If you are thinking about having counselling or therapy it’s important to choose a counsellor or therapist that you can work with; one that is right for you.
My name is Gary Jones and I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Below I have provided further information about myself which may help you to decide whether you would like to work with me. However, the best way of knowing whether we could work together successfully is to contact me for an informal discussion.
I have been a member of BACP since 2006 and I have experience of working with people from many different sections of the community. My clients’ presenting issues have included:
- Physical and emotional abuse
- Domestic violence
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-harm
- OCD
- Social anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Eating disorders
- Alcohol and other substance misuse
- Bereavement
- Relationship difficulties
In addition to Perceptions Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have also previously worked as a volunteer counsellor in the following organisations:
- Simeon Centre Counselling Service - Bolton
- Wigan Borough Council’s Family Support Team Counselling Service
- Counselling Direct - Bury
Additionally, I have experience working as a mentor with Bolton & Bury Education Business Partnership. Mentors meet regularly with their ‘mentees’ helping the students raise their achievement and focus on life beyond school.
As a professional, I realise the value of constantly looking to update and improve my practice. Below is a list of CPD activites I have taken part in.
- Understanding Drug & Alcohol Use/Misuse
- Creative Communication
- Adult Safeguarding
- Key Principles of Family Therapy
- Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Working with Anxiety and Depression
- Skills Intensive Workshop
- Early Intervention in Psychosis
- Anxiety & Depression in Children and Young People
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Concepts
- Dream work
- Introduction to Psychosexual Therapy
- Understanding Suicide
- Counselling in a Palliative Care Setting
- Working with Self-Harming Clients
- Working with Young People
- Impact of Bereavement & Loss
- Anger Awareness
- Diploma in Counselling - University of Salford (BACP Accredited)
- Certificate in Counselling - University of Salford
- CIPD Certificate in Training Practice - Manchester Open Learning
As a qualified counsellor I base my practice on honesty, transparency and a firm belief in respect for individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background or religious belief.
