Ed Holden Counselling

Qualifications and experience

Professional Membership

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I fully adhere to the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.  You can find out more about the BACP and their eithcal guidelines for counsellors here:

Qualifications

I have a CPCAB awarded L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, from Cardiff and Vale College (BACP Accredited).

Before that, I completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and a Level 3 Certification in Counselling Studies.

I am a Level 2 IAPT Motivational Interviewer and hold an AET Level 3 in training.

Experience

I have experience working across mental health, criminal justice, and addiction settings, and I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to each conversation. Within the prison I was trained as a HMPPS facilitator and trained in using Motivational Interviewing and facilitating a variety of courses to reduce reoffending.