafford)

Professional Skills

  • Working with trauma

  • Pre-trial therapy

  • Domestic violence awareness

  • Disability Awareness

  • Safeguarding of vulnerable adults

  • Online Counselling Skills

                        Qualifications

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (PG Dip)

  • Graduate Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling

  • BSc Hons Psychology

  • General Certificate in Online Counselling Skills

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individual

  • Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect

  • Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Personal Skills

  • Relatable

  • Compassionate

  • Caring

  • Understanding

  • kind

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