About Me

I am an experienced, Integrative Therapist specialising in the application of CBT for anxiety,

as well as being the founder of the Exam Pressure Solutions Programme.

With degree level qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Youth Counselling and a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, you can be assured that the theoretical knowledge underpinning my practice is comprehensive. I am experienced in working with a wide range of client groups, including those with highly complex mental health presentations.

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, awarded in recognition of 'the achievement of high standards of knowledge, experience and development in counselling and psychotherapy' and practice in line with the BACPs Ethical Framework. In addition, I am enhanced DBS checked, have professional indemnity insurance and have extensive safeguarding training and experience.

On a personal level, I'm a committed husband and father to my two young daughters, year round daily sea swimmer and passionate surfer of 40 years! Whether it's through one to one therapy or one of the talks and workshops that I run, I'm passionate about helping my clients to learn effective ways of managing the difficulties they are experiencing.

Qualifications

MA (Distinction) Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

BSc (hons) Social Work

Level 5 Certificate Youth Counselling

Level 5 Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Qualified Decider Skills Facilitator (CBT and DBT based coping tools)

Foundations for Effective Practice in Youth Justice

Graduate Certificate in Consolidation and Preparation for Specialist Practice.

APT Level 2 Accredited Certificate in Trauma Focused CBT.

APT Level 2 Accredited Certificate in CBT.

Sample of Additional Training Undertaken:

Certificate in Understanding ADHD

Ecotherapy: Walk and Talk Therapy

Safeguarding Children (SOCA) Level 2 & 3

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 2 & 3

Problem Shared Online Therapy Training

Introduction to Mindfulness

Supporting Bereaved Pupils

Responding to Self Harm

Peri-natal Mental Health

Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness

Safeguarding Families from Domestic Abuse

Speech and Language Child Development

BAAF Attachment Training

Narrative Therapy

Family Problem Solving

Mental Capacity Act

Understanding Teenagers

Suicide Awareness

Child Sexual Abuse

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

SPELL Autism Training

Test Anxiety Reduction Training

BACP Accredited Member.

Enhanced DBS Check.

Professional Indemnity Insurance.