Training, Qualifications & Experience:

Training & Qualifications

I started my counselling training in 2016 and qualified in 2020, passing the external exam in January 2020.

  • 2022: CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

  • 2021: OCN Level 3 Certificate in Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence (ISVA)

  • 2020: BACP Certificate of Proficiency

  • 2020: CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

  • 2018: CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

  • 2017: CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

  • 2016: Level 1 Certificate Introduction to Counselling

CPD [Continuing Professional Development]

I have regular, ongoing CPD, as required by the membership of my professional organization (BACP). My training includes the following:

  • CPD Certificate - Polyvagal Theory - Managing Anxiety & Trauma

  • CPD Certificate - Working with Somatic Intelligence & Therapeutic Wisdom

  • CPD Certificate - Working with Soul - Exploring EDI, Religion & Spirituality

  • CPD Certificate - Advanced Memory Reconsolidation & Flash Technique

  • CPD Certificate - Memory Reconsolidation & Flash Technique

  • CPD Certificate - Online and Telephone Counselling

  • CPD Mindfulness Training

  • CPD Certificate in Shame & Trauma Informed Practice

Experience

I have had experience of working with trauma and PTSD/CPTSD, since 2019, including with:

  • Military veterans & serving military personnel from all services (Royal Navy, Army and RAF).

  • Members of the Emergency Services including police force.

  • Survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and historic childhood abuse and childhood sexual abuse - female, male and LGBTQ+. 

  • Adult survivors of parents with Alcohol Use Dependency (alcoholic parents).

I also have experience of working with:

  • Members of the farming community.

  • Male clients as well as female.

  • Heterosexual and LGBTQ+ clients.

Other client issues I have worked with include:

Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, flashbacks, night-terrors, panic attacks, sleeping issues, EUPD, anger issues, self-harm, unhealthy coping mechanisms, eating disorders, OCD/Pure OCD, low self-esteem / confidence issues, shame, sadness, loneliness / isolation, relationship / communication issues, disconnection, dissociation, body image issues, sexuality / gender issues, loss and grief (including loss of a pet), historic child sexual abuse, rape, incest, domestic violence and domestic abuse, infidelity, identifying patterns of behaviour, spirituality, menopause, childhood trauma / neglect, abandonment, rejection, becoming single, emotions stored in the body, working with feelings.

Supervision

I have regular supervision as required by my professional organization (BACP), which helps me to support clients. This is in a safe, confidential environment with therapists who are also qualified supervisors.