Qualifications and Experience

Since finishing my first degree in Psychology in 2001, I have worked in the NHS in Psychology services.  I have worked with children, adults and families.   I have extensive experience of working with parents and infants in difficulty, particularly mothers with Postnatal Depression.  I currently work in the NHS with adults with enduring mental health problems.  Below are some of the courses I have attended and qualifications I hold;

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2001)
• Foundation Course in the Solihull Approach (2003)
• Certificate in Counselling (2004)
  
• Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale -The Brazelton Institute (2004)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (2005)
• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (2007)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy Stage 1 (2008)
• Social Problem Solving Therapy for Personality Disorders (2008)
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in The Foundations of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (in progress)

Membership

• Member of the British Psychological Society (1998)
• Full member of the Division of Counselling Psychology (2004)
  
• Affiliate membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology (2004)
  
• Health Professions Council: Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (2009)
  

Special interests

• Attachment difficulties through the lifespan
• Postnatal Depression
• Trauma
  
• Personality Difficulties

Supervision and Standards

To maintain high standards in practice and in line with the British Psychological Society, confidential and anonymous supervision is sought regularly on my work with clients.  I maintain best practice by keeping up to date with research and attending training and conferences to enhance my knowledge and skills.