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About Me

I strive to deliver quality therapy and seek feedback, opportunities and learning in order to continue to grow and evolve. I am passionate about nurturing mental health.

Alongside the therapeutic work I deliver I enjoy the gentle rhythm of life in Somerset, being creative, keeping active and exploring the surrounding nature and countryside with my two Whippets.

EXPERIENCE

CBT Psychotherapist
(High Intensity CBT)

09/2023 - Present

Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

 

04/2021 – 09/2023

Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

 

01/2019 – 04/2021

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

09/2017 – 01/2019

Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
(Low Intensity CBT)

11/2016 – 09/2017

Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

 

07/2015 – 11/2016 

Oxfordshire Mind

 

07/2014 – 07/2015

Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust

Support Worker, 
Forensic Mental Health

06/2012 – 07/2014

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

QUALIFICATIONS

Post Graduate Diploma 
University of Exeter

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies High Intensity CBT

Merit

2019 - 2020

Post Graduate Certificate
Liverpool John Moores University

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Low Intensity CBT

Distinction

2014 - 2015

Bachelor of Science
University of Central Lancashire

Psychology

1st Class Honours

2008 - 2011

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

I have over 10 years experience assessing and treating psychological difficulties in the NHS. In addition to 5 years of academic study I have attended numerous CPD events and obtained further training to enhance my understanding, knowledge and skills. 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CPD

Additional Training:

High Intensity CBT Supervisor Training, University of Exeter (2023)

High Intensity CBT for Long Term Health Conditions, University of Exeter (2023)

Rumination Focused CBT, University of Exeter (2022)

Low Intensity CBT for Long Term Health Conditions, University College London (2017)

Low Intensity CBT Supervisor Training, University of Reading (2016)

 

CPD:

Compassion Focussed Therapy Chairwork, Tobyn Bell (2023)

Working with Autistic Clients, Professor Will Mandy & Dr Richard Pender (2023)

Current Approaches to Improving Self-Esteem, Dr Reena Vohora (2022)

Introduction to ACE, Trauma and Resilience, Dr Warren Larkin (2022)

Trauma Focused CBT in a Perinatal Context (2022)

CBT for Pregnancy Specific Anxiety and Tokophobia (2022)

Perinatal High Intensity CBT Training, Professor Heather O’Mahen (2022)

Working with Complicated and Complex PTSD, Dr Kerry Young (2022)

An Introduction to the use and adaption of CBT strategies for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dr Torrey Creed (2021)

Cognitively Focused Treatment for OCD: The Paradox of Thought, Control and other strategies (2021)

Social Anxiety Disorder, Dr Jennifer Wild (2021)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Dr Maureen Whittal (2021)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Chairwork, Dr Matthew Pugh (2021)

Panic Disorder, Professor David Clark (2021)

Traumatic Bereavement, NHS England (2020)

Moving to Remote Delivery of Therapy, Professor David Clark (2020)

Accreditation

I am a fully accredited CBT Psychotherapist with the BABCP.

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