Joseph McAnelly

I have been in practice for 43 years and can offer you an initial free confidential appointment to explore ways forward.

My background is as follows:

I was born in Newcastle and educated at St. Hughes College Cambridgeshire. I am an Honours psychology graduate of the Open University. In 1979, after completing the appropriate examinations set by the National Council of Psychotherapists, and became a licentiate member and established a practice in Westerhope.

In 1981, upon further examination, I attained accredited membership of The National Council of Psychotherapy In addition to working in psychotherapy, I have been actively involved with the National Council on Drug Addiction and have worked as a counsellor in all aspects of drug-related problems. In 1982 I studied Rational Emotive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Dr Frans M.J. Brandt and achieved a diploma in both subjects. I have been involved in various group therapy projects such as “Rational Slimming” and have participated in local T.V. and radio programmes. I am Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming- taught and accredited by Dr Richard Bandler (founder of NLP), as well as a member of the International Stress Management Association. Also, a Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society and a senior accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Providing a caring confidential environment in which you can be assited to explore ways forward and resolve issues that may be causing you diffiuclties.

I offer an initial free consultation to discuss ways forward and allow you to ask questions and to feel whether we can work together before you commit to any counselling sessions.