Academic / Professional
- BSc. (Hons) Psychology.University of York
- 3 year Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy York Psychotherapy Training institute
- MSc Gestalt Psychotherapy Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute ( University of Derby)
- UKCP Accredited Supervisor. Metanioa
Accrediting Bodies
- Accredited member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- Accredited member of Gestalt Psychotherapy and Training Institute (GPTI)
- Accredited Member of UK Association of Gestalt Practitioners
- Accredited member of European Association for Gestalt Therapy
Continuing Professional Development
I abide by the mandatory UKCP reaccreditation process which requires me to take part in:
- On going consultative and peer supervision for reflection or support surrounding my client case load
- Regular attendance at conferences, workshops and training courses (Sample of trainings)
- Continuing study of relevant books and journals
- Member of the Relational Change Movement
EXPERIENCE
- Over 20 years as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Private Practice
- Over 10 years as a clinical supervisor
- Over 12 years of working as an Affilliate Counsellor on Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
- Experience working as a counsellor in an NHS Primary Care Trust
- Experience working in a Psychiatric Hospital.