About Andrew Boyton (MBACP, Dip)

I am a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered and qualified therapist with many years experience of working in private practice in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

My Philosophy

I believe that given time, space, and support, people can make changes in their life and learn to take steps towards a positive future. The nature of the change desired and the history associated with the current state will determine whether the change is relatively rapid or painfully slow.

"Therapy as a investment in the future“ it enables people to have a better, richer and fuller life."

My Practise

My clients may be self referred, referred by GP's, other professional practitioners or previous clients of mine. Who ever you are and whatever your past, present or desired future I promise an individual approach for everyone with a quality of care that is professional, ethical and anti-discrimatory.

My clients are of differing nationalities, cultures, religions and sexual orientations.

My Experience

People come to me because they know that I care, that I am professional and effective. Clients report that during their time with me they; ''feel safe, are supported, encouraged, accepted and understood''. Clients often share their surprise that change is possible and that we focus so much on the future whilst considering the past, and that building a future can be 'fun' too.

It is common for clients to not know where to start in therapy, some started not knowing where they were or where they wanted to get to. I have helped many clients create changes for the better in their lives allowing them to move away from their limiting beliefs , their damaged past and their fear of future.

My Background and Professional Development

I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend supervision, specialist certificated workshops and training. I hold the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Counselling using Transactional Analysis (The Berne Institute)
• Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis (The Berne Institute)
• 101 Certificate in Transactional Analysis (The Berne Institute)
• Certificate in Life Coaching (ILM)

Advanced training and Certificates in:

• Certificate in Body Psychotherapy (The Berne Institute)
• Clinical Psychotherapy (The Berne Institute)

Professional Bodies

I am a member of the following professional governing organisations:

• British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (Registrant number 618074)
• Institute of Transactional Analysis (ITA)
• European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)

I adhere strictly to their code of Ethics for Professional Practice and am subject to their complaints procedure.

My Location

My practice is based approximately 5 minutes from Leamington Spa town centre in South Warwickshire and is easily accessible by car, bus or train. Leamington is accessible from Warwick University, Coventry University and Mid-Warwickshire College.

I also run a clinic at Neal's Yard in the centre of Leamington Spa, if you would like to see me there, then please let me know.

Reading Recommendations

If you would like to explore more about self-help and the process of counselling before contacting me, then two books I recommend are:

TA Today

This is a comprehensive introduction to Transactional Analysis. The book is well structured and is easily read, and covering the main areas of TA theory. A great feature of this book is the examples and exercises included.

Ian Stewart, Vann Joines

£11.99

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Counselling for Toads

I love this book and many of my clients do too. This is an informative story about Toad on the road to recovery from 'depression'. Counselling for Toads provides an insight into the process counselling and psychotherapy, this book should be a companion to anyone that is having or thinking about counselling or psychotherapy.

Robert de Board

£9.99

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