Meet the Counsellor

 Hi, I'm Tina Hoar. I am a fully qualified counsellor having gained a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2009. I am a member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere fully to their ethical framework. This requires that I have regular supervision to ensure I am working safely and confidentiality with clients, as well as following safe practices. I have up to date safeguarding training, a recent DBS certificate and I am fully insured. Certificates are can be viewed if required.

Prior to counselling, my background was in teaching. Since 2009 I have counselled in a variety of settings; higher education colleges, young people’s charity, Child and Adolescent Mental Services (CAMHS), as a school counsellor and run a large, successful private practice. As part of my desire to offer the best support I can I maintain a commitment to continued professional development.  

Core qualifications
Level 2 in Counselling Skills
Level 3 in Counselling Studies
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Fully up to date DBS certificate
Level 2 Safeguarding for Children and vulnerable adults

Online and Telephone Counselling Diploma

Other qualifications
BA(Hons)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
CBT Introductory Training
Solution Focused Practise
Emotional Trauma Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Working with troubles and troublesome boys
Deliberate self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour in Young People
Addressing sexting with young people
Emotional First Aid Anxiety Management
Solution focused therapy and anger Management
Dealing with Bereavement
Emotion Coaching Practitioner

Supporting disordered eating
Dealing with eating disorders

I feel passionately about helping people to feel content and happy with themselves. Counselling can provide a place to discover yourself, make changes, feel happy and empower you to live the life you desire.