Qualifications, training and experience
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MSc in Counselling Children and Young People
(a Master’s degree in counselling, with a specialist focus on children and young people)
Specialist training in:
Systemic Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-Based Approaches
Creative & Play Therapy
Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Practice
Child Development
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Counselling Children, Young People & Families
Ethical Clinical Practice
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Integrative therapist
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Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
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Open University – Professional CPD in Online Counselling (developed with BACP & CPCAB)
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BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Working Therapeutically with Physical Health
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Working Creatively with Dissociation
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Working with Resistance in Counselling
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Discussing Sex in Therapy
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Online and Telephone Counselling
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Safeguarding Children from Abuse and Neglect
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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights
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Prevent Awareness
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Data Security Awareness
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Over 20 years' experience supporting children, young people, adults and families
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Enhanced DBS Certificate
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Extensive postgraduate research exploring Children and Young People Therapists’ Experiences of Dog-Assisted Therapy
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Ongoing professional development to ensure my practice remains current and evidence-informed

