Experience:
I am experienced in working with individuals (18+) and am also currently a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer.
I have experience of working as a mentor for counselling students as well as facilitating Personal and Professional Development Groups within a counselling and training agency.
I have also worked previously on various telephone support helplines, including Childline.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked for over 20 years as a editor for UK and US book publishers, specialising in popular psychology, health, self-help, MBS (mind, body, spirit), mindfulness and parenting titles. I was lucky enough to work with many leading experts in their fields, and much of this experience has helped to direct and influence my work as a counsellor.
I am experienced in working with individuals (18+) and am also currently a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer.
I have experience of working as a mentor for counselling students as well as facilitating Personal and Professional Development Groups within a counselling and training agency.
I have also worked previously on various telephone support helplines, including Childline.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked for over 20 years as a editor for UK and US book publishers, specialising in popular psychology, health, self-help, MBS (mind, body, spirit), mindfulness and parenting titles. I was lucky enough to work with many leading experts in their fields, and much of this experience has helped to direct and influence my work as a counsellor.
Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development:
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic (Psychodynamic) Counselling
(Three-year training, accredited by the BACP/British Association of Counselling Professionals)
Assessment of Clients for Counselling (Certificate)
Time-Focused Therapy (Certificate)
Cruse Bereavement Care Foundation Course (Certificate)
Cruse Bereavement Care Face-to-Face Elective (Certificate)
Cruse Bereavement Care Sudden and Traumatic Death (Certificate)
Cruse Bereavement Care Groupwork (Certificate)
8-week Mindfulness Skills and Practice Course
How to Do Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer (OU/BACP)
Professional Membership and Accreditation:
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Professionals).
I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework which can be viewed here: http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/
I also have an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (DBS Check).
I hold professional liability and indemnity insurance, and attend regular clinical supervision to make sure I am providing the best service possible to my clients.
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Professionals).
I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework which can be viewed here: http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/
I also have an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (DBS Check).
I hold professional liability and indemnity insurance, and attend regular clinical supervision to make sure I am providing the best service possible to my clients.