Qualifications & Experience

I am a qualified Integrative therapist and have been a Registered Accredited member of the BACP  since 2003 (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)  https://www.bacp.co.uk/ . I am also an accredited EMDR Therapist and a member of EMDR UK https://emdrassociation.org.uk   and an accredited Interpersonal Therapist IPTUK https://www.iptuk.net,  as well as being an affiliate member of the British Psychological Society. I am currently doing a professional Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

As an integrative therapist, I draw from a number of different psychotherapeutic models, including; EMDR, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal/Relational, Transpersonal and Cognitive approaches, in order to tailor the therapy to your individual situation. Drawing from a bio,psycho,social,spiritual model of human development. 

I have spent over 20 years exploring and studying wellbeing and personal growth. I have worked as a qualified therapist in the NHS for over 17 years, as well as working with Employee Assisted Programmes and in Private Practice. 

I have an MSc in leadership and coaching and a BSc in Integrative/Relational Therapy. I am also an experienced qualified Clinical Supervisor.

From my work as a therapist and working in the NHS, I developed an interest in organisational dynamics. I have also studied and worked within organisations to help leaders and managers understand relational dynamics and how, neurobiology, reflexivity and effective communication can bring about organisational change. 

I have completed many additional courses as part of my Continuing Professional Development, including:

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy

• Embodied Relational Therapy.

• Mindfulness training

• City and Guilds in teaching adult learners

• IFS - Internal Family Systems

• IFS informed EMDR

• EMDR 

•  Flash technique, Attachment informed and Intergenerational trauma focused EMDR  

• Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT)

• I am also a qualified Yoga Teacher