My Qualifications
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and work within their code of ethics, which ensures that I work safely and ethically at all times.
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I have professional indemnity insurance and have an enhanced DBS certificate. I am also registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
My qualifications from the Heartwood Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy in Devon are as follows:
- Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 5 – CPCAB) (2014)
- Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4 – CPCAB) (2010)
- CBT – Levels, 1, 2 & 3 (2010)
I have also attained the following:
- Reiki – (2008)
- Diploma in Complementary Therapies – and stress management (1997)
- Registered Nurse – level 2 (1981 – 2000)
Additional training completed:
- Treating Survivors of Coercive Control in Narcissistic Abuse (2024)
- Releasing Trauma Safely – One Day CPD Workshop (2024)
- Understanding and Treating Complex PTSD (2023)
- Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice (2022)
- A Guide To What Every Therapist Should Know About Working With Psychiatric Drugs – (2020)
- Counselling & “The Twelve Step Fellowship’s” Training – (2019)
- Working With Anger – (2018)
- Understanding & Working With Eating Disorders – (2018)
- Understanding & Working With Shame – (2017)
- TA101 – Key Concepts Of TA Theory – (2017)
- Introduction To Building A Coaching Approach – (2016)
- Working With Relational Trauma / Dealing With Disorganised Attachment (2016)
- Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery – (2016)
- Child Sexual Abuse – Hope For Healing – (2016)
- Attachment Theory Training – (2016)
- Working With Eating Disorders – (2014)
- Nature Therapy – (2014)
- The Transpersonal In Practice – (2014)
- Working With Clients Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse – (2014)
- Introduction To Systemic Family Therapy – (2012)
- Working With Trauma (Somatic Experiencing) – (2012)
- “Breaking The Taboo” (Working with clients who have experienced suicide) – (2011)
- Child Protection Foundation Course – (2010)
- CAMHS Trainings (To support children & young people) – (2010)
- Tackling Domestic Violence & Abuse – (2010)
- Sexual Abuse & Related Issues – (2009)
Additionally, I have four years experience as a Volunteer Counsellor with Young Devon, working with young people.