Profile:

As an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, as well as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, I aim to offer therapy and supervision that privileges personal experience within the cultural and social context. I originally trained and worked as a generic social worker and have 10 years experience in adoption and fostering. I have also worked as a clinical therapist in a residential therapeutic treatment centre in California for one year. For over 25 years I have worked in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services as a therapist, supervisor and manager. My special interests lie in working with people affected by traumatic experiences. I have also been working in independent practice since 2015 with adults and young people, and since 2018 as an EMDR consultant/ clinical supervisor to a range of Mental Health professionals. I have undertaken freelance work with The Post Adoption Centre pursuing a career long interest in adoption. I have also undertaken specific training in “Attachment Informed EMDR” which is the approach which I find is the most beneficial. Since 2015 I have enjoyed working as a a Professional Advisor/ Consultant to Young Minds Parent Helpline and continue to do so.

Qualifications:

EMDR Europe Consultant and Clinical Supervisor - November 2018 (Adults); July 2019 ( Children and Adolescents).

EMDR Accredited Practitioner (Adults) - May 2015 (Adults); Jan 2018 (Children and Adolescents).

EMDR Children and Adolescents levels 1 & 2 - 2012 & 2014

EMDR Basic Level Trainings: 1, 2 & 3 completed - 2011 to 2012.

Advanced Diploma in Supervision of Systemic Psychotherapists - Institute of Family Therapy & Birkbeck College, University of London - July 2006

MSc in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy - IFT & Birkbeck College, Uni of London. - July 1996

CQSW & Diploma in Applied Social Studies - Goldsmiths College, University of London - July 1976

BSc(Econ), Upper second class honours - Swansea College, University of Wales - July 1974.

Professional Registration:

EMDR UK - emdrassociation.org.uk

UKCP ( United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) - psychotherapy.org.uk

AFT (Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice) - aft.org.uk.