Experience

In addition to my private practice, I have experience as an Honorary Psychotherapist in Secondary NHS Mental Health Services, where I provided longer term therapy for women with reported experience of sexual abuse in childhood.

I have worked with various third sector organisations, providing therapeutic support for adults referred by SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), as well as young people (aged 14- 25) and survivors of suicide, domestic violence and childhood abuse and neglect.

As a supervisor, I have worked for a counselling charity offering both group and individual supervision for counselling staff.

Professional Memberships

HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered Art Psychotherapist

BAAT member (British Association of Art Therapists)

EMDR UK Association

MNCPS (Acc.) National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

Further information

I have insurance, enhanced DBS clearance and am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

Qualifications

Diploma Supervision
EMDR Europe Accredited Training, Parts 1-4
MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy
Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Arts
Certificate in Counselling Skills

Further Training

Intergenerational Trauma
Somatic Trauma Therapy
CATT Levels 1 & 2 - CBT informed trauma protocol
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

CPD workshops

I invest heavily in my continuing professional development and, in addition to the in depth, longer term, trainings detailed above I engage in periodic workshops.

Over the years, this has included: Working with Autism and Neurodivergence; Integrating Polyvagal Theory in Practice; Working with Diversity, Shame and Anxiety; Understanding Mentalisation; Compassion Focused Therapy; Pre-Trial Therapy...