Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
MSc in Counselling at the University of Bristol
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling at the University of Bristol (BACP accredited course)
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (BPS accredited course)
Certified Cyber Therapist at the Online Therapy Institute
BPS Certificate in Supervision

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
SNCPS (Acc.) (Senior Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)
GMBPsS (Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Division of Counselling Psychology)
Professional Member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

I am a Senior Accredited and Registered counsellor who has worked in Bristol for 12 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling from the University of Bristol (having first completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling) and BSc (Hons) in Psychology.  An integrative training course is one in which various different approaches are taught and used. Although I work from a mainly person-centred approach, I combine many different approaches into my work to suit the individual needs of a client.

The clients I have worked with have all come for their own unique reasons ranging from anxiety, stress and depression through to relationships and identity. Although I now work exclusively with private clients, I have previously worked for various charities and counselling agencies giving me a wide range of understanding and experience working with a variety of issues and concerns.

I have specialist training from the Online Therapy Institute to ensure that I can safely work online and over the phone with clients as a Certified Cyber Therapist.

Whilst I work with a wide range of clients, I also have specialist skills, training and experience with LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) individuals as well as other gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD).

Whoever you choose as the right counsellor for you it is important to check that they are a registered member of the NCPS, BACP or a member of UKCP. Further information can be found on the BACP website. If you are working with a counsellor or psychotherapist online they should be a member of ACTO in addition to their NCPS/UKCP membership.