Professional Background, Training and Experience

Professional Accreditation

I hold a BACP accredited postgraduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapist, having graduated with distinction from the University of Central Lancashire in 2018. I hold advanced accreditation with Pink Therapy, and hold a specialist diploma in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (NCS accredited) having completed substantial (year long) Pink Therapy training in the subject. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am held to their high ethical and professional standards.

My Professional Background

My counselling and psychotherapeutic work is informed by 14 years of work experience providing emotional and practical support to people and communities, with a particular focus on supporting the marginalised. I trained at the University of Central Lancashire, the LGBT Foundation in Manchester and Manchester Mind. Prior to working as a Psychotherapist, I worked as a Trans Advocacy Officer, LGBT helpline worker, mental health mentor, disability support worker and youth worker in diverse LGBT Charity and University settings.  You can find out more about my background working with LGBTQ+ / Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse people here. You can find full details of my qualifications, placements and work experience below.

Continuing Professional Development