My training
I graduated from Brunel university in 2010 with a Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology and Social Anthropology with Professional Development. After which I completed a Masters (with Distinction) at the University of Hong Kong, focusing on integrating Eastern and Western approaches to behavioural health. I have recently been undertaking research at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, in fulfilment of a Doctorate (DCPsych) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy by Professional Studies. My thesis is on the experience of living with and beyond Cushing's disease.
I have also been involved in research with Genetic Alliance UK and Rare Disease UK, producing reports and patient-centred literature such as “Experiences of Rare Diseases: Patients and Families in Wales”, “Patient involvement in clinical research: A guide for Sponsors and Investigators”, and “Patient involvement in clinical research: A guide for Patient Organisations and Patient Representatives”. More recently I have contributed to the Neuroendocrine Cancer UK "Open Conversations: Neuroendocrine Cancer and Mental Health report".
I also engage in regular Continued Professional Development. Some of the areas I have received training in include:
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Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Grief counselling in difficult situations such as traumatic deaths and disenfranchised grief
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Working with trauma
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Living with and beyond cancer
I am a full clinical member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
As part of my memberships, I have also joined various special interest divisions:
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Division of counselling psychology (BPS)
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Division of health psychology (BPS)
I am also a registered provider with WPA, Aviva, VitalityHealth and AXA Health.