Wirral Group – Independent Practitioners Network

We are looking for link groups, and are open to new members.

Please get in touch if you are based on the Wirral, Liverpool or Chester.

Group Contact: Lucy Holbrook
Telephone 0345 337 2927 or 0785 122 6029

Lucy Holbrook

Tel: 0345 337 2927 or 0785 122 6029

I have over 20 years experience working therapeutically with individuals, groups and organisations offering training courses, workshops, coaching and body mind therapy.

I work in a relational and reflective way and my approach focuses on the link between our feelings and thoughts and the impact this has on our capacity to

manage our emotions
learn
build relationships
make conscious behaviour choices that serve us well.

I see my role as a facilitator of a journey of discovery that enables people to find ways that help them increase their sense of well-being, embrace change where necessary and enhance their personal and organizational effectiveness.

I have a Diploma in Postural Integration, I am an accredited Protective Behaviours trainer and a Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) Instructor.
I attend relevant workshops and training regularly to ensure I continuously develop my skills, knowledge and experience.

Kate Tosney

Tel: 01925 730123

Kate Tosney has over 4 years experience in various clinical and sports settings. She qualified in Swedish massage in 2004, and then went on to gain her level 3 in Sports Massage Therapy in 2009. In 2011 Kate achieved her VTCT Level 4 in Sports Massage Therapy. Since then she has gone on to develop her skills and interest in this field, as well as achieving qualifications in Advanced Clinical Massage, Myofascia Release and Trigger Point Therapy in 2014.

Since qualifying Kate has worked at Saint Helens and Caldy Rugby Clubs, as well as regularly attending running and biking events providing massage.

Kate offers different levels of massage depending on your needs. It can be relaxing to assist with general tension and stress and deeper to deal with sports injuries, training issues or long term tension.

Kate is also a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Katie Kocik

Tel: 07842319708
katie.kocik@outlook.com

My name is Katie Kocik, I am a Psychotherapist undergoing advanced training in in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I have more than 200 hours of work with clients to date and undergo monthly supervision from a highly experienced Psychotherapist. I am fully insured and hold a valid advanced DBS Certificate.

I am a fully registered Medical Doctor and General Practitioner (MB ChB, DRCOG,MRCGP) having graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2007. I completed my GP training in Merseyside in 2012. I currently work part-time for a vibrant NHS GP Practice in Liverpool.

I offer low-cost Psychotherapy and Counselling to individuals over 18 years old. I work from my own home in South Liverpool, a quiet and pleasant environment that is easily reached by transport links. Sessions are either 60 or 90 minutes long and are available during both daytime and evenings (of weekdays only). Sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly- this is decided on an individual basis.

Arthur “Stan” Lockley

Tel: 0151 638 4940 / 07738973981

My background is in nursing, I am qualified in Adult and Mental Health Nursing. The majority of my 41 year career has been in many aspects of mental health work. I have been a trained counsellor for 18 years. My approach is integrative, and has involved working with people with a full range of problems which affect people in every day life, as well as working with mental health related issues. I am a supervisor for counsellors and trained nurses and other mental health professions. I am also a trained Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, practising within the NHS since 2001, and I have gained various CBT qualifications, including Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. I am also a qualified teacher and have been head of programme for nursing and counselling courses. I am an Honorary Tutor in CBT at a local university. I also have extensive experience in forensic mental health issues.