ABOUT ME

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My background is in education and I spent many years working as a teacher and Head of House in a secondary school, with a responsibility for pastoral care and mental health. Through this role, I developed a passion for helping people become the best version of themselves and decided to train as a counsellor. I can honestly say that undertaking this training has been the most challenging, yet rewarding and enriching experience I have ever encountered.

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I have experience of working in agencies as a volunteer counsellor, including Redlands Counselling and the YMCA, and most recently I have worked as a counsellor and Mental Health Lead within a Secondary school. I currently work as a tutor for adults on counselling courses alongside my Private Practice.

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I have personal experience of caring responsibilities, both as a child and as an adult, and brought this experience into my school role where I was the Lead Practitioner for Young Carers for a number of years.

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In addition to carrying out the counselling role within school, I also sought out the best interventions for young people within the community. I have built good relationships with many professionals, including CAMHS, and am confident and competent in making onward referrals when counselling is not the best option.

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I have a strong belief in maintaining an excellent level of self-care; in order to offer the best to you, I recognise the vital importance of taking care of me. I achieve this through engaging in activities that help me unwind and destress; walking in nature, photography and playing and listening to music. I also attend regular Supervision sessions with an experienced supervisor which enables me to consider alternative perspectives and ensure I am always working safely, ethically and in the best informed manner possible.

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COUNSELLING CORE TRAINING

CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Working with Young People Counselling Certificate
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Theory
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

ACADEMIC AND TEACHING

PGCE (Secondary) with Qualified Teacher Status - University of Bath
BSc (Hons) Health and Community Studies - Bournemouth University

SAFEGUARDING

Level 3 Safeguarding Children - Local Safeguarding Children Boards - regular refreshers undertaken
Risk Assessment of Domestic Abuse and MARAC Process - Bournemouth Borough Council
Level 2 Safeguarding Children - Local Safeguarding Children Boards

MENTAL HEALTH

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - LivingWorks

Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Accreditation - MHFA England

Youth Mental Health First Aider Training - MHFA England

Self Harm Essential Knowledge Course - Self Harm UK

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRACTITIONER SKILLS IN EATING DISORDERS (63 Hours)
National Centre for Eating Disorders

ARFID: AN INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
University of Winchester

AUTISTIC PERSPECTIVES ON EATING DISORDERS AND ARFID
Reframing Autism

ADHD In The Therapy Room
Aspire Autism Consultancy

REGISTRATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

ANXIETY UK APPROVED THERAPIST

All certification available on request