Why choose smcp for: Psychotherapy, Counselling or fully accredited Training?
Psychotherapy and Counselling
Carol Lucas responds to all website enquiries within a few hours and always within 24 hours - you will not be left waiting for a response to any enquiry / query.
smcp is open 9.00am to 9.30pm every day of the week. Psychotherapy and Counselling appointments are available from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 9.30pm.
smcp was established in 1991 and is a centre of excellence in the delivery of psychotherapy, counselling and psychotherapy training. It is a purpose built modern psychotherapy and training centre and is maintained to a high standard at all times.
smcp is based on a quiet un-adopted lane in the centre of Heaton Moor village which is a leafy suburb of South Manchester. It has many wine bars, cafes and shops - it is a friendly and attractive place with plenty of parking.
smcp is situated within walking distance of Heaton Chapel Railway station and very close to all bus routes from Stockport and Manchester.
smcp recognises beyond all else the centrality of human relationships and you will be treated professionally at all times: with care, respect, compassion and honesty. You will not be expected to come weekly at a particular time and on a particular day. You decide, in consultation with your therapist, the frequency you would like to attend.
smcp has around eighteen practitioners (both female and male) who offer psychotherapy and or counselling. Every practitioner has undergone a rigorous appraisal process to meet with the high standards of practice at smcp. Every practitioner has undergone a minimum of eight years of professional training and every practitioner is registered with a professional psychotherapy or counselling organisation such as UKCP / BACP or BPS.
Most practitioners offer concessionary rates.
There are several modalities practised at smcp which gives you flexibility to choose the right sort of psychotherapy or counselling approach e.g. Transactional Analysis / Gestalt / CBT / Person Centered etc. If you have a preference please say - if you don't know then this is fine too.
All enquiries are by email and you will have a response within a few hours (and within 24 hours). You may ask Carol Lucas any questions and, if you want, she will help you select a therapist who has availability, can meet with you at a time that is convenient and is of the gender you would prefer.
If you want she will ask the therapist to contact you (by email) so that you can ask any questions before deciding to make an appointment. You can take as long as you want to think about the information before deciding what you want to do.
Many practitioners have specialist areas of clinical practice such as working with couples or children or working with particular conditions.
All practitioners work to codes of ethics and professional practice. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times. All practitioners practise within the limits of their expertise.
Training at smcp
smcp is a UKATA registered Training Establishment and an Organisational Member of BACP and delivers training that can lead to UKCP and or BACP registration.
smcp has been involved in the delivery of psychotherapy training since 1996 and offers fully accredited, flexible, weekend training that is very fairly priced.
smcp is open 9.00am to 9.30pm every day of the week - training is available on Saturday and Sundays. Introductory courses are available during the working week.
A few concessionary places are available for all courses delivered at smcp.
All aspects of the accredited training take place at smcp. You will not be asked to attend different venues or peoples' homes.
All enquiries are by email and you will have a response within a few hours and certainly no more than 24 hours.
