About me
Chris Rudyard - MNCS Accredited & Reg.
Over 20 years professional experience in mental health services
More than 18 years counselling & psychotherapy in professional settings
Fully Insured, Qualified Professional &
Member of Department of Health's' Accredited Register
Over 20 years professional experience in mental health services
More than 18 years counselling & psychotherapy in professional settings
Fully Insured, Qualified Professional &
Member of Department of Health's' Accredited Register
Chris Rudyard MNCS Accredited (He/Him/His)
Professional Standards Authority registered •AEDP Lv1 Therapist •Cert. Brainspotting Ph 1, 2, 3 & Masterclass •Cert IFS Lv 1, 2, 3, & Masterclass •Cert EMDR 1, 2, 3 •EMDR 2.0 •Dip Lv.4 in the Theory & Practice of Counselling •Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy •Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming •Cert in NLP Professional Coaching •Post Graduate Cert Lv7/Masters Level Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT (inc 3rd Wave) & Person Centred Therapy •Cert. Eye Movement Integration/EMI Therapist Lv 1 & 2 + Supervision •Cert Solution Focused Counselling Skills •Cert in Hypno-Psychotherapy •Cert Ego State Therapy with EMDR •Cert Sensorimotor Psychotherapy •Cert in Supervision approved by British Psychological Society & more |
I'm Chris Rudyard - you probably won't find me on the common directories as I don't need to advertise my services at the moment, most of my referrals come via 'word of mouth' or people seeking a more experienced psychotherapist with robust training.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, and over 18 years providing counselling & psychotherapy helping people recover from all kinds of traumatic experience and symptoms. This goes right back to a time when there was less known about trauma, and how to work with it.
I urge you to research therapists thoroughly before you sign up, look at their experience, look at what training they have completed, their ethical body, take reviews with more than a pinch of salt... Unfortunately, some therapists will pay for fake reviews, you can probably spot these if you read carefully. Anyone can proclaim to be a counsellor, psychotherapist, therapist, trauma therapist or coach in the UK without adequate professional training, or any training at all - and people do!
If you're familiar with counsellors, and therapists you'll know we are all different, and we all tend work quite differently. You'll probably find that more experienced, trained and somatic trained therapists can work deeper and have more tools in the box.
To avoid burning out, and to provide a good service, I have trained in a number of both cognitive and somatic approaches to psychotherapy.
I work very differently today, to how I did in 2005. I have grown as a person and therapist since I started counselling at the age of 25, and I have over 20 years growth/experience both in life and professionally since then. I don't work as anything else other than a psychotherapist, this isn't something I do on the side, I don't work for any organizations now, you will only find me working for myself and my private clients.
I'm not a therapist that sticks to a certain protocol or single 'method', I'm not one of those therapists that gets judgmental and critical when you're not doing therapy the therapists way, i.e you're not fitting into the model of therapy they are trained in, or it's simply not going how the therapist wants it to go.
I'm not afraid to really work with the difficult stuff, and go with you to the places you need to go, for you to heal.
My aim is to be flexible with my approach, and stay curious and attuned to your process, offering helpful therapeutic interventions of a properly trained trauma therapist.
People usually come to see me because of how they're feeling, or because of difficulties they're having in life. Some people come to maintain a more general sense of 'well-being' through 'personal development'. Whatever your reason, I'll be glad to help.
I like to get it right for my clients, take pride in my work, as well as looking at it objectively through personal supervision.
I do not practice any therapies that I have not trained in, or have experienced myself.
Examples of concerns I regularly work with are:
Abusive/Narcissistic relationships | Adverse Childhood Experiences
Anxiety | Attachment wounds | Bereavement & Loss | Dissociation | Distressing Memories | Drug & Alcohol use | Family & Relationships | Stress-related Physical Symptoms | Sexual Abuse | Trauma & Trauma symptoms
Because there's a better awareness of the importance, and how to support mental health these days, a lot of clients now are seeking a highly informed Trauma Therapists, for dealing with complex trauma and PTSD.
I love to see people get 'back on track', and start to feel more in control again.
A wide range of people come to see me, including:
Artists - Business Persons - Consultants - Chefs - Engineers - GP's - Government Departments & Officials - Lecturers -
Medical Professionals - Musicians - Office Workers - Police - Scientists - Sports Persons - Social Workers - Solicitors -Students - Teachers - Therapists - Trades Persons - Travellers - Writers - Young People.
You will be of utmost importance in our therapy. I aim to help you get what you want from therapy, and I will commit to helping you achieve this.
My interest in people is genuine and is a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. The relationship I provide with my clients is a personal one (although, of course, it mostly about you) with professional boundaries.
I work long term & short term, and it is always my client's choice of how long they attend sessions for. A lot of my clients get so much from the sessions they come for over a year, or more, and check back in from time to time to further develop or just get support when something new is going on.
I am an active role in the therapy process, I don't just listen (unless it's needed).
I help with therapies that heal, and that you can feel.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, and over 18 years providing counselling & psychotherapy helping people recover from all kinds of traumatic experience and symptoms. This goes right back to a time when there was less known about trauma, and how to work with it.
I urge you to research therapists thoroughly before you sign up, look at their experience, look at what training they have completed, their ethical body, take reviews with more than a pinch of salt... Unfortunately, some therapists will pay for fake reviews, you can probably spot these if you read carefully. Anyone can proclaim to be a counsellor, psychotherapist, therapist, trauma therapist or coach in the UK without adequate professional training, or any training at all - and people do!
If you're familiar with counsellors, and therapists you'll know we are all different, and we all tend work quite differently. You'll probably find that more experienced, trained and somatic trained therapists can work deeper and have more tools in the box.
To avoid burning out, and to provide a good service, I have trained in a number of both cognitive and somatic approaches to psychotherapy.
I work very differently today, to how I did in 2005. I have grown as a person and therapist since I started counselling at the age of 25, and I have over 20 years growth/experience both in life and professionally since then. I don't work as anything else other than a psychotherapist, this isn't something I do on the side, I don't work for any organizations now, you will only find me working for myself and my private clients.
I'm not a therapist that sticks to a certain protocol or single 'method', I'm not one of those therapists that gets judgmental and critical when you're not doing therapy the therapists way, i.e you're not fitting into the model of therapy they are trained in, or it's simply not going how the therapist wants it to go.
I'm not afraid to really work with the difficult stuff, and go with you to the places you need to go, for you to heal.
My aim is to be flexible with my approach, and stay curious and attuned to your process, offering helpful therapeutic interventions of a properly trained trauma therapist.
People usually come to see me because of how they're feeling, or because of difficulties they're having in life. Some people come to maintain a more general sense of 'well-being' through 'personal development'. Whatever your reason, I'll be glad to help.
I like to get it right for my clients, take pride in my work, as well as looking at it objectively through personal supervision.
I do not practice any therapies that I have not trained in, or have experienced myself.
Examples of concerns I regularly work with are:
Abusive/Narcissistic relationships | Adverse Childhood Experiences
Anxiety | Attachment wounds | Bereavement & Loss | Dissociation | Distressing Memories | Drug & Alcohol use | Family & Relationships | Stress-related Physical Symptoms | Sexual Abuse | Trauma & Trauma symptoms
Because there's a better awareness of the importance, and how to support mental health these days, a lot of clients now are seeking a highly informed Trauma Therapists, for dealing with complex trauma and PTSD.
I love to see people get 'back on track', and start to feel more in control again.
A wide range of people come to see me, including:
Artists - Business Persons - Consultants - Chefs - Engineers - GP's - Government Departments & Officials - Lecturers -
Medical Professionals - Musicians - Office Workers - Police - Scientists - Sports Persons - Social Workers - Solicitors -Students - Teachers - Therapists - Trades Persons - Travellers - Writers - Young People.
You will be of utmost importance in our therapy. I aim to help you get what you want from therapy, and I will commit to helping you achieve this.
My interest in people is genuine and is a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. The relationship I provide with my clients is a personal one (although, of course, it mostly about you) with professional boundaries.
I work long term & short term, and it is always my client's choice of how long they attend sessions for. A lot of my clients get so much from the sessions they come for over a year, or more, and check back in from time to time to further develop or just get support when something new is going on.
I am an active role in the therapy process, I don't just listen (unless it's needed).
I help with therapies that heal, and that you can feel.
As a person I enjoy travel, health, a range of music, food, different cultures & film.
My practice has been audited by the BACP and has been approved by this process.
I have also gained counselling organizations their BACP accredited status.
For some people, therapy is just about offloading or simply talking to someone independent, who is highly skilled in listening. I am able to take this further by helping you to engage you in a 'therapeutic process'. We will really start to delve into what's going on inside for you, I take a genuine interested in you, your life, and your story.
I have over 18 consecutive years experience providing counselling & psychotherapy, in the private sector, plus over 20 years working in charities, the third sector, and health & social care specialist support services. I am trained and qualified in different models of psychotherapy, which allows me to be flexible to suit your needs within therapy. In hindsight, being trained in solely, one counselling approach was restrictive for both me and my clients. I also have experience in providing training, and presentations to small and large professional and public groups.
Having worked in primary care (NHS hospitals), secondary care (NHS services), several employee assistance programmes, The Priory, and well known 3rd sector services (charities) across the North-West; I have a vast experience to offer. As well as working with therapy agencies, I have also worked closely with businesses that are world renowned - including two of Liverpool's' most successful businesses…
I am non-religious, and I respect people's faith, I acknowledge that there are parallels between certain religions and the Person-Centred approach - which is where my 'therapist' roots lay. There is also an acceptance and openness to spirituality within IFS Therapy.
I help people through a psychotherapy, mindfulness, and integration of neuroscience. This way of working has great substance and depth, helping to promote individuality and self-awareness. It also helps the nervous system to learn regulation.
It's hard to say exactly how I work because each therapeutic relationship is so unique. Just think of the relationships you've had or had, every one of them feels very different, and psychotherapy is no different. I use a range of psychotherapy approaches while holding compassion, 'realness', and a non-judgemental stance for you as my client. I don't tend to stick to one model of therapy because I have lots of training in many, and have seen the benefits of all of them. What I will say is that the IFS approach, Somatic psychotherapies and neuroscience informs all my work. IFS Therapy and Ego State work has helped me understand people more fully, see people better than any other models I have trained in, and tend to help in a deeper, more healing way.
Initially, I spent 4 years studying The Person-Centred model and completing training that steeped me in this way of learning and being. This robust, and radical training gives me a well-grounded theoretical model to work from, whilst remaining flexible to suit your needs. I have spent the following years studying other therapeutic models and approaches.
Since 2015 I have had a growing interest in trauma and studying modern psychotherapies which seem more adept at treating/healing/processing trauma. The main models I have furthered my training in are AEDP, Brainspotting, EMDR, EMI, Neuroscience, Internal Family Systems/IFS Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I'm always looking more and more into the field of trauma, which is never-ending!
AEDP, Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy are some of the latest therapies that are causing a lot of excitement amongst therapists globally as people like Bessel Van Der Kolk (The Body Keeps The Score, 2014) have a high regard for them.. However, there are not many therapists in the UK who are trained in all these approaches.
In addition to my counselling work, I have had years of experience, caring for and supporting people who have a condition of Autism/Asperger's', severe Epilepsy, mental illness & dual diagnosis, profound learning difficulties, and also with children & young people living in care with experience of trauma/abuse & neglect.
In the past, when I was using 'outcome measures' to quantify my work,
it was evidenced that my way of working is
'helpful & effective', numerous clients gave positive qualitative feedback
I have also created another service: Online Trauma Therapy
which offers a range of psychological therapies,
via online video Zoom
Take a look here if you would like to see all my experience, qualifications, and training
"You are not here to be measured,
you are here to be heard, understood, and supported to recover and heal"
you are here to be heard, understood, and supported to recover and heal"
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