My Approach

My work is significantly influenced by  the  person-centred (humanistic) approach to counselling where the belief is that all human beings have the ability to fulfil their full potential provided the right conditions are present. However, I also draw significant  inspiration  from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Solution-Focused and the Psychodynamic approaches to counselling, and the Systemic Approach for couples counselling. I have also recently added EMDR Therapy to my practice - therapy that is specifically aimed at dealing with trauma and distressing  memories.

Professional Bodies

• Registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I am listed on the BACP Register. This register is also accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
• Member of  the Association for  Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO).
• Member of  EMDR Association UK & Ireland.

Current practice

Private Practice in Croydon and Online

• Affiliated with several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) including Health Assured, Workplace Options,  Care first and Validium.
• Approved by insurance companies: Nuffield Health, AXA PPP healthcare, Aviva and Vitality Health.
• Affiliated with Victim Support Homicide Team in London offering  counselling to people who have been affected by murder or manslaughter.

Lead School Counsellor at  a Secondary School in Croydon

I have a  service level agreement with the school to provide the counselling  provision to all students. I have engaged several  volunteer counsellors on placements with the service so that they can complete clinical hours for their course requirements. I also offer clinicial supervison to the counseling student volunteers.

Past Experience

• Online Counsellor with TalkLife Connect (2016)
• Locum  School Counsellor in a  secondary school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (2016)
• School Counsellor in a secondary school in Bromley (2015-2016)
• Counsellor at Bromley Community Counselling Service  (2015-2016)
• Counsellor at Evolve Housing + Support (formerly South London YMCA) (2014-2016)
• Counsellor in a primary school in Croydon working for Place2Be (2013-2014)
• Counsellor for Carers Support Merton in Mitcham (2013-2015)

Qualifications & Training

• Introductory Certificate in Trauma Therapy (due to complete in February 2019)

          - Foundation Trauma Day (completed May 2018)

            - Working with Traumatised Children (completed September 2018)

            - Severe and Complex Trauma and Dissociation (completed October 2018)

            - Attachment, Attachment Disorder, Trauma and Recovery (due to complete in February 2019)

• Accredited EMDR Training Level 1 (EMDR Academy - 2018)
• Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Pamela Nell Associates - 2018)
• Certificate in Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People (Aim Awards - 2018)
• Certificate in Online Counselling Skills (OCST Online Counselling Services & Training - 2016)
• Couples Counselling Certificate (Pamela Nell Associates - 2016)
• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB - 2015)
• Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB - 2013)
• Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB - 2012)
• Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB - 2012)

Additional events and workshops I have attended recently

• Couples Counselling Skills Course
• Solution Focused Therapy Course
• BACP Private Practice Conference - Identity - Can you tell me who I am? (Conference)
• Domestic Violence - based on the Freedom Programme (Workshop)
• OCTIA 2017 - Being a smart counsellor in a digital world – apps, platforms and ethics (Conference)
• Working with Children and Young people: Self Harm, Eating Disorders and Supporting the LGBT Community (Online CPD)
• Working with Disordered Eating (Workshop)
• BACP Private Practice Conference - Relationships, why do we bother? (Conference)
• BACP Webinar - OCTIA 2016 - Relationational Depth and Emotional Connection in Online Therapy (Conference)
• Anxiety (Workshop)
• Love and Intimacy (Workshop)
• Eros in the Counselling Room (Workshop)
• The Spectrum of Narcissim (Workshop)
• The Hidden Taboo - Sexual Abuse by Females (Workshop)
• Loss of Innocence - Childhood Sexual Abuse (Workshop)
• Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Workshop)
• Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance (Course)
• Complex Trauma (Workshop)