ABOUT ME
I started studying Counselling as a post-graduate in Psychology in the early 1990's but felt that I needed to experience more of life before I could embody the therapist I wanted to be.
I have over 10 years experience in the NHS working on projects and supporting staff in a Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. I have completed four years advanced clinical training as a Psychotherapist in the field of Transactional Analysis and hold a Diploma in TA Practice. I have specific experience in youth and bereavement services along with general counselling work. I have a particular interest in early attachment.
TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
TA Clinical Psychotherapy Training (Wealden Psychology)
UKATA Diploma in TA Practice
TA Foundation Certificate
TA 101
Certificate in Counselling Skills
BSc (Hons) Psychology
I also have specific training in the following areas:
Couples Counselling
Severe & complex trauma
Treating traumatised children
Contemporary Approaches to Eating Disorders
CRUSE Certificate in Bereavement Training
Working with trauma
Telephone Support
PACE Workshop (Dan Hughes); Attachment Focused Treatment for Childhood Trauma & Abuse
MEMBERSHIPS & INSURANCE
I am a member of the following professional organisations and work according to their Ethical Codes:
UKATA (United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis)
BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
ITAA (International Association of Transactional Analysis)
EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis)
UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy)
I have therapist professional indemnity insurance & can provide certification if required.
All of my work is supervised by a qualified and registered UKCP supervisor.