More about Colin Mawhinney
Human Givens Psychotherapist, Supervisor
Not availability at present
Works with adults and couples
Welcomes both private and NHS referrals, and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Holds an Enhanced DBS certificate.
About me: I grew up in Belfast, but have lived in Yorkshire for 30 years. I have a background in behaviour change at all levels in the public and private sector, communities and in the health sector. This has provided me with both the breadth and depth of experience for tackling stress and career development issues arising in the workplace and any resulting strain on family life. This includes a deep understanding of the stress and burnout experienced from starting and running a service or a business and how this can be reduced.
My approach: I qualified as an Human Givens Therapist in 2012 and have successfully worked with a wide variety of clients facing many differing challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, addiction, phobias and in particular, stress issues related to the workplace such as support to assist clients to return to work.
I have a particular interest in the resolution of conflicts in relationships and am a trained and qualified mediator. I have specialisms in family relationship mediation including intergenerational and adult-sibling dispute resolution, in addition to couples counselling and support. I also provide mediation and advice for dispute resolution in the workplace.
I am a qualified Mindfulness teacher, having cared for a terminally ill relative, and have run courses in mindfulness for stress at a number of charities in Yorkshire over the past twelve years. This includes a particular focus on working with stress that results from chronic pain and fatigue. I also have experience of working with military veterans, nurses and police.
I am a qualified Supervisor with the Human Givens Institute and have provided clinical supervision to health professionals at a local hospice in Leeds and a drug and alcohol services centre in York.
Qualifications: Human Givens Psychotherapy Diploma, Qualified Supervisor
Memberships: Member of the MHGI