Manchester Professionals

Summary

I am a qualified and experienced therapist offering a range of therapeutic approaches and styles. I am able to offer a service to companies and idividuals either through individual referrals or under contract.

I can also offer a variety of bespoke training courses and workshops such as effective communication and listening skills and difference and diversity training to the workforce to raise awareness and so help to create a more harmonious workplace for all employees.

Area of Expertise

CBT, Sexuality, Transgender Issues, Psychosexual Therapy, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, Corporate Training & Therapy, Diversity & Equality, Company Referrals, Effective Listening and Communication Skills

Experience

Owner - David Keenan, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Supervision and Training
Present

I have considerable experience of working with a wide cross section of society including company directors and senior managers. I also deliver bespoke training programmes and workshops on issues around diversity and equality

Manager - BESS Counselling
Present

I was responsible for managing a team of 25 counsellors delivering a service to the Wythenshawe community including budget management. I also liaised with partner agencies, external funders and the NHS

Therapeutic Services Manager - Lesbian and Gay Foundation
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Owner - Counterbalance Counselling Service
Present

Teacher - Salford City College
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I deliver all levels of counsellor training from basic introductions through to specialist post-qualifying courses

Education History

Advanced Diploma in Counselling
Other (1996-1998)

Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Other (2007-2008)

Diploma in Casework Supervision
Other (2000-2001)

Professional Diploma in Education
The University of Bolton (2007-2009)

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Counselling 1998, Diploma in Casework Supervision 2001, Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2008, Essentials in Sexual Minority Therapy 2008, Professional Diploma in Education 2009, Introduction to Psychosexual Therapy 2010

Clubs and Associations

Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Member of the Institute for Learning

Interests and Hobbies

Reading, Cooking, Gardening and Walking