I have over 3,500 hours of experience as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist. 

Alongside the work I do, I am currently studying for a Diploma in Photography; which is something I do for enjoyment.  I enjoy the creativity and self-expression that the creative arts offer and so photography, sketching and painting are another side of my personal skills that I am developing. 

Please see below for details of my qualifications and training. 

 

Qualifications

2009   Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (with 'Distinction')

            Examining Body: The Counselling Society / Royal College

            of Nursing

2008   Level 2 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply           

            Examining Body: The Chartered Institute of

            Purchasing and Supplies

2005   Certificate in Integrative Counselling

            Examining Body: Edexcel

2003   Intermediate Counselling Skills

            Examining Body: London Open College Network

2003   Basic Counselling & Listening Skills

            Examining Body: London Open College Network

2002   European Computer Driving Licence

            Examining Body: The British Computer Society

1999   Certificate in Management

            Examining Body: National Examining Board

1988    7 x G.C.S.E.'s including English and Maths.

            Examining Body: N.E.A. and L.E.A.G. 

 

 Specialist Professional Training

2011   Legal Aspects of Record Keeping

            by Mills & Reeve

2010   Basic Proficiency in Phlebotomy

            by Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Pathology Directorate

2010   Clinical Supervision

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Mental Capacity

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Protection of Vulnerable Adults

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Conflict Resolution

            by Ikon Training 

2010   Equality and Diversity

            by Pinnacle Development Solutions 

2010   Risk Management

            by NHS Suffolk 

2010   Infection Control

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Data Protection

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Emergency Planning

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Safeguarding Children and Young People

            by Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board

2010   Patient Handling

            by NHS Suffolk

2010   Basic Life Support & Anaphylactic Treatment

            by Thames Ambulance Training Services & NHS Suffolk

2009   Ergonomics

            by NHS Suffolk

2009   Fire Training  

            by NHS Suffolk

2009   'SystmOne' Super User Training

            by NHS Suffolk

2008   Nature vs Nurture

            by Suffolk Drug & Alcohol Action Team

2008   The Core Procurement Excellence Programme

            for Local Government

            by London Met Enterprises Limited

2008   Equality Impact Assessment Screening

            by Suffolk County Council

2007   Social Accounting

            by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Primary Care Trust

2007   Introduction to Project Management

            by Suffolk County Council

2007   Data Protection

            by Croydon Voluntary Action

2007   Understanding Islam

            by London Voluntary Service Council

2006   Housing and Homelessness

            by Croydon Housing Aid Society

2006   Housing and Hate Crimes

            by Croydon Housing Aid Society

2005   Male Rape Matters

            by Survivors UK

2005   Mental Health Awareness

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2005   Gender Identity Issues 2

            by The Gender Trust

2005   Motivational Interviewing

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Mosaic

2004   Supporting Male Survivors of Rape / Sexual Abuse

            by Survivors UK

2004   Co-Occurring Psychosis & Substance Use Problems

            by Institute of Psychiatry

2004   Methadone Awareness

            by Drugtrainer.com

2004   Basic Crack Cocaine Awareness

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Coca

2004   Managing Aggression and Violence

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Mosaic

2004   Harm Reduction

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   HIV / Hepatitis Awareness

           by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   Assessment Skills

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   Choosing to Change

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2003   Training of Trainers

            by Ben Williams Chartered Corporate Psychology

2003   Introduction to Health & Safety at Work

            by London Hazards Centre

2003   Male Rape Matters

            by Survivors UK

2003   Gender Identity Issues 1

            by The Gender Trust

2003   Domestic Violence Awareness

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Civil Law

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Criminal Law

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Advocacy

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Child Protection

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Safety Planning

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Housing

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Rape & Sexual Assault

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Disability Equality Training

            by Greater London Action on Disability

2003   Harassment & Stalking Awareness

            by Metropolitan Police

2003   Racial Harassment Training

            by Racial Equality Partnership for Croydon