From 2016 to 2023 I worked in the NHS in various departments as a Psychological Therapist. I specialised in trauma and PTSD within Veterans NHS Wales for four years. Prior to this I worked in the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service as a psychological therapist. I am trained in EMDR and an accredited CBT therapist.
I am passionate about the outdoors and the health benefits that can be gained from connecting with nature. This is why I offer therapy in the outdoors. I feel that my clients are getting a double whammy of benefits by having evidence based therapies in a green space. Even the rain can’t take away natures healing properties.
After a long career in the countryside sector working in outdoor education and volunteer coordination I retrained to be a psychotherapist. I became a therapist for several reasons but mainly because I want to help people live happy and successful lives. I have a down to earth and grounded manner, I call a spade a spade and I hope this makes therapy easier to understand and engage with. Life is complicated enough, wellbeing shouldn’t be.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR practitioner. I am accredited with the BABCP and BACP. Please see my list of relevant qualifications and accreditations below. I have also attended a number of further training courses to add to my therapy tool box. I can draw from my varied knowledge base to provide effective one to one therapy.
Qualifications
EMDR training
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Post graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills
Training
Cognitive Processing Therapy Practitioner
Advanced Compassion Focused therapy
CBT for Children and Adolescents
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Foundation Training
I attend regular workshops to ensure that my skills and knowledge are kept up to date.
Accreditation
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
BACP accredited Counsellor