Training, qualifications & experience
I was awarded Accreditation status in 2005 by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am on their approved Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Heath and Social Care.
- CSCT Certificate in Counselling Skills- 1999
- CSCT Certificate in Counselling Theory-1999
- DipHe in Integrative Counselling -2001
- Post Qualifying Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People-2005
- Certificate of Completion (96hrs) of Somatic Trauma Therapy Training -2013
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- CPCAB-Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
I have also completed extensive training and have experience in:
-CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
-Creative Approaches
-Grief Therapy
-Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Stress Reduction
-Childhood Trauma and dissociative disorders.
I have a particular interest in:
-Reducing anxiety and stress
-PTSD
-Wellbeing and Mindfulness
-Spirituality.
I also have experience working with depression, relationship issues, self-esteem and identity and with young people.
Areas of work
Abortion Abuse Affairs and betrayals Anger management Anxiety Attachment disorder Bereavement Bullying Cancer Child related issues Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME Depression Dissociation Domestic violence Emotional abuse Family issues Generalised anxiety disorder Infertility Low self-confidence Low self-esteem Miscarriage Panic disorder Passive aggressive behaviour Physical abuse Post-traumatic stress disorder Pregnancy and birth Redundancy Relationship issues Seasonal affective disorder Self-harm Sexual abuse Spirituality Stress Suicidal thoughts Trauma Work related stress |
I am a registered accredited member of the
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(BACP) and abide by their Code of Ethics and Ethical Framework. I am committed to ongoing professional development and have regular supervision for my work. If you have any queries at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. |