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 licences to work until the following year.
My Professional qualifications:
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)
- Certificate in Online Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Working online with groups
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COFRA 121: 16 weeks of specialist appointments £80 (per 90 min appointment). This highly recommended tailored program, aims first to stabilise emotioins around Police and Social Work invovement and relapse prevenion. It Complies with the needs of Social Work, Probation and Court Assessment.
Or, Individual appointments £65 50 min using my skills and experience.
COFRA partners: 10 weeks of the specialist program, including working with Betrayal Trauma, shock, decision making, looking at practicalities and offers of support.
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Prevention/Stop Sexual Offending
I have undertaken many further extended CPD training, some of which is, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Polyvagal Theory, Rewind (for trauma) and Inner Child work. I also undertake mandatory 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, experience comes with time. With complex health conditions such as addiction, a highly skilled Therapist is essential. There is no magic wand in Therapy, but 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.
