About Heidi Muniko Counselling

What modalities do you use with your clients?

I am an Integrative Therapist, this means that I get to practice different models to my clients, for example, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transaction Analysis, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, Gestalt therapy, Humanistic Approach and other more.

And The Imago Relationship Therapy, Non-confrontational Communication Structure model and Bader-Person Development Model for Couples or Marriage counselling.

In my practice, no size fits it all. Therefore, I strongly believe that using different modalities is the key to making sure that my client’s needs are met accordingly.

What are your qualifications and experience?

Summary
I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I use different modalities to work with Individuals, Marriage, Couples and Relationship in general, I do this online and telephone call in UK and other part of the World and face to face in area called Winnersh-Wokingham- Berkshire.

I have AIM Awards in skills in Psychotherapy and Counselling- Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). I am supervised under the Professional Standards Authority of National Counselling Society. The society requires me to do 33 hours of personal training each year to stay updated with modalities that I use to support you get better. I am insured to practice by Howden Insurance who makes sure that all my clients are being practised in a safer environment.

Experience
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor 03/2020 to Current -Self-Employed: In Wokingham, Berkshire

I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I use, different modalities such as: – TA, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transaction Analysis, Gestalt therapy, psychodynamic Therapy, humanistic approach, CBT and more to work with young adult and adult who are struggling with mental distress.

Couple counsellor 03/2020 to 03/2021 to Current -Self-Employed Reading, Berkshire

I use the following tools to work with couples or marriage or Relationship counselling: The Imago Relationship Therapy, Non-confrontational Communication Structure model and Bader-Person Development Model for Couples or Marriage counselling, Drama Triangle and TA-Game people play.

Counsellor 12/2016 to 03/2020 Light House charity Reading, Berkshire

I have been practicing Counselling since 2016 as a volunteer for Light House Charity until March 2020 where I decided to start my own business.
I have been working with adult with mental health challenges and learning disabilities in Health and social care for many years ranges from 16years to over 90 years since 1998.

Supervision.
Being able to share yourself and your client without fear of criticised or being judged is precarious in forming a two-way relationship.
Supervision can be challenging by its description – Remember that personal growth should feel uncomfortable from time to time.

Models I use for supervision.
• Person-Centred Supervision.
• Psychodynamic Supervision
• CBT supervision
• Integrative supervision
• Process Based Supervision or seven eyed model supervision.

Skills
I work well with any person of any age group, but I am qualified to work with adults from ages 16 and above; I have good listening skills and a good timekeeper. I work well with stressful environment, and I can tolerate high level of stress. I like giving people second chance because I know how that feels when one believes in you.

Education
• NVQ Level 4 on Skills in counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Level 2 in Couple counselling.
• Certified and qualified to work on Online and in telephone counselling.
• Certificate in Narcissistic Injuries, Neglect and Relationship
• Certificate on Somatic psychology series.
• Certificate Trauma, brain, and recovery.
• Certificate on Motivation Interviewing.
• Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working.

How can Counselling Help me?

That is a good question!

Counselling is a powerful tool for navigating life’s challenges and fostering personal growth.

You could be dealing with specific issues that make you feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty. You may also be struggling with feelings of abandonment or a sense of not belonging because you don’t ‘fit in’ with other people and places. Or perhaps you just feel overwhelmed with emotions due to recent changes in your circumstances, such as bereavement or the loss of a family member or a friend. It may be a broken relationship or marriage or even struggling with parenting.

People try to enhance their overall well-being by healing mental health illnesses such as anxiety, depression, attachment issues, childhood emotional neglect, paranoia and many others. Through this process, you will learn that you have always had an answer to your pressing issue, counselling simply offers the support, strategies, and professional guidance needed to help you achieve your goals.

By embracing the benefits of counselling, you can take proactive steps towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. You will learn that the answer is always within you. All you need is someone to help you navigate those blind spots and bring you complete clarity of what is happening to you right now, thus arriving at a solution.

Would I be able to feel comfortable around you?

I have learnt in the past few years that a good rapport with my client is the key to get my clients to feel comfortable enough to trust me with their issues which I am so grateful about. I am a people person and I have never been in an awkward situation with my clients before. I assure you, you wont be the first. In addition to that, I offer a safe comfortable environment where you can relax and share issues that you feel may be difficult to share with your immediate family or friends. It is a place where you can find relief from your mental distress.

What would I expect in my first session?

We will have our first consultation by going through verbal and written contracts, including when to meet and time. I will listen to your presenting issues; we will then discuss which issues you would like to go through first. You oversee your session. You will decide how the session should go. I am here to assist you discover what you already know.