Christine Niven

I am an accredited and registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the National Counselling Society and Association of Christian Counsellors. I offer one to one and couple counselling for a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, unresolved issues from childhood, depression, stress, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, confidence and self esteem and spiritual issues. I use a variety of interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Psychodynamic I can also offer Christian Counselling . My aim is that you feel comfortable and at ease whilst supporting you to find ways of dealing with your difficulties so that a satisfying conclusion is reached and you are better equipped to move forward with life. We go at the pace that is right for you. I work from my home which is in easy reach of Junctions 2 & 3 of the M6.

I hold Diplomas in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, Counsellor Supervision and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have held accreditation with the Association of Christian Counsellors for several years and with the National Counselling Society and am on their register of accredited counsellors. I was the founder and manager of a Christian Counselling Agency in Walsall which operated 2004-2018. Part of my role there included provision of training workshops to the community. For many years I worked residentially as a manager in Langley House trust for rehabilitation of ex offenders and also Gilead Foundation Drug Rehabilitation Centre. I have also worked extensively with victims of domestic abuse. In addition I am an accredited Supervisor of Counsellors and have supervised for several years.

Much of my work has been with those suffering problems that stem from childhood and still affects people in their adult life. This includes trauma and abuse, anger, addictions and low confidence and self esteem. I have also counselled those with work related issues including stress and anxiety and bullying in the workplace. PTSD. I also have some experience of working with Aspergers

Using a person centred approach I work with a number of different counselling models (integrative) to ensure the client's personality and needs are taken into consideration when determining the best approach for them. Prayer and biblical principals can be included if requested but my own beliefs will never be forced on clients. . I like to use resources where appropriate as many people find it helpful to have a something to take away with them to work with between sessions. We start with an initial assessment for background information and then the session dates are agreed. This would normally be weekly and re assessed at the end of six sessions. If further sessions are needed these will be agreed as to frequency. Sessions last for one hour. The cost is based on household income on a scale of £30-£45. Couples charge is fixed at £45 for 1.5 hrs and appointments after 5 or Sunday is fixed at £40