QUALIFICATIONS

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves" Dalai Lama

MSc CBP ( Distinction ), PG Dip CBP, PG Cert CBP, Adv Dip CBT, Dip EH P NLP, BA Hons

From 2006 - 2010 I studied at the University of Derby, where in 2007, I completed a University Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Skills and Studies. I then enrolled on Derby University's internationally renowned Master of Science ( MSc ) in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy ( CBP). In 2008 I completed the Post Graduate Certificate in CBP and in 2009 the Post Graduate Diploma in CBP. In 2010 I completed the MSc in CBP and was awarded a distinction.

I have also completed Parts 1, 2 & 3 in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR ) by the renowned trainer, Sandi Richman. Having completed the basic training, I then spent 2 years under supervision with an EMDR Consultant and in January 2012 became an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association. 

Prior to my training at Derby University, I worked as a Samaritan for a year and completed an introductory counselling course at Oxford University CE. My interest in psychotherapy and psychology started in 1985 and in 1988 I completed my psychology/sociology degree at the University of Worcester ( BA Hons ). In 1992 I also qualified as a Practitioner of Eriksonian Hypnosis, Psychotherapy and NLP and was awarded a Diploma ( BHR ).

I have also attended a variety of workshops delivered by experts in the field. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, a 10 week course: MBCT, Christine Padesky: Personality disorders/Resilience, Paul Salkovskis: OCD/Health Anxiety, David Clark: Social Phobia, Nick Grey: PTSD, Ann Hackmann: Imagery, Emily Holmes: Imagery, Jeffrey Young: Schema Therapy NPD, Christopher Fairburn: Eating Disorders, Paul Gilbert: Compassionate Mind, Martina Meuller/James Bennett-Levy: Behavioural Experiments, Martina Mueller/Deborah Lee/Ann Hackmann: PTSD, Edward Watkins: Rumination-Focused CBT, David Westbrook, Helen Kennerley, Martina Mueller/Anne Stewart: Formulation, Ray Novaco: Anger, Ann Ehlers: PTSD, Jack Rachman: OCD, Sandi Richman: Complex Trauma & EMDR, BABCP Annual Conference, Laurel Parnell: EMDR in the Treatment of Adults Abused as Children, Robyn Walser: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Theory and Treatment, Stephen Hayes: Developing Skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

I also worked for over 2 years at the Peel Medical Practice in Tamworth, where I was treating patients with a range of disorders, including depression, addiction, anxiety disorders, PTSD and complex trauma. I now work in private practice in Cheltenham.