Qualifications and training
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University of St. Andrews, BSc (Hons) Physiology.
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University of Reading, Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Level 7, Distinction) and Postgraduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Theory and Counselling Skills (Level 7, Distinction).
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Terapia, London, Postgraduate Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision (accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy UKCP and validated by Middlesex University).
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No5 Young People, Reading, Certificate in Counselling Young People (BACP endorsed).
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Reading Local Safeguarding Children Board, Designated Persons Safeguarding Training.
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Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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On the BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists approved by the UK Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
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Approved Supervisor for Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
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Member of Reading Therapies Group Committee
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Enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (updated November 2018)
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Regular top-up training in safeguarding, therapeutic skills and other aspects of working with children, young people and adults
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Recognised and approved therapy provider for BUPA and other major health insurance and EAP companies
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Continuing professional development to update, explore and extend knowledge and understanding of issues affecting my clients and my work with them.




