A bit about me…
As well as running my own therapy and training private practise, I am employed as an associate lecturer with The Open University where I teach on a variety of undergraduate psychology and counselling modules. I also carry out freelance work for Liverpool Hope University, delivering training to PGCE students on the psychology of learning and memory. In addition, I have conducted joint observations of trainee teachers in schools and carried out quality assurance of the provision for the trainees. In my spare time I enjoy running and yoga and spending time in the outdoors. I love cooking and watching Masterchef or The Great British Bake Off, yet have no desire to appear on them as a guest! I am passionate about history and enjoy dragging my family around historical sites.
Qualifications and Experience.
Qualifications:
I have an MA in Clinical Counselling from the University of Chester (Distinction). I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychology (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework. I have degrees in History (University of Liverpool) and Psychology (Open University) and a Secondary PGCE (Liverpool Hope University). I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the British Psychology Society (BPS).
Experience:
I have worked for Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service and Healthbox CIC as a counsellor. Prior my employment at The Open University, I worked in secondary education for 16 years teaching history and psychology. I held a variety of leadership positions including teaching and learning, curriculum and pastoral roles. Here I developed a passion for delivering training to students, colleagues and parents on aspects of psychology applied to education. This includes revision techniques, lesson planning, attachment and trauma.
