Qualifications & Further Information
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Ongoing Development
I continue to seek learning and development opportunities.
A particular interest of mine is PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy), a core element of Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP). Completing Levels 1 and 2 of this training has significantly deepened my understanding of attachment, trauma, and relational safety.
I also have a strong interest in communication and inclusion, including:
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British Sign Language (Level 1)
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Makaton (Levels 1, 2, and 3)
My ongoing training includes (but is not limited to):
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Trauma-informed Practice
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Neurodiversity and Autism (including women and girls)
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ADHD Awareness
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Supporting Self-Harm
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Suicide Prevention
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Safeguarding and Professional Curiosity
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Therapeutic Parenting
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Anti-Racism and Allyship
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Gender Identity and Expression
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DBT skills
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Sensorimotor Development and Trauma
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Supporting Families and Complex Engagement
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Professional Background
My professional journey began as an apprentice working in nurseries with children and young people.
This early experience helped me understand how development, attachment and environment shape us over time. I went on to complete:
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Level 2 in Children and Young People in the Workforce
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Level 3 in Children’s Learning and Development
As someone who did not thrive in traditional educational settings, this pathway felt meaningful and affirming.
I later achieved:
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BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology – First Class
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MSc Counselling – Distinction
During my training, I had the privilege of working within the NHS, where high-quality supervision supported my development as a therapist. I also worked with a local academy trust, providing counselling to students needing additional emotional support.
After completing my diploma, I joined a national children’s charity as a therapist while studying for my MSc. Over the following three years, I supported children and young people from the age of five, working alongside families, schools and local authorities, and gaining extensive experience in safeguarding and collaborative support.
My work has included:
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Children and young people
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Looked After Children
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High-trauma and complex presentations
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Parents and carers
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Schools and professionals
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Professional Standards & Commitments
I am committed to working in a way that is safe, ethical, and grounded in professional standards.
My practice is informed by the BACP Ethical Framework, with a strong focus on respect, confidentiality, and client wellbeing.
I engage in regular clinical supervision, which supports reflective practice, accountability, and the ongoing development of my work. Supervision helps ensure that the support I offer remains thoughtful, responsive, and focused on the needs of those I work with.
Safeguarding is a core part of my practice. I work with an awareness of risk and vulnerability and follow clear safeguarding procedures when concerns arise, always aiming to act in a proportionate and supportive way.
I am a registered member of the BACP, hold an enhanced DBS, and have appropriate professional and public liability insurance in place. I am also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and work in line with data protection requirements.
You can expect me to work with care, openness, and integrity — offering a collaborative and respectful therapeutic space that is responsive to your individual needs.
Towards Calmer Waters.