About

Experience and Qualifications

I have had the pleasure of working with and supporting adults, children and young people for over 25 years during my time at Devon Mind, Children’s Centres, and whilst working in Early Years, Primary and Secondary education.

I am committed to lifelong learning. I keep my skills and knowledge up to date through a range of learning activities and courses for the benefit of all my clients.

My Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Counselling - NCPS Accredited (Level 4) with Heartwood Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Accredited Registrant (MNCPS Acc)
  • BSc (Hons) Child and Adolescent Mental Health with the University of Worcester
  • Mindfulness Diploma
  • Online and Telephone Counselling Certified Counsellor
  • Drawing and Talking Therapy
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People
  • Child Protection
  • STORM- Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Mitigation
  • ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Mental Health Champion
  • First Aid for Youth Mental Health
  • TISUK- Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools
  • COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression
  • Sexual and Sexist Bullying
  • Mental Health and Bullying
  • British Sign Language Level 1
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
  • Prevent Duty - Awareness Training
  • Breastfeeding Peer Support Training
  • Baby Massage
  • Child Protection Level 3