Hattie Appleby

COUNSELLING The foundation of the counselling I offer is based on relationship with you, the client, the human to human connection. In an age of selfhelp books and AI it may be tempting to think of them as substitutes for the healing power of being truly heard and witnessed by another human being. I do not believe this to be so. I trained as an ‘integrative’ counsellor, based on person-centred values, and I continue to draw on a variety of different theories and therapeutic ideas in my work. With each individual, some of these ideas will be more helpful than others and I do not have a ‘one size fits all’ approach. I believe it is you, the client, that comes first, not the theory. I often work somatically, which is to say I encourage you to notice what is going on in your body. This is particularly true when working with those suffering with physical and psychological symptoms of trauma. Responses such as self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidality, dissociation, and panic attacks are all too common. I have solid experience in this field and an informed understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain and the body. With so many ongoing scientific discoveries there is always more to learn and I actively seek out trainings. I have worked extensively with teenagers and adults of all ages, from a wide variety of economic and social backgrounds, accompanying many individuals through challenging life transitions. And now that I am living away from my native country I draw on my personal experience as an expat to support others living away from ‘home’ who want to explore their own uncertainties and sense of displacement. Our conversation will prompt insight about old ingrained habits; the impact life has had on your mind and body; your strengths and how best you want to use them to lead the life you want to lead. The work is often challenging, but it can be very exciting. My hope is that you look forward to your counselling sessions. SUPERVISION I believe that good supervision is the bedrock of strong, ethical counselling. I have myself benefitted, and continue to benefit, from excellent supervision throughout my years working as a counsellor. I have been supported, challenged and educated beyond measure. As a supervisor myself I offer a space for growth, colleague to colleague, a place to thrash out the difficulties of the job, to explore the triggers you encounter, to educate where relevant, and to encourage you in this delicate, challenging and at times lonesome work. I work with counsellors and psychotherapists at all stages of their careers. I also offer supervision to other professionals who are psychologically impacted by the work they do.

I have a broad range of experience, having worked within the UK National Health Service, probation service, state and private schools, as well as private practice. You will see from the dates that much of the work overlaps.

Online Counsellor and Supervisor since moving to Spain

Clinical Supervisor One 25 Oct 2017 - Jul 2019 Bristol, England

Adolescent counsellor Clifton College, Redland High School and Badminton School, Bristol UK Sept 2015 - July 2019

Trauma Counsellor Kinergy Dec 2009 - Nov 2016 Bristol I was a highly valued senior counsellor in this specialist counselling agency for survivors of sexual abuse. I offered individual and group work, both long and short term. I was selected to coordinate and develop the counselling service within Eden House, for women involved in the criminal justice system. From being poorly attended I turned it into one of the most highly valued of the outreach services on offer.

General Arts M.A. University of Edinburgh May 1983 Qualified Teacher Status June 2005 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling University of Bristol Jan 2011 BACP Accreditation April 2014 Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision June 2017