About Jean Mcminn
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to BACP’s code of ethics for good practice. I hold a M.Sc in Guidance and Counselling (University of Ulster) and a Postgraduate Diploma in the Psychodynamics of Human Development (Birkbeck University of London).
I also have further training in working with trauma, working with couples, body centred psychotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) and equine assisted psychotherapy. In addition to working in private practice I have worked in Higher Education for many years as lecturer in counselling and a Head of Student Support Services.
I am committed to maintaining and keeping abreast of current developments in the field.
As an Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist my approach to therapy draws on over 20 years of study and experience. In humanistic and integrative psychotherapy, the therapist uses knowledge and skills to explore the client’s experiences and feelings rather than simply focus on understanding events. My practice is also informed by a body centred approach which uses the body as a therapeutic resource. Body Centred psychotherapy is an experiential therapy based on the idea that we store or hold information and emotions in our bodies. Our sessions, may include, but are not limited to: breath work, movement, imagery work, mindfulness and relaxation exercises.
I offer a safe, contained and healing space within which to work. Primarily I am interested in helping people to work towards solutions that enable them to feel more contented and happy. My aim is to support people to break free from the self-defeating ways of thinking and behaving that are restricting their ability to feel satisfied and fulfilled in their lives and in their relationships.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP | |
2021
2020
2019
2007
2007 |
Internal Family Systems Training
Relationship Counselling Training Polyvagal Trauma Training
EMDR Level 2 Certificate EMDR Level 1 Certificate Equine Asssited Pscyotherapy Training MiMer Level 1 and Level 2
University College London Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamics of Human Development
Myers Briggs Certified Practitioner
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2003 | Queen’s University Belfast Management Development Programme
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2001 | Person Centered Counselling Britain Certificate in Counselling Supervision Skills
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1998 1997 1996 | University of Ulster MSc in Guidance Counselling (Commendation) Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling Post Graduate Certificate in Guidance and Counselling
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1993 | Institute of Hakomi, Seattle, U.S.A Certificate in BodyCentred Psychotherapy (2.5 years)
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1988 | Family Planning Association Certificate in Group Relations and Interpersonal Skills (one year part time)
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1986 | University of Ulster Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English (Commendation)
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1985 | University of Ulster B.A (Hons) in Combined Humanities
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION | |
Higher Education Academy (HEA)Teaching Fellow (2010) British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Senior Accredited Counsellor (2000) | |