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Lulu remembers the violence when she was growing up, her experience of macho men, her need to be strong and how she contributed to the downfall of her marriages in the first video below. She has now re-written the lyrics to `Cry` with her brother and she goes on stage tonight 29.3.16 in Shrewsbury with the military wives choir. (unfortunately sold out ages ago). The wives also have to find a way of being strong while their partners are away and all the proceeds are being generously donated to the choirs fund to bring people closer together through singing.   Video with the military wives at the bottom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGsKM24JD18 http://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/2016/03/05/shropshire-military-wives-choirs-to-join-lulu-on-stage-for-shrewsbury-appearance/  

We as a Centre are here to support people who are struggling with the after effects of abuse of any kind, whether the abuse was historical or current !  When we have lived in a negative environment this induces shame, shyness, guilt and low self esteem. This of course makes it very difficult to move forward with confidence.  The insidious after-effects of abuse often leave us blaming ourselves.This is why working `together` with someone to re-build `trust`, can help us experience working positively towards what we deserve and start to believe in ourselves again. This can be an incredibly meaningful and honourable journey to participate in (for both people) as you reclaim valuable parts of yourself that have been lost. You choose what kind of therapist you want to accompany…

Have you ever wondered what a therapy group would be like? Those who have, can't speak highly enough of the personal learning experience it provides. If you would like to find out more feel free to contact us for more information. There are some spaces coming up in a women's only group that meets on Friday at 3.30pm for 1.5hrs. There is also a space for a man in our weekly mixed therapy group on a Thursday. Group therapy provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on your relationships at any level, or other issues in a safe and supportive (& at times challenging!) space. Juliet who runs these groups is a very experienced gestalt psychotherapist. Email: bcpc@counselling-direct.co.uk or request a Call back: For more details about group therapy click here.

An experiential follow-up day to the `Couples Counselling Introduction` day workshop is being held on Saturday 4th October. You don't need to have attended the introduction Part 1 to attend Part 2, but some experience of couples counselling would be of benefit. Sandra Boden will provide opportunities to develop skills, reflect on practice, revisit theory and briefly explore working with couples who present with difficulties concerning violence or sex. If you are interested in attending further details and booking information is available here.

Big congratulations to two of our qualified & experienced counsellors, Anna Baulch-Jones & Paul Wheatley, for completing the very demanding journey to UKCP registration as full Psychotherapists. Anna completed four years of Gestalt Psychotherapy training at Manchester Gestalt Centre. This is after already completing four years of counselling training here at the Centre, not to mention becoming a qualified supervisor in the meantime. She has now satisfied all the very therapeutically challenging requirements to become a UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) registered Psychotherapist. Fantastic achievement. Anna has successfully worked here as a therapist for many years, but unsurprisngly, very rarely has spaces!   Paul recently completed his Integrative Psychotherapy training at BCU (Birmingham City University)  while working here at the Centre. Having already completed a Diploma in Counselling and…