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My Philosophy  • That human beings have a fundamental need to belong in some form of community and be accepted by others.
• That being alive is based upon interdependency.
• That the formation of early attachments and bonds to our primary caregivers influences our interactions with others and our assumptions about others.
• That human beings’ survival instincts make them adaptable and creative.
• That being loved and nurtured in childhood helps to develop a more secure sense of self in adulthood.
• That each person can choose to change their responses or reactions to the world.
• That each person is responsible for his or her own life and the decisions they make and the actions they take. Professional background • MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy / Middlesex University (2003)
• Post Graduate Dip. in Integrative Psychotherapy / Metanoia Institute (2003)
• Certificate in Psychological Counselling / Roehampton University (1997)
• Certificate in Pastoral Counselling Surrey University (1990)
• Certificate in Supervision Metanoia Institute (2004)
• EMDR
Accredited 2009
• Registered Nurse Clinical Teacher (1983)
• Registered General Nurse (1979). Clincial Experience • Much of my early clinical experience was gained whilst working in Horsham Psychiatric Day Unit over a seven year period between 1995-2002.
• Many of these clients had experiences of childhood traumas, neglect, loss, and various addictions as well as social and economic difficulties.
• In 1999 I started seeing clients in my private practice at home. These clients are either: self referrals, personal recommendations or G.P referrals.
• I also work as an honorary psychotherapist for Surrey and Hampshire Borders NHS Trust in their CAMHS AND Infant Mental Health areas.
• I facilitate Baby Massage Courses for new mothers in the Surrey area.
• I facilitate an Infant Observation Programme for health care workers to support families with bonding or attachment issues.
• I facilitate a Play & Learn Group to support parents with their under 3’s and how to use play in a more creative and productive way.
• I supervise other counsellors in their clinical work.
• I have an extensive portfolio of ongoing Continual Professional Development Courses since qualifying in 2003.
• I have a particular interest in the treatment of traumatic experiences using EMDR therapy and Sensorimotor therapeutic techniques also. |
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