Dip Couns., BSc. (Hons), MBACP (Accred)

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​​I have over 10 years of experience in face-to-face therapeutic work, which began with a 6-month placement at The Children's Society Waves Project in Weymouth, Dorset. In this role, I supported young people with various concerns, from depression and bullying to self-harm and destructive family life. Following this, I volunteered as a trauma therapist for Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre from 2014 – 2017, supporting survivors of sexualised trauma and historical abuse.   

 

After completing my Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma, I enrolled with The Open University to study counselling, childhood psychology, forensic psychology, and mental health science. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with First-Class Honours. 

 

​I continue to expand and update my knowledge regularly by attending workshops, watching webinars and reading research. Some of my professional development courses and seminars over the years include:

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• Transactional Analysis 101

• Attachment and the early years

• Understanding panic attacks

• The neuroscience of trauma

• Types of relationships

• Working with bereavement

• Trauma-informed interventions for eating disorders

• Autism awareness

• Level 3 diploma in anger and aggression management
   

In 2016, I established my private practice at a quiet holistic health clinic in Blandford Forum, where I work face-to-face with individuals with a range of concerns. This work can be short-term or long-term, depending on individual requirements.

 

Since 2019, I have also worked with Leonardo Carer Support, helping unpaid carers manage their mental health with 6 free sessions. In 2023, I began working with The Dorchester Trust for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which offers up to 52 subsidised, low-cost counselling sessions. ​​

 

Alongside my work with private clients, I am an affiliate counsellor for numerous Employee Assistance Programmes and private health insurance providers. ​