About

I am a senior lecturer and the programme leader of BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy: Principles and Practices.

Teaching responsibilities

•  Programme Leader
•  Personal Academic Tutor
•  Module leader for Dissertation, Personal and Professional Development (level 6)
•  Module leader for Developing Counselling Skills and Personal and Professional Development (level 4)
•  Module leader for Human Engagement and Connections: Understanding Self in Relation to Others 2 (level 5)

Research interests

PhD student (part-time) 

Title: 'A longitudinal exploration of person-centred pedagogy in counselling training, with emphasis on understanding the relational processes involved'

Membership of professional bodies

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited member

Qualifications

• MA Trauma Studies - University of Nottingham - Distinction
• BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling Practice - University of Nottingham - First Class Honours
• PG Certificate in Education - University of Derby
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy
• Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People - Tenemos, Sheffield
• Diploma in Supervision - Counselling Xtra, Nottingham
• Certificate in Focusing - British Association of Focusing, London

Experience in industry

I have worked for Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors (ISAS) Nottingham

Counselling Xtra, Nottingham

10 years in private practice from home Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire

Additional interests and activities

I am an active member of my local community and have been involved in many local projects and activities over time.