Counselling & Psychotherapy with Jan Kerr


Jan Kerr MA (Hons), M Litt, Pg Dip Counselling, MBACPA
Accredited counsellor, accredited supervisor and accredited trainer in private practice


  • BACP accredited post graduate diploma in counselling, University of Strathclyde
  • Person Centred Therapy Britain Post-diploma Certificate in Supervision
  • M Litt post graduate degree, University of Aberdeen
  • MA (Honours) degree, University of Aberdeen
  • registered, accredited counsellor with BACP
  • registered, accredited supervisor (Individuals) with BACP
  • registered, accredited trainer with COSCA
  • UKRC registered independent counsellor
  • individual member of WAPCEPC
  • accredited counsellor/psychotherapist (BACP) with COSCA
  • full member of PCT Scotland
  • chair of the Aberdeen Counselling Forum

    Present experience:
  • counsellor and co-ordinator at Mearns Counselling Services linked to NHS Grampian offering support to surgeries in the Mearns
  • counsellor at CLAN offering support to cancer patients, family members and bereavement counselling to those who have lost someone through cancer
  • one to one supervisor and group supervisor at CLAN
  • tutor on counselling skills programme at the University of Aberdeen
  • CPD trainer at the University of Aberdeen
  • CPD trainer at Aberdeen City Council
  • CPD trainer at NHS Grampian
  • trainer of counselling skills and telephone skills at CLAN. This course has recently received Full Validation Status as a specialist course by COSCA
  • affiliate counsellor for various Employee Assistance Programme companies
  • trainer of counselling skills/listening skills seminars
  • trainer of bereavement and loss and change seminars
  • one-to-one and group supervisor of health professionals and social workers

    Past Experience:
  • supervisor for Rape and Abuse Support
  • supervisor for Barnardo's Rollercoaster Bereavement Project
  • outreach alcohol counsellor throughout South and Central Aberdeenshire
  • supervisor with AACS
  • counselling clients with mental health issues
  • befriender in hospice, retreat and homeless hostel
  • tutor of Women's Studies at University of Aberdeen
  • academic and business background

    I work within the Ethical Framework of the BACP and honour the values contained within it. In keeping with the framework, I receive regular supervision from an external counselling supervisor as a means of maintaining my effectiveness as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. I also undertake regular personal and professional development activities to enhance and further develop my practice.

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    Stonehaven
    Near Aberdeen