PURE SPACE Counselling and Psychotherapy  

I provide clients with a secure, untainted, and free arena in which they can safely explore their world.  Sessions take place either online or in-person. As a trained person-centred therapist I will listen to you and help you to find your own solutions and answers to emotional and psychological issues that you may be facing.

'Woody'

Hello, I'm Woody—a Person-Centred Counsellor and  Psychotherapist with a passion for mental health and well-being. Over the last 50 years, I've worn many hats—a Dad, Husband, ex 'Corporate Suit,' Mature Student, Camper Van enthusiast and I've even worked in a Prison. These diverse experiences have guided me towards the Humanist approach to counselling and psychotherapy, drawing inspiration from the work of Carl Rogers and the Person-Centred Approach.

As a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Addiction Professionals formerly the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive space for everyone's emotional journey. 

If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands and embraces the human experience, I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and discover the strength within you. Let's embark on a transformative journey together.

Experience

I have a broad level of experience combining professional practice and volunteering, which includes The Priory Group, Talkfit, HMP Winchester and  NHS Inclusion, which provide harm reduction, interventions, well-being support and Drug and Alcohol recovery programmes.

 

In addition to general practice I also have a professional and academic interest in Substance Misuse and Addiction Counselling. 

 

Areas I have experience working with include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Men's Mental Health
• Addiction
• Drug and alcohol support & counselling
• Substance misuse and harm reduction
• Bereavement and loss
• Executive stress
• Workplace employee support
• Emptiness and loss of meaning
• Low confidence and self-worth
• Self-Harm and negative self-thoughts
• Family break-ups and loss
• Mindfulness

Qualifications / Formal Training:

MSc. Substance Use*

BACP Registered Member

BACP Certificate of Proficiency 

DipHE in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

Certificate  in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

Performance Coaching

NHS Inclusion: Working with Alcohol and Addiction

NHS Inclusion: Understanding Cannabis and Canaboids

NHS Inclusion: Understanding Opiates and Heroin

Safe Guarding Adults level 1 & 2

Safe Guarding Children level 1 &2

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Level 1 & 2

First Aid

 

I have a FULL enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Certificate.

 

*Currently Studying 2023/25