Professional History

 

Professional History Post-Qualification

 
  • 2003 – 2004 Trained in Christian Counselling with All Souls Counselling Service as I served on the team part-time until 2010.
  • 2002 – 2004 Trained in Brief Dynamic Focused Therapy as I served on an adolescent and young persons' counselling service.
  • 2004 Established Private Practice.
  • 2005 Gave training and supervision to the Psychotherapy department of Capio Nightingale Adolescent Mental Health Unit.
  • 2009 Awarded Accreditation with the BACP.
  • 2011–2012 Studied Neuroscience For Psychotherapists – a weekends course created by Peter Afford.
  • 2013–2020, 2022–2024 Received Biblical training at St. Helen's City Summer School.
  • 2013–2022 Received further c.p.d. training with Tavistock Relationships.
  • 2014–2024 Continuing studies in Neuroscience.
  • 2017 Awarded Senior Accreditation with the BACP. N.B. 2025 the criteria changed. To reapply for this qualification in 2026
  • 2020 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Treatment with EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions.
  • 2022 Somatic Experiencing Master Class with Peter Levine.
  • 2023 Supporting and managing self-harm and suicidal ideation.
  • 2024 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy For Trauma, with Pat Ogden.
  • 2025 Training in Polyvagal Theory by Professor of Psychiatry Stephen Porges. 

I have also continued in professional development with further training and studies in trauma, sexual abuse, depression, eating disorders, mindfulness, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidality management, and fertility issues, and issues facing Christians.