Rate Keith Williams

I have been a Counsellor for the past 25 years. I am qualified at Diploma and advanced level. Level 5 Diploma in CBT. I also have a level 4 Diploma In clinical Case Work Supervision ABC. I am BACP Accredited counsellor. I keep my CPD updated at regular intervals. I have counselled people of differing ages and from differing disciplines and the diverse communities. I have worked as a Counsellor for such organizations as: Social Services Department, The Bereavement Services, The Basement Night Drop-in Centre, Offenders and people with long term and enduring mental health problems. I also currently provide counselling at Daisey Inclusion, supporting patrons with diverse issues such as Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s spectrum Disorders and patrons with long term and enduring mental health issues, providing one to one counselling and support also provide support and counselling to the staff members and parents who access the service.

I currently also provide private counselling and I provide clinical Supervision to counsellors at the Liverpool Bereavement Services and have done so since 2009. I also provide clinical Case work supervision on a private practice level to BACP registered and accredited counsellors.

I am integrative in my approach and can use such theoretical methods such as; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Techniques. I did specialise in bereavement and have also been Supervising Counsellors both Student and experienced Counsellors at the Liverpool Bereavement Services here in Liverpool. I have also been a Practice Tutor for Social Work Students. I have a level 4 Diploma in case work supervision and Supervise Counsellors at the Liverpool Bereavement Services. I was a joint trainer for the Jean Little Agency providing training in psychodynamic counselling at foundation level and at Diploma Level, which ended due to funding cuts.

I have used my counselling skills also in the substance misuse field for the last 21 years to good effect. I have over 28 years’ experience of training and development. I have trained multidiscipline agencies across the statutory, voluntary and the third sector. I have a real passion for training, and this is evidenced in the evaluation feedback I have received over the 28 years that I have been providing such training. In my years of experience, I have strived to enable individuals to explore and arrive at the best possible outcomes that empower themselves. As my main core training was person centred I believe in the Rogerian belief that each person has the answer and can empower themselves with some degree of support and understanding. I believe that via training I have developed excellent listening skills, Empathy, Positive regards for each individual and truly believe that individuals can work towards self-actualization.

I have a lot of experience in the following issues, in the last 25 years: Self harm, depression, psychosis. Negative self-concept, gender identity, LGBTQIA, anger, Addictions. I have worked closely with, CAMHS, Early Interventions Psychosis Teams, YPAS MYA and multiple agencies in connection with support for young people in our community.