Qualifications & Experience

 

This extensive training covers many different modalities of therapy and would be termed under a general heading of integrative, put simply this term is like a heading or title, and contains the following key elements:-

  • Attachment theory,
  • Developmental theory,
  • Gestalt theory,
  • Transactional analysis,
  • Congruence and empathy,
  • Dependency,
  • Bereavement and loss,
  • Projective identification,
  • Object relations,
  • Transference and countertransference,
  • Dreams and there meaning,
  • Personality styles and disorders,
  • Relationship theory.

Following compltion of my Counselling diploma, I then completed a further 2 years in order to complete my Integrative Psychotherapy accreditation.

This extensive training covers many different modalities of therapy and would be termed under a general heading of integrative, put simply this term is like a heading or title, and contains the following key elements:-

  • Attachment theory,
  • Developmental theory,
  • Gestalt theory,
  • Transactional analysis,
  • Congruence and empathy,
  • Dependency,
  • Bereavement and loss,
  • Projective identification,
  • Object relations,
  • Transference and countertransference,
  • Dreams and there meaning,
  • Personality styles and disorders,
  • Relationship theory.

In order to complete training, over 450 hours of supervised ‘client’ time had to be completed.  If you would like to know more about the above terms, I provide an explanation of these here.

Building on my previous qualifications and experience this diploma focusses on providing:-

  • Communcation skills between couples;
  • Relational trauma;
  • Intimacy and its challenges;
  • Impact of childhood experiences affecting the relationship;

I am committed to my own professional development and training and to date have completed the following:-

  • CORE Training
  • TA 101
  • Child Protection
  • Drama Therapy Workshop;
  • Sexuality;
  • Working relationally in a time limited setting;
  • The role of shame in the borderline process;
  • Trans-generational Trauma;
  • Transference and countertransference;
  • Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS);
  • Forgiveness the double-edged sword in trauma;
  • Lynne Jacobs, radical relationality
  • Richard Hycner, “The Therapist as relational artist”
  • Mental health workshop
  • Working with relational trauma

     

Memberships

  • Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute (SCPTI)
  • UKCP;

Previous places of practice

In addition to private practice, previous places of work include:-

  • Therapy and Counselling Teesside (TACT);
  • Holyrood House (Thirsk);
  • Primecare provider (Stockton on Tees); (name withheld for confidentiality)