Experience
In addition to my private practice, I have experience as an Honorary Psychotherapist in an NHS secondary mental health service, providing long term therapy for women with reported experience of sexual abuse in childhood.
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Over the years, I have worked for a number of third sector organisations, offering therapeutic services for young people (aged 14 - 25), individuals referred by SARC (Sexual Abuse Referral Centre) and GP practices, as well as adult survivors of suicide, domestic violence and childhood abuse and neglect
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As clinical lead at a community counselling service, I facilitated both group and individual supervision for counselling staff. With a background in education, I am passionate about experiential learning; developing and delivering training workshops centred on creative and trauma informed approaches to therapy.
Qualifications
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Diploma Supervision - The Link Centre
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EMDR Europe Accredited Training, Parts 1-4 - Sian Morgan of Trauma Aid UK
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MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy - IATE / London Metropolitan University
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PGDip. The Therapeutic Application of the Arts - IATE / London Metropolitan University
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Certificate in Counselling Skills ​- IATE (Institute for Arts in Therapy & Education)
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MA Theatre Education - Goldsmiths, University of London
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PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - Swansea University
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BA (Hons) English - UCNW, now Bangor University
Further Training
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Autism & Mental Health - National Centre for Autism and Mental Health
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Psychotherapeutic Work with ​Intergenerational Trauma - CONFER
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Somatic Trauma Therapy - Babette Rothschild
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CATT Levels 1 & 2 (CBT informed trauma protocol) - Dr Carlotta Raby
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - Dr Russ Harris
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Grassroots Suicide Prevention
CPD: Continuing Professional Development
I invest heavily in my continuing professional development. In addition to the longer term trainings and qualifications detailed above, I engage in workshops, conferences, further reading and research, as well as ongoing supervision, peer consultations and personal therapy. Areas of particular interest include: intergenerational, racial, complex (attachment) trauma and C-PTSD, as well as sensory trauma and ADHD, Autism and AutDHD.​
Professional Memberships
HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered Arts Psychotherapist*
BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists)
EMDR UK Association
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*Art Psychotherapist/Art Therapist is a protected title and a state regulated profession in the UK
Additional information
I have insurance, enhanced DBS clearance and am registered with the ICO