Lenore Dunmore

I work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  My hours are 11.00am   -  6.30pm .

I currently have some availability in the afternoon only.

I do not see clients on Thursdays, Fridays or at weekends. Should you contact me during the weekends I will respond on Monday.

I work in an Integrative way which means that I do not believe there is one model of counselling which is suited to all people as each one of us is a unique individual and should be considered  as such.

I qualified as a Counsellor in 1999 and lectured in Counselling Skills and Personal Development for many years. I was priveledged to meet a lot of people who has enriched my own personal growth and professional experience.

I have experience of working in a variety of settings and diverse groups for example, with young people with special needs, disability, and with addiction problems.

I aim to be sensitive to the cultural and ethical background of individuals and to respect these as an important part of who they are.  I endevour to create an environment whereby, you feel safe to explore feelings and options and develop a better understanding of self.

I believe it is important for to "take time out from the hustle and rush of everday living  to listen to yourself."   I believe that  Counselling , given the right environment,  enables  you to connect with yourself on a deeper and more empathic level.

I have also done a lot of work on my own Personal Development and see this as an ongoing process.

I believe that therapy is much about telling and hearing your own stories like never before.  There is something about your stories being heard and validated  which, I believes enables you to experience your own internal response to them, as oppose to, listening to others advice and judgement. 

 I am very visual in my work and uses methaphors and storytelling. The aim is to offer you a different perspective of seeing things with more clarity and understanding. 

Sometimes you may get caught up in your daily roles,  in other words, life has become so serious that you may  have forgotten  how to be playful or the things that you once enjoyed.  For this reason I  may introduce some sandtray work, to enable you to rediscover that creative part pf you again.

My  Practice is in my garden which is very tranquil and calming . 

It is well kept and has a welcoming which clients has often commented on.

It has it's own washroom facilities . Also, it's own  private side entrance which is signed post.  Photos of my  practice can be viewed on my website.  

This is an opportunity for us to meet each other and to assess whether we feel comfortable to work together.

The therapeutic relationship is important and it is like the foundation that keeps the whole structure together.

The first appointment is an assessment session.  In this session I will take some personal details, explain how counselling works and for you to set some goals as to what you are looking to gain from the sessions.

This helps to give our work together some structure and focus as to what you want to take away from the sessions.

It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have.  At the end of this first session if you feel that we can work together I will give you an Information Sheet to keep as this forms the basis of our contract.

The choice to have therapy is not always as a result of problems but a  journey to self care and personal growth.

I work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the hours of 11.00 and 6.30.

I do not work on Thursdays, Friday or at weekends.

I am a qualified Counsellor and was trained within the  Integrative Model.  I am also a Supervisor with a Diploma in Clinical Counselling Supervision -Level 7: Post Professional.  I also have a Teaching Certificate in Adult Learning. I lectured in Counselling Skills and Personal Development courses.

I  work with qualified Counsellors and trainee/student Counsellors face to face, on line or  telephone which suits your needs best.

I aim to work sensitively and embrace differences; to respect, support, and to encourage and  help you to grow in confidence, skills and knowledge.

I will encourage you to make use and maintain your own sense of self that you  bring to the process of supervision.  

 I am aware that each person has different learning styles and learns at a  different pace and I will consider this within our work together.

Should you wish to apply for BACP Accreditation; I will offer you support and guidance in the process.

My aim is to encourage you to prepare for supervision, to prioritise what you bring to supervision and to consider what it is you are looking to get from it. This will enable you to focus and work more effectively in the best interest of the client.

Reflection on your work is a big part of supervision. I will  encourage the habit of reflecting on your work regularly to help you identify areas to develop or things they you  may find challenging.

For example, I have found that some counsellors finds it difficult to know how to phrase the words to challenge. I will help you to become more confident in the skills of Challenging  by introducing you to a tool kit of phrases. The  aim is to help you feel more comfortable and prepare to challenge in a way that is both constructive and empowering.

My practice is in my garden which  is well maintained and clients often comment how calm and tranquil it is. It has it's own washroom facilities and side entrance. Your health and safety is  given utmost priority.

I offer a free half an hour for us to meet as this  give us both the chance to assess if we can work together. The supervisor and supervisee relationship needs to be such  that you feel comfortable to present your case load without fear of being judged or holding back as this will not be in the clients best interest.

A starting question you may want to consider is: What am I looking for in a supervisor? Is this person the right supervisor for me and why?

Our first meeting is also to assess: the level you are at in your training or experience, what are your expectations from supervision and the model in which you were trained.

At the end of the meeting hopefully, we will have agreed a working contract. This will include fees, cancellation, venue and  our responsibility to each other for the purpose of supervision.