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Qualifications and experience

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I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapist Society. (NCPS)

What does this mean? 

To become an accredited member of NCPS, a counsellor must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of supervised clinical practice and meet their standards as a competent, ethical, and independent practitioner, which includes working in accordance with the NCPS ethical framework.

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I work with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds aged from 11 upwards, you’re never too old to receive support.

I trained at Heartwood Counselling and Psychotherapy Training College and gained a Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling. (NCPS Accredited) 

As a professional counsellor, I am required to maintain a high standard of ongoing training and development to ensure I provide a first-class service to our clients. I undertake a minimum of 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year in line with my NCPS membership requirements in order to retain my NCPS accredited status. I’m also fully insured and hold a current enhanced DBS certificate.

I have been involved in counselling for over 5 years, and as well as having my own private practice, I currently volunteer for Young Devon.

​For 10 years, I was the Inclusion  coordinator for Torbay Council supporting children and young people with special needs to access social activities of their choice. Liaising with parents, professionals, and providers by designing bespoke methods to allow them to attend a provision as independently as possible.

Prior to being a counsellor, I have worked with children, young people, and families since 1987 and also for 25+ years in Children’s Services as a play scheme leader. This involved supporting children and young people with additional and special educational needs, liaising with other professionals as well as managing staff.

I have always enjoyed working with children, young people and adults which has helped to develop my ability to quickly make empathetic connections with others. This is an ability which underpins my therapeutic practice today.