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I am an independent practitioner based in Macclesfield and Hale Barns.

I offer person centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions for a wide variety of issues. It can be challenging at times and therefore I work in a way that is unique to that person as no person is the same.

Current Qualifications

  • Certificate – Counselling Skills
  • Certificate – Counselling Concepts
  • Certificate – Sexual Minority Therapy
  • Diploma – Theory And Practice Of Counselling
  • Certificate – Counselling children and young people

Ongoing qualifications

  • Diploma – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – September 2011 – June 2012
  • Certificate in Personal Coaching -13th,14th March 2012
  • Key Concepts & Skills in Couples Counselling – 17th, 24th, 31st March 2012
  • Further and Advanced Working Couples Counselling Training – 12th, 19th May 2012
  • Introduction to Mindfulness for Counsellors – 20th May 2012

I currently work in private practice and at Place2be which is play therapy with children within primary schools.

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling. I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have supervision with my supervisor every month to ensure my work is to a high standard.

I have worked extensively with:

  • Bereavement and loss
  • Self harm
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self esteem / confidence
  • Separation and divorce
  • Relationship problems
  • Domestic violence
  • Post natal depression
  • Stress
It is a great relief to be able to talk to someone who will confirm your feelings and help you reach a positive solution to your problems.   It can be hard to talk to family and friends about your concerns and so by contacting me, we can work together to find an effective way of coping with your problems.

If you would like to talk about anything listed on here

Carla Melissa Gration | Dip Couns MBACP