Registration:
Accredited Member with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Registered Member with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Independent Member of British Association of Social Workers
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Social Work
Dip. Behavioural Science
Dip. Counselling
Cert. EMDR
Cert. Family Group Conference Coordinator
Advanced Solihull Practitioner and Trainer
Additional information:
My professional background includes Social Work and Psychotherapy. I worked with Barnardos NI from 2003-2021 when I left to launch my own private practice, Heartsease Consultancy. In my work with Barnardos I worked in both early years as well as Fostering and Adoption services. Working with trauma and supporting families was a daily practice in this role. In my private practice I provide 1-1 therapy for all ages using a variety of psycho therapeutic interventions and deliver training on various relevant subjects. I also deliver Outreach Therapy as an Associate Counsellor with Rural Support, training for WAVE Trauma Centre, Volunteer for CRUSE Bereavement, provide Independent Foster Assessments and Project Lead the Lets Grow Together Programme for Fresh Minds Education.
I am passionate about supporting children and adults to understand themselves and their emotional world. I use a theorectical knowledge base as well as experiencial techniques and strive to empower individuals to learn and develop internal resources in which they can feel resilient and have the ability to self-regulate despite adversities in life. The approaches and modalities I use in practice, epitomizes this passion and includes psychoeducation and resources to help promote emotional well being.
As mentioned my approach is very much trauma informed and tailored to the unique life experiences and presentation of the client.
Outside of work I go to the gym, walk my lovely wee dog, love wee treats like reflexology and massage, socialise with friends, have quiet coffee dates with myself and not forgetting spending quality time with my family.
