Who am I?

My name is Denise Gregory. I am a fully qualified Integrative and Relational Counsellor, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am bound by the BACP ethical guidelines. I am also a qualified Relational Supervisor and a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist. I am a registered member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). I am bound by their Performance and Ethics and their Code of Conduct.

This means that I also have professional indemnity insurance, I receive regular professional supervision and I undertake continuous professional development and training. I also have an advanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate allowing me to work with vulnerable adults.

My qualifications

• Diploma in Professional Studies in Counselling (Level 6 qualification, accredited by the BACP) (The University of the West of England)
• Certificate in Counselling Skills (Accredited by the BACP) (The University of the West of England)
• Transactional Analysis 101 Certificate (European Association for Transactional Analysis)
• Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision (Group and Individual) (Severn Talking Therapy)
• First Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (The Open University)
• Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) (Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training)
• Diploma in Online and Distance Therapy (The School of Applied Mental Health)
• Continuous Professional Development

My experience

I worked for Victim Support, where I supported victims of crime, including survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

I worked for Marie Curie Cancer Care as a Helper, where I supported terminally ill individuals and their families.

I worked for Hope’s Place until they closed at the end of May 2014 due to lack of funding. Hope’s Place offered affordable counselling to clients with pregnancy related issues.

I also worked for University Hospitals Bristol, as an Occupational Health Counsellor where I supported NHS staff with general and professional issues, and for Network Counselling where I offered general counselling.

In addition to my private practice, I am currently working as a volunteer Relational Supervisor for Bristol Mind, where I support counsellors and psychotherapists in training.

Building on my Degree in Psychology, I am always fascinated to learn more about the workings of the brain and the mind. I am particularly interested in neuroscience, an ever changing area of research in the workings of the brain, thoughts, emotions, intelligence as well as their links with the body and its physical functions. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy has therefore been a natural progression for me to develop further my understanding and to learn new ways to help clients to understand themselves and move towards a positive future.