I am a fully qualified, UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and member of the United Kingdom of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I hold full professional indemnity insurance and hold an enhanced DBS certificate. I am trained as an integrative counsellor meaning I integrate more than one theoretical approach into my work with clients allowing me to draw upon on a range of teachings in order to best support my clients needs.
Accreditation/Registration:
- UKCP Registered Therapist
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling – Middlesex University
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling – Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling – Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Counselling Studies Level 3 – Peterborough Regional College
- Counselling Skills Level 2 – New College Stamford
- Introduction to Counselling Concepts – New College Stamford
- Cruse Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Course
Qualifications (Couples Counselling):
- Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling
- Lets Talk About Sex – Working with Sexual Issues in Relationships
- Working with Anger in Couples Counselling
- Using Genograms/Systemic Question in Couples Counselling
- Awareness of Mental Health Issues in Couples Counselling
- Awareness of Domestic Violence in Couples Counselling
- Awareness of Children’s Safeguarding in Couples Counselling
Experience:
- Volunteer Counsellor – Relate Leicester Branch
- Volunteer Counsellor – Mind Cambridgeshire Branch
- Volunteer Counsellor – Cruse Bereavement Stamford / Peterborough Branch
Continuing Professional Development:
It is an ethical requirement for all counsellors to seek continued professional development through the attendance of training courses, workshops and seminars and I actively seek to do this in order to increase both my knowledge and self awareness.