Training, experience & membership
Training:
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BA Hons Psychology - University of Nottingham, 2:1 (1997)
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Youth Counsellor Training Programme - Contact Youth (2004)
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Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling, Level 4 - University of Ulster, Pass with Commendation (2005)
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Bereavement Care Training - Cruse Bereavement Care (2006)
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Certificate in Youth Ministry - Union Theological College, Distinction (2010)
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Mentoring Relationship, Skills & Techniques, Level 2 - OCN (2018)
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Online Counsellor Training - Open University & OCST (2020)
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Safeguarding Trust - The Big House Ireland (2020)
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Understanding Adolescent Development - Tavistock & Portman (2020)
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Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling, Level 5 - University of Ulster, Pass with Distinction (2021)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - Living Works (2021)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Level 5 - CPCAB (2022)
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Trauma Informed Counselling Children & Young People, Level 5 - CPCAB (2023)
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Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy - Institute of Couples Therapy (2024)
Experience:
Aside from working within the charitable and private sectors, I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings, including The Big House Ireland, Christian Guidelines, Contact Youth, Care in Crisis and Cruse Bereavement Care. I have considerable experience working with young people, both within my role as a counsellor and as a youth leader and mentor.
Professional membership:
Accredited Registered Member of British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP (Accred), Membership No.: 387495)
Registered Counsellor with the Association of Christian Counsellors (R01698)
I hold Professional Liability Insurance with Towergate Professional Risks