Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• BSc. (Hons) Psychology.University of York
• MSc. Psychotherapy. University of Derby

Professional Qualifications/ Accrediting Bodies

• Accredited member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
• Accredited member of Gestalt Psychotherapy and Training Institute (GPTI)
• Graduate member of Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI)

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
• Continuing study of relevant books and journals
• Committee member of the United Kingdom Association of Gestalt Practitioners (UKAGP)
• 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.