Sandra Winterbottom

My name is Sandra, I am a Psychotherapist and have 17 years experience in working with Mental Health. I am also a Clinical Supervisor for Counselors and Psychotherapist’s and those in related professions. I offer 1-1 and group Supervision. I am also a qualified trainer. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I am skilled at and have mastered creating therapeutic relationships in helping others who are experiencing mental health issues.

I am a person-centred Practitioner and have experience of counselling Adults/Young People (14 yrs upwards) and Couples.

In addition I have experience in supporting individuals experiencing diseases such as Cancer, from diagnosis, treatment and end of life.

I work well with Depression and Anxiety. I have experience of Trauma work, Identity and Bereavement. Relationships.

Education

BA Hon's Degree - Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings

P.G.C.E - Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Training

H.E Diploma - Higher Education Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling in Human Relations.

Diploma Supervision - Person Centred - Individual and Group Supervision for Counsellors and Psychotherapist and those in related professions - Cascade Bridget Proctor

B.A.C.P - British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Registered Member/C.O.P

Professional Work Experience

NHS - Moderate to severe mental health issues.

Bradford and Airedale Cancer Support - Providing person-centred counselling for terminal patients, individuals and couples affected by cancer. Person centred Counselling Supervisor individual and group for trainee and qualified counsellors.

Samaritans - Depression, Bereavement, Loneliness, Mental Health Issues.

ESCAYP - Emotional Support for Children and Young people - Bullying, Relationship Issues, Identity, Depression, aAger, Trauma. (Age 14 years and up)

MIND - A wide range of Mental Health issues

Counselling supervisor - Trainee and group supervision, Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale,

Own private practice - Trainee and qualified counsellors/psychotherapist and psychologists from various educational settings, experience and theoretical backgrounds.

Health and wellbeing Advisor - Facilitating Mindfuless groups and Anxiety support groups.