My Qualifications

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.

Please click here to read the NCPS Code of Ethics

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)
    • Please Note: The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) is not associated with my provision of Reiki services.
  • Diploma in Complementary Therapies – and stress management (1997)
  • Registered Nurse – level 2 (1981 – 2000)

Additional training completed:

  • Accredited Certificate In Facilitating Trauma Effective Release. 2025
  • 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.