Qualifications

Professional Standards and Ethics

I am fully insured, ICO compliant, and hold an Enhanced DBS check.
I am a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework. BACP membership reflects high training standards, ongoing professional development, and ethical practice.

Qualifications and Training

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts

Additional training and personal development include:

• Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma Therapy
• Drug & Alcohol Addiction Training
• Safeguarding Adults
• Suicide Awareness training (Veteran Edition)
• Gender Reassignment Awareness
• GDPR, Data Protection, and Security Awareness
• A three-phase approach to trauma treatment (by Carolyn Spring)
• Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation (by Carolyn Spring)

Alongside my private practice, I have worked within organisational settings, supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance misuse. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, and I continue to support individuals affected by substance misuse through my voluntary work within the community.

This experience has deepened my understanding of the importance of each person’s individual story, the need to explore potential underlying reasons, and the vital role of a non-judgemental, compassionate approach in the healing process.