About Me

I began training in 2014, recognising through my own life experience and career background, that when we are challenged in life, finding the right person to talk to can make a real difference. This training is a continuous commitment and includes dedication to personal reflection as well as ongoing professional development.

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Qualifications

I have a first class BA Hons in Integrative- Relational Counselling from Middlesex University

EMDR certificate

Person-Centred Experiential - Counselling For Depression

Restorative Approach Practitioner

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Experience

Along with my private practice, I also have spent several years working with community organisations. I passionately believe that counselling should be available to anyone who seeks it and I have offered therapeutic support in local community spaces, charities offering counselling to families, young people and education systems and am currently working alongside the NHS. 

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Continuous Professional Development:

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compassionate inquiry 

suicide & self harm: dealing with distress

trauma and the body: dissociation and somatisation

Child Sexual Abuse

negotiating the enduring trauma imprint in critical incidents

trauma and major incidents

the effects of trauma on children's brain development

working at relational depth

walk and talk therapy

introduction to internal family systems

polyvagal theory

Climate Psychology: Facing the Climate Crisis

Psychedelic Practitioner Foundations Programme

existential courage

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I am a registered and accredited member of the BACP and as such, I am committed to working within its professional standards including the ethical framework, regular supervision and ongoing CPD. I am also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.

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