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Qualifications/Training:
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy (Ma MBACP), Child Psychology (Dip), Holistic Health Therapy (Dip), Group Facilitation Training, Mindfulness/CBT Training Background: "I have worked in Children & Young People's Services for over 25 years, working across the sector, more recently focusing on therapeutic support with teenagers, specialising in mental health and trauma recovery. I have worked with teenagers for most of my career, and find my work to be a great privilege - helping young people at a critical time to find who they are and who they want to be in the world. I work very creatively; understanding the young person and their 'way in' and helping them to find their organic way to flourish in life. I have a private practice in Paignton, Devon, offering Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy for Adults. Alongside the sessions I offer for young people, I also support Parents & Families. I have also worked as a group facilitator/project leader and have a long history of initiating and facilitating community-based projects to respond to the needs of the time. |
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Qualifications/Training:Devon Counselling Training- Creative Therapy in CBT (Dip), Devon Counselling College- Level 4 in therapeutic Counselling (Dip), Suicide awareness and Prevention Training, Life after loss training, Working with Dissociative Disorders in clinical practice, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Working with Complex Trauma, Sports Coach.
(EBSA - Emotional Based School Avoidance) Background: "I love working with Children & Young people. A special part of my working life has been in a specialist education setting for young people who for whatever reason are not school shaped, through no fault of their own. I understand that at times young people can feel forgotten and wholly abandoned by a broken system, but also by other varying services. I have experience working with a range of needs, such as; Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, Substance Misuse, Trauma, Attachment Disorders and Suicidal Ideation. I believe in play with a purpose, having fun while building positive relationships. From experience when people feel safe, and have a trusting relationship within the right environment, it becomes easier to talk about the things weighing heavy on their minds. I believe that Counselling is a special opportunity for a person to be given time and space, being able to put the outside world to one side and focus on what is important, and that is you... As a counsellor I will journey alongside you offering support and a listening ear, which is non-judgemental, helping unpack whatever feels heavy and heartfelt." |
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FDa Degree Early Childhood Studies, Ba Degree Early Childhood Studies, Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, Currently undertaking training in Adolescent Therapy. Background: "I have worked with children since 2010. I started my career by working in early years, then with children and young people all the way from birth to 21 years of age. Children’s wellbeing and mental health has always been at the forefront of my work, and since last year I have been on a journey of training as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner. Therapeutic Play enables me to offer support and treatment to children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and help pave a path towards healing. Empowering children to have autonomy over their therapy sessions and lead their own way towards a thriving future. I see play as the universal language of children, it is highly effective in helping children express themselves through the medium of play, art, music, movement, sand, clay work, role play, puppets, therapeutic storytelling and more. Children and young people may find themselves unable to verbalise their feelings, thoughts, or experiences, play therapy offers them the opportunity to explore, express and understand these in a safe environment, led by them and in their own time. It allows children to gain a sense of control and autonomy over their inner world and achieve a sense of self-regulation through a reflective practice. When meeting child/young person I am working with, I like to be able to build a rapport that helps us create a path together, to help explore anything they would like help with." |
Qualifications/Training:
Counselling & Psychotherapy Bsc (Hons) - (Integrative – PC, CBT & Psychodynamic), Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS), Certified ADHD Clinical Specialist Intensive Training 2023 Background: I have been working within young people's mental health in secondary schools for the majority of my career with my most recent role as Wellbeing Coach delivering therapeutic interventions on a one-2-one basis. I am a qualified CYP Psychotherapist, having undertaken my degree at Marjon University. I am also trained in CBT and psychodynamic modalities with further CPD in ACT and TA which I have found very effective when working with young people. I have a particularly passion/interest in working with neurodiversity and have extensive experience and knowledge of ASC and ADHD. I am highly adaptable and reflective in my practice and always open to constructive feedback. I feel that I am destined to make a difference to young people's lives and enjoy offering one-2-one sessions on a weekly/fortnightly basis. |