Qualifications and experience

I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) from Langley Training, and I am currently studying for a Post-graduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

I have experience of working as a therapist within a secondary school and a hospice, supporting bereaved families. I have my own private practice, Bearbrook Talking Therapy. 

I work with a large range of issues, and specialise in working with the bereaved and also neurodivergent young people.   I have lived experience and work with neurodivergent young people to help them understand their world and explore the difficulties that they can face with day-to-day life.  ​​I have worked within a secondary school and a hospice. My areas of expertise include, (but not only) loss and change, bereavement, anxiety, relationship difficulties, childhood issues, low mood and low self-esteem.  

Currently, I do not offer couples or group therapy. 

I am an Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society; my membership number is NCS24-00005. I have public liability insurance.

Qualifications

Ongoing - Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB (Langley Training)

2024 - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB (Langley Training)

2022 - Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB (Aylesbury College)

2021 - Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB (Aylesbury College)

2020 – Level 1 Introduction to Counselling Skills (Aylesbury College)

2022 – Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (TQUK)

Other courses and training

2024 – Mental health experiences and needs of autistic teenagers (National Autistic Society)

2023 – Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Adults and Children (NHS / UK CSTF)

2022 – Prevent Awareness Course (HM Government)

2021 – Covid-19 Psychological First Aid (Public Health England)

2021 – Anxiety Awareness Diploma (New Skills Academy)

2021 – Introduction to Child Counselling Certificate (New Skills Academy)