MY LIFE EXPERIENCE THAT HAS ENHANCED MY ROLE AS A COUNSELLOR
I have worked within the Private, Public and Voluntary Sectors during my working career supporting many Individuals in a range of different working spaces and environments.
I have always been interested in people and started a Counselling Course way back whilst living in South Africa. I am a passionate believer in Life Long Learning and studied for a second Masters Degree as a mature student with the University of Manchester and the Open University.
Returning to the UK, I followed my passion and after further study became a fully trained Counsellor. I have worked for Relate as a trained Relationship Counsellor since 2013, and have amassed over 2,400+ hours working with adult couples, families and individuals of all ages.
My Approach & Values:
Psychodynamic and systemic theoretical perspectives and human sexuality relating to relationships
Ethical frameworks and practice
Therapeutic and specialist skills in working with relationship issues and context
Reflexivity and the use of self
My Education:
CPCAB Certificate of Proficiency
Relate CPCAB Diploma in Family Counselling
Relate CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Masters in Psychology
M.Ed in Psychology of Education
BA (Hons) Psychology
PGCE
BA (English and History)
Further Information:
I am a Registered Member of CPCAB and follow their Code of Ethics.
I receive regular clinical supervision.
I am very aware of the importance of Gender Diversity and Inclusion.
I can offer short-term work agree for a certain number of sessions, or on an open-ended basis.
Training & Continuous Professional Development
Anxiety
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Couples and Sex Addiction
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Awareness & Safety
Domestic Violence & Assessment & Intervention
Gender & Sexual Diversity
Impact of Addiction on Families
Internet Online Safety
LGBTQ+ Awareness/Knowledge
Mental Health Awareness
Military Mindset Training
Narrative Therapy
Relationships & Mental Health
Safeguarding/De-escalation and Boundaries
Sexual Violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Understanding & Recognising Sex Addiction
Working with Anger & Rage
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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