Qualifications and training

• University of St. Andrews, BSc (Hons) Physiology.

• University of Reading, Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Level 7, Distinction) and Postgraduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Theory and Counselling Skills (Level 7, Distinction).

• 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). 

• No5 Young People, Reading, Certificate in Counselling Young People (BACP endorsed).

• Reading Local Safeguarding Children Board, Designated Persons Safeguarding Training.

• Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

• On the BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists approved by the UK Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.

• Approved Supervisor for Play Therapy UK (PTUK)

• Member of Reading Therapies Group Committee

• Enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (updated November 2018)

• Regular top-up training in safeguarding, therapeutic skills and other aspects of working with children, young people and adults

• Recognised and approved therapy provider for BUPA and other major health insurance and EAP companies

• Continuing professional development to update, explore and extend knowledge and understanding of issues affecting my clients and my work with them.