Training & Experience

1987 Cert. Advanced Groupwork (National Institute of Social Work)

1990 Diploma Ericksonian Hypotherapy & N.L.P. (British Hypnosis Research)

1992/93 Brief Solution Focused Therapy (London Ericksonian Society / Brief Therapy Centre)

1996 Certificate in Post Adoption Counselling (Post Adoption Centre)

2001 Webster Stratton Parent Training (Maudsley Hospital)

Training in Child Sexual Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Eating Disorders, Supervision.
Extensive continued training in aspects of child and adult psychotherapy. [Top of page]


Experience

Twenty years direct experience of counselling and psychotherapeutic work with children including: Brighton Family Consultation Centre, East Sussex Social Services and Brighton & Hove Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

I work with Employee Assistance Programmes and as an independent counsellor and psychotherapist.

I have been accredited as a counsellor by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) since 1992, as a supervisor of individuals since 2001 and registered as a Senior Practitioner by the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors (UKRC) member since Sept 1996.. [Top of page]

I have delivered training to:

E.Sussex Social Services- Self Harm & Suicide, Assessment Skills, Brief Solution Focused Therapy.

Brighton Youth Counselling and Advice Centre – Counselling Trainer 1985-88.

Central School of Counselling and Therapy. Lead Tutor Diploma in Counselling Course 1998.

Brighton University and Sussex University - Diploma in Counselling courses.

Consultancy clients have included: South Downs Health Authority, Brighton and Hove Council, Muntham House School & East Sussex County Council. [Top of page]