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Hello, I’m Cornetta Williams Walker, a Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist, and Trainer with more than twenty years of experience. My work focuses on developing services and supporting professionals in health, legal, and community sectors. I specialise in trauma, sex addiction, bereavement, systemic family interventions, and parental alienation.
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore your unique experiences and challenges.
- Discuss strategies for resilience and coping.
- Work collaboratively to develop tailored solutions.
- Focus on building a supportive and trusting relationship.
- Engage in reflective practice to enhance your personal growth.
I aim to create a warm and engaging environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can navigate your journey towards healing and growth.
Personal Touch
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Foster an environment of honesty and connection.
- Explore personal experiences that shape your perspective.
- Emphasise resilience and compassion in our discussions.
- Approach challenges with warmth and strength.
- Encourage growth by stepping outside of comfort zones.
As a Black British, neurodivergent woman and mother, my lived experiences, including those of growing up in care and navigating challenges with mental health and addiction, inform my practice. I believe that growth occurs when we face challenges with courage and determination.
Client Focus
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore the impact of past experiences on current behaviours
- Address issues related to bereavement, separation, and loss
- Work collaboratively to develop coping strategies
- Foster a supportive environment for personal growth
- Utilise my lived experience to enhance understanding and connection
I strive to create a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences, helping them navigate their unique challenges.
Background
- Complex trauma and substance use
- Family systems and mental health
- Expert assessment and intervention
- Supervision for practitioners and services
- Support for clients involved in legal and family court proceedings
I have extensive experience working with absent parents mandated by the court, particularly in cases of parental alienation. My approach is grounded in evidence-based models and systemic practice. Additionally, I host a mental health podcast, interviewing practitioners globally, which enriches my professional perspective. My commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in positive feedback and sustained engagement, ensuring high-quality outcomes for those I support.
Therapy Approach
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore your challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
- Tailor feedback to suit your individual needs.
- Review progress regularly to ensure your goals are being met.
- Utilise my lived experience to foster understanding and connection.
- Focus on keeping you at the heart of the therapeutic process.
I believe that every individual deserves support that resonates with their unique journey.
Therapies explained
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy treats the family as a system, addressing issues within the context of the family unit.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy concentrates on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker resolution of one’s problems.
Systemic
Systemic therapy looks at individuals in the context of their relationships, examining the dynamics of couples and family units.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies in order to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy is designed to help individuals deal with complex emotions and develop better emotional regulation by understanding the roots of their emotional issues.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy is focused on building or rebuilding trust and centers on the relationships and bonds between people, particularly lasting psychological connectedness between humans.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies for dealing with mental health.
Person-Centered Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.
