My Story
Like many people, I had a difficult upbringing. It took me a while to work through this trauma and discover my authentic self. Around 14 years ago I decided to become a counsellor in Swindon, after realising I needed to focus on myself, and to do something I truly loved. It has been a wonderful experience. There is nothing more satisfying to me than helping and supporting people who are dealing with trauma.
Since training to be a counsellor, I have continued to expand my skills, undertaking a series of workshops and in 2022 completed a Trauma Counselling course, which has helped me work with others to understand the impact of trauma on the mind and body. I have high levels of experience working within a counselling agency setting, offering support and guidance for a wide range of mental health issues.
Aside from my counselling practice, I worked for three years within a Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre, helping and supporting individuals with recovery from substance misuse, and giving them the support they need to build brighter futures for themselves.
Training & Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 6 Diploma in Trauma Counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
CPD Modules Studied
- 2025 Relational Emotional Somatic Therapy (REST). Incorporating the fundamental and important aspects of Attachment, Trauma and Somatic Therapy in an embodied, relational and experiential way, while paying attention to neurobiology and psychoeducation.
- 2025 The Trauma Practitioner: Trauma and Shame & The Risk of Vicarious Trauma
- 2024 The Trauma Practitioner: Clinical Practice and Case Consultation
- An introduction to The Internal Family Systems Model: Step-Step Procedures for Healing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction and more.
- Polyvagal Theory. Understanding Co-regulation as an interactive process that engages the nervous systems of both therapist and client.
- Stages of Trauma Recovery. Stage 1, Safety and Stabilisation: Overcoming Dysregulation. Stage 2, Coming to Terms with Traumatic Memories. Stage 3, Integration and Moving On.
- Structural Dissociation. Understanding what happens when traumatised by a singular event or a series of events.
- Human Relationships in the Digital Era.
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