Uriko
My name is Uriko and I originally qualified as an Integrative Counsellor working with adults and children in 2014. Since then, I have gone on to qualify in Play Therapy, and Child-Parent-Relationship Therapy. I have worked with children and young people in primary and secondary schools, as well as adults in a variety of settings.
My aims are to:
- Empower children, adults, parents and their families.
- Give a space to be heard and understood.
- To facilitate change to improve lives.
- To help people overcome challenges.
- To help those adults that feel trapped in unhealthy relationships.
- To help nurture lasting bonds between parent/ guardian and child.
- To give children a space to express in their own language.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy (Distinction)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play (Distinction)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology (Distinction)
- BSc (Honours) in Psychology (First Class)
- Foundation Degree in Counselling
- Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Supervision
- Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
- Cruse Bereavement Care with Adults and Children
- Certificate in Trauma-informed Counselling
Specialisms:
- Supporting those that have been on the receiving end of Narcissistic behaviour.
- Supporting those that believe they may be Narcissistic
- Bereavement support
Work Experience:
- 11+ years offering counselling in Primary and Secondary Schools
- 11+ years supporting Adults and Children with bereavement
- 11+ years developing an approach to better support those trying to get away from Narcissistic Abuse.
- 11+ years working in private practice with Adults for a wide variety of mental health issues.
- 3 years as a Counselling Supervisor, supervising student and qualified counsellors in their practice.
- 4 years+ as a Counselling Tutor. Experience teaching Level 2, 3 and 4 Counselling courses.
Types of Issues supported:
- Anxiety/ Stress
- Depression/ low mood
- Narcissism
- Bereavement
- Anger
- Abuse/ Bullying/ Trauma
- Any issues around LGBTQ+
- Polyamory
- Low self-esteem/ confidence
- Attachment/ Relationship Issues
- Burnout
- And many more….
- If you have been diagnosed with any mental health issue – I am interested in your experience of it as opposed to making assumptions to what your experience is of it. Your experience is unique to you and I am here to do my best to understand, validate, and support you.
Organisations registered with:
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Play Therapy United Kingdom
Uriko Therapy Services is a trading name of Alys ‘Uriko’ Hernandez