Training, qualifications experience

•  Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 
• Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling 2011
• Diploma in Hypnotherapy Counselling Skills 2010
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• BSc honours Degree Human Biology 2(I) 2004 University of Leeds
• 2008 University of East Anglia (UEA Certificate in Adult Nursing
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  National Counselling Psychotherapy Society and the National Hypnotherapy Society and abide by their code of ethics.
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• I do regular CPD training to keep up-to-date with the latest research and practice.
• I have experience of working in social care with people who have learning disabilities, neurodivergence and a background in adult and general nursing care. 
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  So I have good medical knowledge and a good understanding of medications and the effects of long term health conditions.
• Counselling gives you the time and space you need to explore difficult issues, within a strong therapeutic relationship, without fear of judgement and with a completely neutral person.

 I also work at a low-cost counselling service Off The Record and have had a wide variety of counselling experience there too.
 

• I have worked a lot with Chronic Health Conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ME, and long covid. I have experience of working with ADHD, ADD and Autism,
•  plus experience of counselling at a Cancer support charity Star Throwers and a good understanding of how this can affect the individual and the friends, family/loved ones around them.
• Member organisations NCPS and HS
• Accredited Register
• DBS checked
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