Having studied Psychology at university, I worked as a teacher in secondary schools, specialising in supporting young people with additional needs. I then trained as a psychodynamic counsellor at the University of Cambridge.
I am an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework.
Through PTUK (Play Therapy UK), I also trained as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner (Christchurch University, Canterbury) and then a Play Therapist (Leeds Beckett University). This training included usng expressive arts which I often incorporate into therapy with adults and young people.
I work as an independent counsellor and psychotherapist both privately and in secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. I am also an associate counsellor with HCCN (Huntingdon Community Cancer Network).
I qualified as a supervisor through Terapia (London) and supervise counsellors working with adults and young people, as well as school staff supporting young people.
My private practice is based in Houghton, near Huntingdon.
I have a degree in Psychology and a teaching qualification (PGCE).
My counselling qualifications are
Certificate in Counselling (University of Cambridge)
Advanced Diploma in Counselling (Psychodynamic) (University of Cambridge),
Postgraduate Certificate in Play Therapy (Christchurch University)
Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy (Leeds Beckett University)
Postgraduate Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision (Terapia, University of Middlesex)
I have worked with young people for over 30 years, initially as a secondary school teacher, (mainly working with young people with additional needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, and emotional difficulties) and, over the past 10 years, as a therapist.
My work as a counsellor has included working at Centre 33 with young people, counselling in secondary schools and providing play therapy in several primary schools.
I have worked in private practice for over ten years, working with both adults and young people.
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