Hello, I’m Anita Carter, a registered counsellor with BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and an Expressive Arts Therapist. I am dedicated to helping clients pinpoint strengths, create resilience and a healthy foundation to cope with challenges in their lives. I know embarking on a path toward self-discovery and healing can feel uncomfortable, stressful and at times a scary place when feeling vulnerable. My commitment is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to navigate your challenges, identify strengths, and build a resilient foundation for a more fulfilling life.
Unveiling Your Inner Strengths: Solution Focused Therapy and Beyond
As your counsellor on this transformative journey, I offer Solution-Focused Therapy an empowering approach aimed at uncovering your inherent resources and capabilities. I will listen, notice, and hear what you’re saying and not saying. I will guide you to find the solutions that will give you the tools to bring new perspectives in your life. Should you seek an alternative method, I offer Expressive Arts Therapy, encompassing visual arts, music, drama, and writing/poetry. Additionally, I incorporate Internal Family Systems Therapy to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of ourselves influencing life choices. These modalities can be tailored to your preferences ensuring a personalised therapeutic experience.
Credentials and Expertise
With over 25 years of diverse experience, I’ve focused on guiding individuals through life stages, addressing personal growth, career transitions, work-related stress, women’s issues, grief and loss. My practice extends to managing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and offering counselling in hospital and psychiatric settings. I’ve also provided support to veterans coping with PTSD and addictions.
Credentials:
Registered BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Master of Arts in Counselling
Professional Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy
Certificate Informed Internal Family Systems
Certificate Online Therapy
Guided by Mindfulness and Somatic Approaches
My therapeutic approach is influenced by the principles of Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy fostering a holistic understanding of your experiences. This integration of mind and body supports a comprehensive healing journey, enhancing self-awareness and facilitating personal growth.
A little about me
On a personal note I’ve encountered life’s trials and tribulations firsthand, learning to embrace them with resilience and courage. My daily practices of mindful meditation, journaling, artistic expression, and community engagement continue to enrich my own journey of self-discovery. I am dedicated to my personal growth and development, as well as ongoing continuing education in my field of study.
A Pledge to you
I am committed to be by your side guiding you along your journey. Together, we will equip you with the insight, skills and tools to lead a joyful and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you!
Kind regards,
Anita Carter, MBACP
Additional areas of focus: Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Emptiness, Expats, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP # 379495
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Anita is very good at what she does and I feel lucky to have found her. She's very smart and resourceful and will always have an alternative solution if you don't feel comfortable with a certain way of doing things. She listens well and identifies your real needs and fears and helps you tackle them. She's giving me a comfortable space to figure out my issues and makes me feel supported all along. She's also very human and will not hesitate to give that extra 5-10mins if you're experiencing something strong, which not all therapists would do. All in all, I really appreciate Anita and think she's a great therapist!
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Anita for 1 month on issues concerning grief
Amazing - I am really supported by Anita and I cannot emphasise enough, how much she has helped me so far and how much she continues to help me.
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Anita for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Wonderful approach and a very kind person, highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Anita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Anita is amazing and she has helped me in more ways than I can articulate.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Anita for 1 year and 5 months
Exceptionally responsive therapist who has deployed a range of techniques including art-based therapies, meditation and CBT to help me recover.
Anita's breadth of experience - and the range of therapy approaches she can draw upon - makes her an extremely effective therapist!
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Anita for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a nice person who listens from the heart and she is always helping me
Im getting better because of her I truly recommend her to everyone
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Anita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd