SUE CARTER, CUMBRIA, UK

I initially discovered poetry therapy when I joined a poetry therapy group after the death of my younger brother. Having trained as a counsellor, and experienced many different approaches, I was amazed to experience the depth we reached using this way of working and to discover how powerful therapeutic writing can be. I was so inspired that I embarked on an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes which I successfully completed in 2021.Training to become a Poetry Therapy Practitioner seemed a natural progression.

I have worked for many years as a counsellor, trainer and group facilitator and I am excited to be having this new adventure in my sixties.

My personal development is important to me; I have regular therapy and supervision and I am committed to learning both for my own benefit and to enable me to work more effectively with others.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Poetry Therapy Practitioner in Training

  • MSc Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes 2021

  • Certificate in Person Centred Expressive Therapy 2015

  • Ecotherapy Training 2013

  • Certificate in Groupwork, The Gestalt Centre 2009

  • Certificate in Training Practice 2005

  • Co-Active Coach, Coaches Training Institute 2003

  • Diploma in Person Centred Counselling 1993

  • Advanced Diplomas in Gestalt Therapy 1991

  • Certificate in the Qualification of Social Work CQSW 1983

  • SRN 1977

SPECIAL INTERESTS

  • Working with writing and nature, out of doors when possible

  • Using writing for wellbeing with those in caring roles, to help the development of resilience and self-care. It has taken me many years to learn the importance of this for myself!

  • Ageing

  • Loss and bereavement

Contact Sue Carter