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Experience

Talking Therapies Therapist

LGBTQ specialist charity

Alongside my private practice, I volunteer for an LGBTQ specialist charity, providing 1:1 therapy for adults accessing the talking therapies service.

Counsellor

Placement in a higher education setting

Working within a Person-Centred approach, I provided 1:1 face to face counselling for adult and adolescent students accessing the dedicated on campus counselling services.

Welfare Support - Event Security

Across various locations and venues in the UK

In previous work roles, I used my skills to provide welfare support for people presenting in emotional distress / crisis at gigs, events, and festivals.

Education

FdSc Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills

Sheffield Hallam University

My training covered person-centred & integrative approaches, alongside: - Psychodynamic therapy - Gestalt therapy - Cognitive behavioural therapy - Transactional analysis I also have a special interest and further (CPD) training in: - Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Existential therapy This means there are a range of therapeutic modalities that I can draw from, depending on what might be most appropriate for the work that we do together in sessions.

CertHE in Psychology

The Open University

I completed the first year of a BPS-accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, and was awarded a CertHE in Psychology, before changing course to a degree in counselling & psychotherapy. This provided me with foundational knowledge in various areas of psychology, including: - Cognitive psychology (how we think + process & memorise information) - Behavioural psychology (why we do the things we do) - Developmental psychology (what makes us the way that we are) - Health psychology (internal & external influences on health & illness) - Social psychology (how we respond, react, and relate to others & the world around us) - Mental health & Counselling psychology (study of mental ill health conditions & what might cause/create/alleviate distress)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Listed below are a number of short courses that I have undertaken to improve my awareness and knowledge in specific areas:

Neuro-affirming practice (Autism, ADHD, & AuDHD specific) LGBTQ+ affirming practice Trans awareness training Working with clients in ENM, poly & open relationships Safeguarding & working with risk Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Existential Therapy

Ethics

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP individual member

As an individual member of the BACP, I adhere to their professional standards of practice and ethical codes of conduct