My background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MA in Social Work, and a PGDip in Play Therapy, alongside an ongoing commitment to continued professional development (see below, learning and growth are lifelong parts of my practice).

 

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of offering consultation and training to professionals across health, social care, and education. I also deeply value my work as a supervisor, supporting counsellors and therapeutic practitioners who wish to explore the impact of trauma, attachment, and creativity in their work — or to bring these understandings into their reflective practice.

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Reiki may seem an odd addition for someone grounded in science and theory, however belief systems, faith and spirituality are often themes within my client's journey and an important part of who they are. You don't have to engage in this for psychotherapy to be beneficial to you.

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I have completed Shinpiden — the Master level in Usui Reiki Ryoho, as both practitioner and teacher. This training has deepened my understanding of connection, energy, and presence — qualities that naturally complement psychotherapeutic work. This may involve breathing to support anxiety management or being more aware of the body you may have needed to cut off from.

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I am insured, hold a current DBS certificate, and am a registered member of both BAPT (British Association of Play Therapists) and UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), working within the ethical frameworks of these organisations.

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Additional Training and Areas of Specialism

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My continued learning has focused on trauma, embodiment, attachment, and creative approaches to therapy. This includes training in:

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• Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma

• Working with Shame

• Therapeutic Life Story Work

• Nature-Based Play Therapy

• Positive Discipline: A Child-Centred Approach to Boundaries

• Polyvagal Parenting

• Solution-Focused Approaches

• Working with Carers

• Letting the Future In (including LD and Post-Sexual Abuse models)

• Supervising Therapeutic Work Post-Sexual Abuse

• Pre/post trial therapy

• Safe Home Training (Harmful Sexual Behaviour)

• Managing Safeguarding Allegations

• Neuro-Dramatic Play, Embodiment–Projection–Role, and the Theatre of Resilience

• Nicamb Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma

• Trauma-Focused CBT

 

I am currently awaiting accreditation for Relational Integrative Psychotherapy and HeartMath Clinical Certification.