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.