Training and Experience
I am an accredited member of the BACP and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework
My extensive training at Spectrum, a centre for humanistic therapy, has included the following courses
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Oxford Cambridge and RSA Certificate in Counselling Skills
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Spectrum One Year Course in Psychotherapy
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Spectrum Postgraduate Certificate in Psychotherapy
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Basic Sexuality
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Childhood Sexual Abuse: Occurrence and Prevention
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Working with Anger
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Developing Clinical Skills
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Brief Therapy
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Online Therapy training
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Fathers and Daughters
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Working with Couples training
I have continued my training in the following fields
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The Power of Intimacy - with Esther Perel and Terry Real
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Working with Men - with Terry Real
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Relational Life Therapy (RLT) - with Terry Real - Levels 1-3 - Certified RLT Practitioner
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The Relational Brain - with Terry Real & Juliane Taylor Shore
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Compassionate Inquiry Certificate of training - with Gabor Maté - world-renowned addiction expert who specialises in trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development.
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Foundations of Polyvagal-Informed Practice training with Deb Dana who worked alongside and collaborated with proposer of the theory, Professor Stephen Porges, for many years.
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Relational Parenting - with Terry Real and Belinda Berman-Real
Before setting up private practice, I have been a volunteer counsellor with the Place2Be – working with children in schools, where I have received extensive training - and at Mountfield GP Surgery. I have also worked as a counsellor at Haringey Women’s Forum working with women in difficult situations and as a Samaritan where I spoke to and worked with people in crisis.
I am committed to continued professional development and regularly attend courses to further my knowledge and experience.
I am also in regular supervision with a BACP Senior accredited member and accredited Supervisor to ensure the highest standard of care and in personal therapy for my own growth and self care.
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