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My Background



 

Martin Rigby MA, MBACP

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I am a qualified, registered, and experienced BACP person-centred counsellor, supervisor, and accredited mindfulness teacher.  I am passionate about disability, diversity and inclusion and I have lived, worked, and studied with people of all abilities, cultures, and backgrounds throughout my life.  I understand the challenges and opportunities of living with a disability.  I aim to provide an accessible, safe, and supportive space where clients will be able to work through issues in their own time, in their own way and at their own pace.  If you choose to have counselling with me you will find me approachable, easy to talk to, friendly and down-to-earth and ultimately, I hope you will feel heard, respected, and valued and that you have a voice.

I am registered blind and a guide dog owner.  Living with a disability has meant I have gone through ups and downs in life, have transitioned through periods of adjustment, and have firsthand experience of issues of attachment, changing health needs, loss, grief, and self-esteem.  I understand the significant daily challenges many disabled people face feeling heard, navigating the world around them, and accessing services.  I am here to listen, give you a voice and I will adapt my approach to suit the needs of each individual. 

Work Experience​

  • Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor in private practice

  •  Accredited Mindfulness Teacher

  •  Counsellor at Sure Start South West Burnley

  •  Counsellor at Victim Support Lancashire

  •  School Counsellor

  •  Young People’s Helpline Worker (Lancashire County Council)

  •  Samaritans Volunteer

Professional Skills

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Counselling

  • Online and Telephone Counselling Skills       

  • Mindfulness

  • Disability Awareness

                        Qualifications

  • Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision including Online and Telephone Working

  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

  • Mindfulness Advanced Teacher Training

  • MSC Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Counselling

  • Graduate Diploma in Professional Counselling

 Personal Skills

  • Friendly

  • Warm

  • Supportive

  • Non-Judgemental

  • Compassionate       

  • Kind

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