Qualifications

ABOUT ME

I am a qualified Relational Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. My theoretical approach is a combination of Relational Psychodynamics, Humanistic and CBT techniques.

As a Relational Integrative Counsellor I use a blend of approaches tailored to each client as I believe no single approach suits all people, but always keeping the relationship the main focus. I always aim to provide a confidential, safe and non-judgemental environment to explore and reflect on your difficulties and concerns.

In my time as a counsellor, I’ve worked with a huge range of people. I’ve worked at voluntary clinics, with asylum seekers and refugees, in all the secondary schools around Monmouthshire, and for charities.

When I’m not working, I’m usually found walking the dog, being pulled around art shops by my wife or playing instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS

MA in Integrative Counselling – University of South Wales (Newport)

PG Diploma in Integrative Counselling – University of South Wales (Newport)

PG Certificate in Counselling Skills – University of South Wales (Newport)

BSc Psychology – University of Wales, Bangor

I hold an Enhanced DBS and am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (00732995)

FURTHER TRAINING

I believe it’s very important to continue my professional development and expand my knowledge base by regularly attending courses and training.

2012 – Human Trafficking
2012 – FGM
2013 – The Mind of the Perpetrator and Sexualised Trauma
2013 – PTSD, Impact on Refugees, Trauma, Dissociation and Vicarious Trauma
2013 – Case Conceptualisations and working with Young People
2015 – Art Psychotherapy with Clay work
2015 – Working with Aggression
2016 – Working with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
2016 – Online Counselling
2016 – Online Radicalisation and Grooming
2016 – Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
2017 – Working with Suicide
2017 – Evidence Based Practice
2017 – Bereavement
2017 – Mindfulness
2017 – Attachment Theory
2018 – Domestic Violence
2018 – Life Journey Work
2018 – Non Violent Restistance
2018 – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
2018 – Non Violent Resistance Follow-Up
2019 – Attachment Update
2019 – Wellbeing Service Presentation, joint approach
2019 – GDPR
2020 – Norma James, On Retirement
2020 – Dr James Davies the making of mental illness
2020 – Eating Disorders and a Personal Journey
2020 – An evening with Irvin Yalom
2020 – The Influence of the Internet, Social Media and Friends who Self Harm
2020 – We’re Here, We’re Queer and We Don’t Drink Beer
2020 – The Body Remembers, Van der Kolk
2020 – An evening with Suzie Orbach
2020 – Social Justice Counselling, Dr Manivong Ratts
2020 – Working with Parents in the Room
2020 – Love and its Shadows
2020 – Risk, Anxiety and Good Practice
2020 – Millenial Clients, Why Therapy is so Important to this Group
2020 – CSE
2021 – Pre-Trial Therapy
2021 – Working with Gender and Identity
2021 – The Relational Montage of Eating Disorders, an Interpersonal Approach to Treatment
2021 – Introduction to Solution-Focused Practice
2021 – Child Protection
2022 – Therapist Burnout and Vicarious Trauma
2022 – Disassociation
2022 – Race, Ethnicity and Engaging with the Power of Difference