About Chloe

About Chloe Swinton in Norwich

I am described as warm, creative, empathetic and grounded. A lover of animals and the natural world. I work holistically with the mind, body and spirit; recognising they are connected. I am fascinated by the mind and becoming a master of it; using visualisations and the power of intentions; in energy and how emotions can manifest in the body, throwing us out of balance; and how vibrational sound physiologically changes the body and alters consciousness, inducing healing. How nature can be transformative.

Background and experience
For over 20 years I have supported a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds, and with a variety of issues. I have had roles in various capacities in local and national charities, such as Missing People, Phoenix Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, Kids Company, Norwich Mind, Norfolk Family Carers, Leeway and Age UK Norfolk. I previously Co-Founded The Caring Space offering low-cost carers counselling in Norfolk, and ran the therapeutic drumming group drumNorwich for three years. I currently work part-time as a Youth Counsellor for MAP in Norwich (please note I only support people aged 18 and over in my private practice).

Having supported many people with ambiguous loss over 20 years (including at Missing People for 10 years) and recognising a vital need for more support and awareness across the country, I founded Ambiguous Loss UK in 2015. I run the Ambiguous Loss Support Group on Facebook. I'm currently writing a self-help style book, offer training on ambiguous loss and working with my unique model, and grief support groups to people experiencing ambiguous loss.

In 2017, I became a Dementia Friend, and have a good understanding of dementia and the impact on loved ones. I'm also one of Norfolk's Domestic Abuse Champions; recognising and supporting people affected by domestic abuse. In 2020, I registered as a Time To Change Champion and trained as a Wellbeing Service Community Champion to help combat stigma around mental health.

Qualifications and further training

Single-Session Therapy with Windy Dryden
Solution Focused Therapy - Level 2 Accredited training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training with Shamash Alidina
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner - Level 1 and 2 EFT International (previously AAMET) Accredited training
Vipassana (10 day silent meditation course)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Certificate
NLP Life Coach Certificate
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Certificate
Reiki Drum Technique, including Mental Reprogramming
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Certificate in Nutrition & Health
Therapeutic Counselling - Level 5 Diploma (Distinction)
Personal Performance Coaching Foundation
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Reiki Practitioner - 1st and 2nd Degree (Usui Reiki)
BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design at Kingston University
Diploma in Art & Design from Middlesex University

I have professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and hold a current Enhanced DBS Certificate. I am a registered member of the professional body; the British Association for Counselling and Psychology (BACP).

BA (Hons), DIP, MBACP (Reg.)

I feel very appreciative for the time with Chloë. She made some fascinating observations and asked thought provoking questions. She was non-judgemental and accepting of feelings and the situation, asking for ideas about solutions from my own inner wisdom. Definitely a real asset and credit to Norfolk Carers Support Counselling Service. - PG

About Chloë

About Chloe Swinton in Norwich