I have several years' experience of working in a wide variety of settings. Here are some more details about my training and experience:
Counselling Qualifications
- BA Hons First in Counselling & Psychotherapy at Edge Hill University
- Person-Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression Cert at University of Lancashire
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice at University of Sussex
I continue to learn from the latest research to build on my experience and inform my practice. I have also undertaken training in many other specific areas via continuing professional development, including:
- Gender Inclusivity
- Domestic Abuse and Violence
- Safeguarding Level 3 - Children and Adults
- Equality and Diversity
- Owen McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
- Mental Capacity Act
Experience
My professional experience includes face-to-face, video and phone counselling in a wide range of settings:
- Private practice
- Counselling through Employment Assistant Programmes, such as Health Assured
- Bereavement Counselling Services
- NHS Talking Therapies
Professional Membership and Accreditation
I have an MBACP Accredited Professional Registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP register is accredited under the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) under their Accredited Registers programme.
The PSA is an independent, government-accountable body that sets the quality standards for health and care practitioners. By achieving this accreditation, the BACP demonstrates that its register meets high standards in governance, standard-setting, education, and complaints handling.
MBACP (Accred) Membership Number: 00966503
I have an enhanced DBS check and I am fully insured.