Ford View Therapy
Psychotherapy & Coaching
with Andy Hunt
Hi, I’m Andy.
Welcome to my page.
Here you can find out what is on offer for you, learn more about me, and how we can work together.
About Me
I am trained in the modality of Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, and am also a qualified Coach, specialising in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
I bring over fifteen years of experience from working in the Education and Technology sectors, as well as establishing my own Private Practice here in Reading, Berkshire.
I have a particular interest in working with men around faith, spirituality and sexuality, but this is a space that is open for all, and whatever you bring with you. Come, and be heard.
I hold the following qualifications:
Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.
UKATA Transactional Analysis Award
NLP Practitioner
ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills
I am a member of UKATA (United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis) and receive regular clinical supervision from a TSTA (Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst).
Working Together
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Psychotherapy is a process of talking together that can help you explore and relieve emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, confusion, or relationship difficulties. As a therapist, I can support you to uncover new feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that fit with your true sense of self and aspirations.
By creating a trusting, empathetic, and non-judgmental relationship, we can work to understand how you became who you are, how your current relationships have developed, and what changes you wish to make.
This is an opportunity for your healing, empowerment, and transformation, helping you to move forward with greater authenticity and freedom.What is Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy?
Transactional Analysis (TA) was developed by Eric Berne in the 1960s and offers a powerful framework for understanding yourself and your interactions with others. As a social psychology and therapeutic approach, TA helps you explore the origins of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, revealing how past experiences shape your present choices. By analysing interpersonal "transactions," TA illuminates communication patterns and empowers you to identify and change unhelpful behaviours. Ultimately, TA fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and the ability to make conscious, positive changes in your life, leading to greater independence and fulfilling relationships. -
Coaching is a process of working together that can help you explore and achieve personal or professional goals, such as career advancement, improved performance, or enhanced life satisfaction. As a coach, I can support you to clarify your vision, identify obstacles, and develop strategies that align with your desired outcomes.
By creating a supportive, encouraging, and goal-oriented partnership, we can work to understand your strengths, values, and motivations, and how they can be leveraged to create positive change.
This is an opportunity for your growth, development, and empowerment, helping you to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
What is NLP Coaching?
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), developed by John Grinder and Richard Bandler in the 1970s, is a set of techniques and principles designed to enhance communication skills, self-awareness, and confidence. Utilizing behavioural, perceptual, and communication techniques, NLP helps individuals understand and modify their thought patterns and actions. It focuses on conscious communication and understanding, offering tools like modeling, anchoring, and reframing to facilitate personal development, address phobias, and manage anxiety. NLP proposes that our experiences are structured through the interplay of our neurology, language, and learned behaviors, allowing for the identification and shifting of limiting beliefs.
Location
I offer sessions in-person at my private therapy and coaching space in East Reading, located 10 minutes drive from the M4, walking distance from Earley station, and on the 17 bus route.
I also work outdoors in the local woodlands, parks and riverbanks in my local area, and online via the Zoom platform.
Contact
To explore the possibilities for working together, contact me using the details on this page.
I offer an initial, free 15-minute phone consultation where we can both discuss scheduling, fees and options for future sessions together.
All contact is confidential, as defined by my confidentiality policy.
contact@andyhunt.life
+44 7551 107260
Earley, Reading UK
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