About

Helen Millar

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Background

 I am an experienced and Accredited member of the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy. I have worked as a Counsellor/psychotherapist, Supervisor in the Public (NHS, Education & third sector) and Private sector for over 30 years. I also work as a lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy  My core training is in the person-centred approach and have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief therapy, EMDR and Hypnotherapy (see qualifications section for more information). 

I have a particular interest in working with the impact of Trauma, especially the impact of Sexual Violence. I have worked with Rape and Sexual Abuse charitable organisations as child/adult counsellor and supervisor for over 20 years.

More recently I have worked in the NHS as a Specialist Neonatal counsellor supporting families through their NICU experience. I also have experience in bereavement counselling particularly in relation to baby loss.

 I work with children, young people and adults around issues relating to trauma, sexual violence; depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, work related stress; identity; bereavement and health issues.

Qualifications

I have a commitment to continuing professional Development and as such regularly update my qualifications through further training and study. I work within the expectations of The BACP professional development  requirements to continue as an Accredited member.

Qualifications

  • Registered General/Sick Children’s Nursing (RGN/RSCN)

  • Bsc. (Hons) Psychology

  • Diploma in Counselling

  • Msc. In Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy

  • EMDR (EMDR UK and Europe)

  • P.GCert in Academic Practice

Short Courses:

  • Dr. Bessel A. van der Kolk’s Trauma Treatment Mastery Course (PESI Online Course)

  • The Rewind Technique (IARTT)

  • Transactional Analysis 101

  • Rape and Sexual Abuse support training

  • EMDR Child training Level 1

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Effective Strategies to Support Grief and Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression in Bereaved Parents (PESI Online Course)

  • Training & Workshops

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • Supervision

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