Individuals & Couples Counselling Newport

About Synchrony Counselling Services

We are a group of experienced counsellors who set Synchrony up to share our marketing, administration and facilities. By sharing costs and resources we believe we combine a very competitive service with the benefits of a larger agency. All of us agree to work to Synchrony’s professional standards and pricing structure. By chosing Synchrony you have the assurance that all our counsellors are professional, qualified and adhere to the British Associations of Counsellors and Pyschotherapist’s code of ethics. At Synchrony we put the client first.

Meet the team

Derek Goodlake

MBACP (Accred), UKCRP Reg Ind. Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Member EMDR Assoc. UK & Ireland, MBCS, CITP

I am a psychodynamic/integrative counsellor, CBT and EMDR therapist.

My areas of expertise include: Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Divorce, Grief, OCD, Phobia, PTSD, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Separation, Sexuality, Stress and Trauma.

My qualifications are: MA Integrative Counselling. Dip Counselling, EMDR Stages 1 to 3, Post Graduate Foundation Training in CBT.

David Furminger

MBACP, MBPS

I’m a qualified and experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor.

I work with a variety of problems including, depression and anxiety, confidence, self-esteem and anger, relationship and identity issues, abuse and addictive behaviour.

I have worked in many settings including, the NHS, community agencies and education since 1997 and offer individual, solution focused or long-term help for adults and young people.

My qualifications are: MSc. Counselling Psychology. Dip. Therapeutic Counselling

Helen Thomas

MBACP

I am an integrative counsellor, experienced in motivational interviewing and solution focused counselling.

My expertise includes working with disability, long term illness, drug use as well as relationships, bereavement and other concerns.I work short and long term with clients.

I work in the voluntary and education sectors.

My qualifications are: Dip. Counselling, BSC Applied Biology.