About me
About me
About me
About me
About me
How can I help you?
How can I help you?
How can I help you?
How can I help you?
I qualified in 2004 and have worked extensively at home and abroad. I’ve gained a great deal of expertise in helping people work through their experiences with many of life's difficulties – such as depression, family issues, self-harm, addictions and compulsivity, childhood abuse, sexual trauma and struggles with mental health issues.
I qualified in 2004 and have worked extensively at home and abroad. I’ve gained a great deal of expertise in helping people work through their experiences with many of life's difficulties – such as depression, family issues, self-harm, addictions and compulsivity, childhood abuse, sexual trauma and struggles with mental health issues.
I qualified in 2004 and have worked extensively at home and abroad. I’ve gained a great deal of expertise in helping people work through their experiences with many of life's difficulties – such as depression, family issues, self-harm, addictions and compulsivity, childhood abuse, sexual trauma and struggles with mental health issues.
About me
I qualified in 2004 and have worked extensively Nationally and Internationally.
I’ve gained a great deal of expertise in helping people work through their experiences with many of life's difficulties – such as depression, family issues, self-harm, addictions and compulsivity, childhood abuse, sexual trauma and struggles with mental health issues.
My professional accreditations
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I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
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I am an accredited Counsellor of the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC)
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I am a member of the International Centre of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
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My Qualifications
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BSc Hons: Psychology/Sociology
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Post Graduate Diploma: Advanced Counselling and Supervision
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PgCE/Professional Certificate of Education
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Diploma: Systemic Family Therapy
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Diploma: Advanced Therapeutic Counselling
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Diploma: Sex Addiction & Compulsivity
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Post-Qualifying Advanced Certificate: Working with Eating Disorders
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Lecturer in Counselling at Cardiff and the Vale College
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Other training courses completed
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
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CRAFT Training Programme (Drug and Alcohol Services) Certification
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Motivational Interviewing Course Certification
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Option 2 Training Programme Certification
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Advanced Sexuality Course Certification
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Therapeutic Relationships Certification
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Creative Counselling Certification
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Substance Misuse Certification
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Managing Trauma
Clients are individuals and I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all approach to counselling. It’s important to find what works and what speaks to my clients. And it’s not always traditional talk therapy. I use anything and everything to bring out the ‘unsaid’ words!
I have found that using creativity in working brings out so many unexpected areas to explore: it's discovery with humour and fun. Tools I use include stones, cards, pictures, drawing, modelling clay, visualisations, toys, games, plastic animals.
It’s a route to motivate change in the most extraordinary ways. I have found that using creative tools is healing and always remembered by the client. Whether a child or an adult, creative tools are healing and effective.
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Committed to quality and safety
I am passionate and committed to continually building and updating my skills and own personal development. I receive regular Supervision from qualified Supervisors.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am bound by its Code of Ethics and Practice for Counsellors, a copy of which is available on request, to ensure safe and contained counselling practice. I also hold proficiencies in Safeguarding and a current DBS.
