About Me
I help people process past traumas in order to lead more meaningful and authentic lives
By increasing awareness of your inner wounds and developing self-compassion you can start to break down the barriers that protect and hide your authentic self.
Areas of speciality
I'm passionate about helping adults who have experienced difficult pasts, in particular childhood trauma and neglect, to better manage the strong emotions, thoughts and behaviours that are holding them back from living a fulfilling life. I have a relaxed, informal and collaborative approach. I bring my expertise in therapeutic theory and skills while you bring expertise in your own life; together we work out the best direction to go in to meet your goals.
Approach
I'm an integrative counsellor which means I adapt my approach to individual clients, drawing on the most relevant and appropriate theory, tools and techniques to meet your needs.
Background
My career started as a geologist in the oil & gas and mining industries, working in various parts of the world, accumulating a BSc, MSc and PhD, before transitioning into management & leadership positions as a business change and risk management professional. As a manager and leader I found the most rewarding aspect of my work was the ability to help others to overcome barriers and achieve their potential. This passion led me to transition into counselling & psychotherapy where I feel privileged to be able to make a difference to others who want to overcome their adversaries and live more fulfilling lives.
Qualifications
I'm a fully qualified integrative counsellor, an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and have previously provided counselling services in both a suicide prevention charity and a men's wellbeing charity.
My current qualifications include:
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CPCAB Level 2 in Counselling Skills
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CPCAB Level 3 in Counselling Studies
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CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
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Qualified Rewind practitioner
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level 1
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Certificate in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma
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Certificate in Online & Telephone counselling
I'm currently studying:
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CPCAB Level 5 in Attachment-Based Psychotherapy
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Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the renowned Trauma Research Foundation in the USA
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Certificate in Internal Family Systems
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level 2
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We can work together to help you achieve greater emotional control, develop the capacity to trust yourself and others, and (re)discover your authentic self so you can live a more fulfilling life.
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