​Who am I?
 
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, having completed a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. I am a Chartered member of The British Psychological Society and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I  abide by their ethics and code of conduct. 

Psychology  isn’t my only passion. I love the outdoors and rock climbing, I'm also a fully qualified personal trainer, utilizing this knowledge for my personal well-being.  Alongside my practice I’m a qualified Mindfulness Teacher, offering mindfulness programmes to large and small organisations.

I'm passionate about psychology and working with people. In my work I strive to be present, open and in contact, flexible, creative, daring, compassionate, playful, curious and calm, freed up of my  own inhibitions, at times allowing myself to be vulnerable.
I nurture an environment where my clients feel safe and comfortable. I see overall the goal of therapy to help people achieve a free-flowing personality, where thoughts, actions and feelings are integrated in ways that allows people to overcome their limitations, and to live meaningful lives.

If you wanted to know more about me, read about or view videos on well-being tips and ideas, let's connect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/skcounsellingpsychology/



My qualifications
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 .         2021 EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training Level 4 
 .         2019 UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness Now Certification Certificate in Mindfulness Teaching   
 .          2012- 2018 Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology; University of the West of England
·         2011-2012 Certificate in Counselling Skills; University of the West of England
·         2010-2011 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma Level 5; NCFE Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Award; Stonebridge   Associated Colleges
·         2008 – 2009 BPS accredited Master of Education in Psychology of Education; University of Bristol
·         2005 – 2008 Psychology, B.Sc. (Hon), Babes Bolyai University, Romania


My experience

Alongside my private practice I have also worked for:

Off the record- Bristol http://www.otrbristol.org.uk/, delivering high and low intensity Cognitive Behavioural and Integrative therapy for young people.

Improving access to Psychological Therapies http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/  at Second Step, Wellbeing Therapies Service http://www.second-step.co.uk/aqp.html 

Place 2 be https://www.place2be.org.uk/ 

​Mangotsfield School Specialist College in Engineering and Science  http://www.mangotsfieldschool.org.uk/ 

University of the West of England, Student Wellbeing Services http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/healthandwellbeing/wellbeingservice.aspx 
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Occupational Health Department, Frenchay Hospital https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/contact-us