Specialist Problems need Specialist Treatment
I am a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist and RelationshipTherapist. All Therapists need to be governed by a Professional Body that set Professional Standards, Ethics and Best Practise. If I meet all the conditions that COSRT, (College of Sex & Relationship therapists), require each year, I am given my Professional licence to work until the following year.
My Professional qualifications:
Most recent:
Cofra 121 Compassionate focused risk aware: offering clients a 1:1 16 week programme for managing sexual risk.
Cofra Compassionate focused risk aware: For Partners family/friends offering a 1:1 10 week programme of understanding and safeguarding.
- Post graduate (University of the West of Scotland Alcohol & Drug Studies with Clinical Practice)
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Supervision (Master's level)
- Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (Senior Accredited Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist)
- Certificate in Relationship Therapy
- Diploma (Accredited in working with Sexual Addiction: Individuals, Couples, Partners)
- Member of STOPSO
- Certificate in Online Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Working online with groups
I have undertaken further training in Compassionate Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Freedom Technique (for trauma). I also undertake Continuous Professional Development training each year.
Working with a highly qualified Therapist is essential, but a Therapist must also be sufficiently skilled in their specialities. Skills come with experience. With complex health conditions such as addiction, a highly skilled Therapist is essential. If you are prepared to work hard, addiction can be tackled and overcome successfully. I believe that one of the most important components of a therapeutic relationship is the ability of Therapist to connect to the client & vice versa. I can usually connect quickly to my clients.
Experience
I was Registered as a Nurse (cardiac surgery/intensive care adults & children) for many years and latterly retrained to become a Psychotherapist. I worked in Substance Misuse & Criminal Justice for a number of years and also for Relate, for the NHS & Relationships Scotland as a Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist. I worked in a Russel Group University for 11 years, where I set up and run the Online Therapy Service, providing 'Mental health therapy for students. I have worked in the Middle East and also in Greece. I have a keen interest in the effects of living with chronic pain on individuals, e.g. (Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome), their relationships and their quality of life.
If you believe that I will be able to provide a therapeutic relationship and an approach that will be beneficial to you, please Email me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
