Qualifications

2023	TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
2020-2021	Diploma in Adolescent and Schools Counselling, Metanoia Institute
2021	Certificate in Training for Bereavement, (John Wilson, Phd)
2021	Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Counselling Tutor
2020	Certificate in Understanding Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, Teeside University
2018-2020	Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative), University of Greenwich
2015-2016	Level 3 Counselling Studies, CPCAB, Adult Education
2014-2015	Level 2 Counselling Skills CPCAB, Adult Education
2009-2014	BSc (Hons) 2:1 Social Sciences with Sociology, The Open University

Other Experience

I worked for over ten years at the University of Kent in Student Support and Wellbeing, supporting students struggling with emotional and mental health difficulties.

During my studies, I worked on placement at ellenor hospice supporting those bereaved, carers of terminally ill and also patients at end of life.

Before committing full time to my counselling role, I worked part-time across five GP practices. My role focused on providing emotional and practical support to patients who were struggling with their mental health or other wellbeing issues.

I am currently a counsellor for Kent Counselling for Schools (KCS) counselling children and adults in three secondary schools and an independent Alternative Provision school. I have previously worked with primary school children.

I regularly attend CPD courses to enhance my learning. Some of these include bereavement, supporting those bereaved through suicide, trauma, depression, anxiety, coaching, behaviour change to name a few.