My Qualifications

My Professional Registration is with UKCP (2005)

My counselling qualification is:

• Advanced Diploma in Counselling (Southampton 1993)
• I have been registered as a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) since 1996

My psychotherapy qualification is:

• MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy (Derby University 2005)
• Postgraduate Diploma in TA Psychological Studies (Middlesex University 2003)
• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Certificate (4 years) (Metanoia Institute 2001)

I also hold:

• Certificate in Couple Counselling Work (Metanoia Institute 2008)
• Certificate in Advanced Cognitive-Behavioural Skills (Level 3 - 2007)
• Certificate in Pastoral Counselling
• Certificates gained from Specialist Workshops in:
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and its effects on the body
  • Working with Gender Variant Clients
  • Working with Depressed and Suicidal Clients
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Murder

Supervision:

• Diploma in Supervision course 2006-2007 - Sherwood Institute
  One year contract working with Portsmouth Counselling Service supervising qualified and trainee counsellors - Sept 2006 - Aug 2007
• I originally trained as a supervisor with Cruse in 1997 and updated it with workshops at Sobell House, Oxford.
• My supervision skills are based on extensive practical experience backed up with theoretical training. The feedback from those I have supervised is extremely positive. I worked as a Cruse Supervisor after working as trainer and facilitator for many years with Winchester Bereavement Support.
• I have clients in my private practice to whom I offer supervision and I also see students for therapy.