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Training, qualifications and experience
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I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from The Minster Centre, a training that was five years in length.
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I have worked in charity and NHS settings as a therapist. The last NHS post I held was at The Tavistock and Portman Hospital London in a service for clients experiencing long-term emotional and physical health concerns.
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Before becoming a therapist, I was an experienced registered nurse and health visitor. As such, I have vast experience working with all age groups and their short—and long-term physical and mental health needs.
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I specialised in mental health for parents of young children.
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I have worked extensively with older adolescents who have emotional difficulties.
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I have an enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring service)
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I am committed to my ongoing learning and development as a therapist. I have weekly clinical supervision with a registered clinical supervisor and am engaged in ongoing professional education.
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