Charmaine Dunmow BSc. (Hons), UKCP Accredited
Exploring creatively in an environment which encourages self awareness and self realisation...
My approach is primarily humanistic, grounded in Attachment Theory and guided by current neuroscience. My work acknowledges the crucial inter-relationship of body, mind and spirit.
I offer counselling therapy and personal development sessions on a medium or longer term basis in Saffron Walden in Essex. I enjoy working individually and with relationships.
How I work
Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I focus on how my client experiences their life in the present. Every client has a unique situation and is considered as a whole. I encourage my client to explore and develop their own self awareness so it is made possible for them to begin to identify what it is that is needed in their life now. At the core of our work we will be looking at relationships in all dimensions.
My approach is collaborative. Building a warm, non- judgemental, secure relationship becomes a fundamental part of our work together.
Talking, being heard and being understood on a deeper level can bring about profound change.
Some clients prefer to just talk, while others connect more easily using other forms of creative expression, such as working with image and metaphor, expressive art, visualisation, movement, dreams and writing.
I offer support with:
- Unexpected life events, period of change and loss
- Exploring, understanding and learning to manage overwhelming emotions
- Releasing old patterns of behaviour that no longer work
- Developing more fulfilling relationships
- Realising inner potential
- Reconnecting with life
- Finding a greater sense of purpose
This may involve working with clients who are experiencing: symptoms of anxiety, depression and low mood, Insecure Attachment & developmental trauma, loss and neglect, including the bodily distress associated with fight, flight, freeze responses.
Qualification, Training & Experience
Current:
- Psychology Today
Relevant Education: - BSc. (Hons) Integrative Counselling
- Advanced Dip. Integrative Counselling
- Diploma Integrative Counselling
- Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
Further Study: - Diploma Jungian Studies
- Person Centred Art Therapy Skills Course
- Somatic Trauma Training - Babette Rothchild
- Advanced Supervision
- Creative Therapy Certificate - Adults and Children
- CBT Mindfulness & SR Mindfulness
- Stress Reduction & SR Mindfulness
- Couple Counselling Certificate
Key Interests: - Jungian Studies
- Attachment Theory
- Trauma & Somatic Body Awareness
- Visualisation, meditation and breathwork
- Sensorimotor practices
- Healing and the creative process
- Neglect & developmental trauma
CPD - ongoing
I am committed to my own ongoing personal psychological development.
"Each of us needs periods in which our minds can focus inwardly." - Daniel Siegel
Membership Organisations
I am an Accredited Member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy)
My practice is dedicated to counselling and personal development.
