ABOUT US
Adrianne Brewer
I am a counsellor psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology and a Post-grad diploma in Counselling Psychology. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society. I have a private practice in west London and have been practicing for nearly 20 years.
I provide a space that is safe, confidential and non-judgmental to help explore issues and and find a way to reflect. Within this space, we can find resilience and clarity. In my work I consider "how can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?" Carl Rogers
Therapy is not just about finding solutions to problems but an indispensable place for personal growth.
I was born in Toronto, Canada and lived briefly in the USA before coming to the UK in 1989. I went to university in Canada and the US and started my psychology education in London, after an earlier career in advertising and marketing. I took up rowing on the Thames about 8 years ago which is where I met Jack. He was one of my coaches at Tideway Scullers School and I try to get on the river as often as possible.
Jack Carr
I’ve spent most of my working life of 20 years as a rowing coach and in that time I have coached to an elite and international level. Coaching at Tideways Scullers was where I met Adrianne and from there we decided to join forces and try to better the mental health of others.
I’ve nurtured athletes from being beginners and taking them right through to international level competitions. Having seen people I’ve coached and developed go on to compete at World Championships and Olympics.
The human mind has been a fascination of mine all my life and how it can be developed and used to help unlock people’s abilities. I found my strengths in coaching revolved around psychology and building athletes mental strengths to achieve incredible things.
The passion I’ve had for working closely with individuals and also teams has given me great experience and knowledge to help others in many fields of work. I’ve now used my passion and knowledge of the mind by studying and qualifying to instruct and help others in mental health awareness and mental health first aid.
WHAT WE OFFER
IN HOUSE
COUNSELLING
A qualified, experienced BACP and BPS accredited psychotherapist will provide one-to-one single session psychotherapy in a completely confidential setting. Employees can come once or return as often as they feel the need for professional support, at no cost to them.
In some cases, individuals may be recommended short term, regular sessions.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
This gives employees a basic understanding of mental health, some common challenges and how to spot them. You will learn how to engage with someone suffering with mental health difficulties and you will be equipped with tools to help you look after yourself and others.
We recommend everyone in the business take part in this as it is critical for the culture of the workplace if the C-suite is seen to be participating and giving it credibility.
BECOMING A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER
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To qualify you will attend either a one day or two day course. You will learn about the most common mental health problems including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia. Additionally, you will earn practical tools to help you support others, know how to respond in a crisis situation and how to guide someone to appropriate support.
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You will receive a certificate of completion from MHFA England which does not have an expiry date.
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
1 in 6 workers will experience depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress at any one time
1 in 5 people take a day off due to stress yet 90% of these people cite a different reason for their absence
69% of UK line managers say supporting employee wellbeing is a core skill but only 13% have received mental health training.
35% of line managers have reported wanting basic training in common mental health conditions.
from McManus, Bebbington, Jenkins, Brugha, Mental Health and Wellbeing in England:Adult Psychiatric Morbidity