About Lynette Evans
Hi, I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), and Clinical Supervisor providing a confidential and professional counselling service for adults, children and young people. I also offer professional Supervision to other Counsellors. I have practice venues based in Skewen SA10 (Nr Neath), Neath (SA11), Swansea (SA1) and Port Talbot (SA13).
My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment.
As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable. Working together we can find creative and positive ways forward by looking at your problems from different perspectives to find meaning in your life, and/or help you aquire new skills/techniques to assist you in overcoming the issues you are facing. Problems sometimes go on for a long time and you cannot see a way out of them or they can make you feel out of control, but CHANGE IS POSSIBLE.
I am a Relational Integrative Counsellor which means I am able to combine theory and techniques from a variety of major theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person Centred and Psychodynamic and integrate them into a single approach. This has the advantage of being incredibly flexible and creative in my practice and tailor my work to your specific needs or goals.
My training, work experience and any achievement
Education & Training
Post Graduate Diploma in Consultative Supervision, University of South Wales (Level 7 - BACP accredited)
Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative), University of Wales, Newport (Level 7 - BACP accredited)
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling skills, University of Wales, Newport (Level 6 - BACP accredited)
BA Honours Degree, University of Gloucester
BTEC Counselling Skills, Neath Port Talbot College
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST)
NLP Hypnotherapy - NLP VISION
NLP Life Coaching - NLP VISION
As a Counsellor I also undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to expand and maintain my skills and knowledge.
Experience
Having established my own private practice I am currently self employed.
I have continuous experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people, adults, couples and families to a diverse range of organisations such as Local Authorities (Child and Youth Counsellor), GP recommendations, Charities and Organisations, Employment Assistance Programmes, Businesses, as well as individual clients, couples and family referrals.
I have counselled clients from a wide range of ages, ethnicities and cultures, and these experiences have given me the tools to communicate freely with people and help them open up on the whole range of issues that affect their lives. In particular I have experience of counselling clients through issues such as childhood trauma, anger management, domestic abuse, abuse, self harm, relationship issues, self esteem, social
phobias, loss and change,
depression, negative thoughts, anxiety/panic disorder, stress, bereavement, PTSD/trauma, eating disorders, sexual orientation, suicidal thoughts and health issues.
Professional
I am a professional member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework for good practice.
I attend regular Supervision sessions to help develop and focus my practice and ensure that I am working ethically with clients.
I have professional liability insurance.
Further Information
£40 per session individual counselling
£50 per session Couple Counselling
£30 to students who need personal therapy for their counselling courses.
Day and evening appointments available.
Telephone or Skype Counselling - payment method through PayPal or bank transfer