Qualifications and Training

Qualifications are only one part of what makes an effective counsellor, but they can offer reassurance that a practitioner has undertaken extensive professional training, works within an ethical framework, and is committed to providing safe, professional support.

Alongside my formal qualifications, my practice is informed by current research, regular clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development. Maintaining high professional and ethical standards is important to me, and I am committed to continually developing my knowledge and skills throughout my career.

Below is a summary of some of my qualifications and professional training.

Qualifications

Counselling Qualifications

MSc Counselling (Adults, Children and Young People)
COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate

My MSc included specialist postgraduate training in counselling children and young people, including a minimum of 100 hours of supervised counselling practice specifically with children and young people. This was in addition to the clinical practice required for my original counselling qualification. My training included working therapeutically and developmentally with children and young people using creative and play-based approaches where appropriate.

Additional Qualifications Relevant to My Practice

PgCert Autism
Advanced Certificate in Eating Disorders
MEd (Inclusive Practice)
MEd (Early Years)

Education and Leadership Qualifications

PgDip Leadership and Management
BEd (Honours)
Froebel Certificate in Early Childhood Practice
Froebelian Leadership Certificate
PDA in Workplace Assessment

Continuing Professional Development

I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertake additional training to ensure my practice remains informed by current research and best practice. Recent training has included topics relating to neurodiversity, trauma, attachment, child development, safeguarding, and supporting children and young people.

Additional Training and CPD

Alongside my formal qualifications, I regularly undertake additional training and professional development to ensure my practice remains informed by current research, best practice, and the evolving needs of the people I work with.

Children and Young People

Let's Introduce Anxiety Management: CBT-informed targeted anxiety intervention for mild to moderate anxiety in children and young people (NHS)
Nurture and Attachment (EY Education)
ADHD (ADHD Foundation)
Tourette Syndrome (Tourettes Scotland)
Therapeutic Play Skills (CPD)

Trauma, Risk and Safeguarding

Trauma-Informed Practice (NHS)
Trauma and Dissociation (Carolyn Spring)
ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
Self-Harm and Suicide (NSPCC)
NSPCC Safeguarding and Child Protection

Grief, Loss and Life Challenges

Grief and Bereavement (Archie)
Complex Grief and Bereavement (Cruse)
Supporting Individuals Impacted by Cancer (CLAN)

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals (Beat)
Working with ARFID
Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders

Counselling Practice

Working Creatively in Counselling (Creative Counsellors)

I believe learning never really stops, and I remain committed to developing my knowledge and skills in response to the needs of the people I work alongside.