TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS


  • Accredited and Registered Member - British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (2 years) - University of Cambridge
  • Licensed Practitioner - Understand your Eating
  • Diploma in Supervision - Institute of Group Analysis (1 year) - Distinction
  • Certificate in Group Analysis - Institute of Group Analysis (1 year)
  • Nutritional Interventions for Eating Disorders - National Centre for Eating Disorders
  • Neuroscience Research Reading & Clinical Discussion Group - Northern School of Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (been part of group for 3 years)
  • Brief Dynamic Therapy - Birkbeck College, London
  • Time-conscious Therapy - Jenifer Elton-Wilson - University of Cambridge Counselling Service
  • Data Protection, Confidentiality & Note-writing workshop with Peter Jenkins, University of Cambridge Counselling Service
  • Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory - Cambridge Regional College
  • A minimum of 30 hours of recognised CPD undertaken each year since qualifying

EXPERIENCE

  • Having worked primarily for the University of Cambridge since 2002, but also within the NHS and private practice, my experience is extremely broad. However my specialism has been in short-term focused therapy and working with Disordered Eating (including Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, Compulsive and Binge-Eating). I have large experience of working with anxiety and stress-related disorders, depression, relationship issues and addictive behaviours such as self-harm and alcohol abuse. I regularly work with victims of psychological and physical abuse, sexual violence and rape, as well as supervise other therapists who work in this area,
  • I designed and facilitated the Disordered Eating Group with the University Counselling Service, Cambridge for 5 years. I also ran both a postgraduate and undergraduate ongoing therapy groups for many years within the student service.
  • I offered numerous workshops and talks within the University of Cambridge covering topics such as Exam Stress, Time Management, 'How to Handle Your Supervisor', Self Esteem and Peer Support.
  • I tutor on the year-long Supervision training course at the Institue of Group Analysis, London.
  • I work with and supervise at The Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre, Cambridge.
  • I offer workshops and facilitate training days within schools as part of their personal development curriculum, including topics such as Self-Esteem, Managing Exam Stress, Effective Communication and Time Management. 
  • I have co-ordinated the Peer Support scheme within the University of Cambridge for six years, training students in a 30-hour program focusing on effective communication, offering effective support, boundaries and crisis management. This role also included offering ongoing supervision and support of peer supporters through Reflective Practice groups and CPD events.
  • I am an active member of BACP (The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) having chaired the Executive Committee of the BACP: Universities & Colleges Division 2012-2013, as well as chairing the Conference Committee for the previous two years.
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