Angela Whitmore
Person-centred Psychotherapist
I have worked in a variety of helping professions for over 30 years and have been in the therapy profession for over 16 of those years. I always valued relationships, so becoming a therapist was a natural step. Soon after I qualified, I discovered a love for working with groups and trained in relationship therapy and later qualified as a therapist supervisor. Alongside my therapy practice, I have spent a lot of my career teaching new therapists, up to Bachelor’s degree level and also teaching CPD courses.
My love of groups led me to do a Masters Degree in Community Psychology, which expanded my understanding of power and oppression and has enhanced my practice. I continue to offer 1-1 and relationship therapy, supervision, and training courses on line and face to face. Take a look at the relevant section to find out more.
The Person-Centred Approach
As a deeply ethical approach, the person-centred approach aims to empower individuals to be authentically themselves. At the heart of the approach is a belief that no one person is more important or valuable than another. You are the only person with your experience, and while relationships are invaluable, no one knows your reality better than you. The foundation of the approach is belief in the potential of life – that given the right conditions, people develop in the best way possible. It is these conditions that a person-centred therapist aims to offer.
Facilitating this process is an incredible honour! I am fascinated by how courageous people can be – even (or especially) when they feel vulnerable. If you are unsure about whether this approach could be right for you, feel free to give me a call and we can discuss your needs and whether we can work together.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Living in a world full of conflicts, it can be easy to loose touch with the essence of who we are. People coming for one to one therapy often say they would like help to find themselves, and indeed, this is often the outcome! Whether you're looking to work online or in person, get in touch to book a session or find out more.
Relationship and Group Therapy
Relationship and Group Therapy
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, so having someone with you who is neutral and can hold the space, can be deeply restorative. You might have an immediate pressing issue or maybe you've been struggling to communicate for a while. Whatever the relationship, if you'd like to know more or to book a session, get in touch.
Supervision
Supervision
I work 1-1 and with groups of therapists and helping professionals. As a person-centred supervisor, I will help you to work ethically and to understand any blocks you may have to connecting openly with clients. I have well over ten year's experience as a supervisor of therapists from a wide variety of modalities. Get in touch if you'd like to explore whether we can work together.
Training
Training
I offer a variety of therapist professional development training (CPD) courses from my cozy space in Southampton, or online. I can also visit organisations to deliver training. Follow the link to courses below, and if you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.
Client Testimonials
“A transformational journey.
Anon - Client
The progress I’ve made is not just about resolving past issues; it’s about becoming a more empowered and resolved human being. The transformation I’ve experienced is a testament to the skill, empathy, and genuine care that Ang brings to each session.
When I first started therapy, I was carrying the weight of unresolved childhood issues that seemed to cast a shadow over every aspect of my life. Person centred therapy helped me to accept the past but not allow it to spoil the present. Metaphorically, working with Ang felt like having a skilled surgeon install a missing core part of my brain that was meant to be there from the start.
Who I am now is who I should have been all along, I wish I’d done it sooner."
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