When I moved to the Lake District, I became lead therapist and supervisor with a crisis intervention organisation, working with looked-after teenagers with severe emotional and behavioural issues. Whilst there, I qualified as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist and, as well as offering EAP to the young people referred to us, I also provided Adventure Therapy for them and their families. 

 

One of my most successful and popular workshops is based on identifying and working with Core Beliefs, or Neural networks, something I now incorporate into my therapeutic practice and which forms the basis of my book , Who's the Boss of You?.

 

Until 2014, I was employed as a support worker for young carers. During this time, I gained an MA module in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and certificates in working with Self-harm and Suicide. I also designed and delivered staff training in OCD Awareness and Supporting Bereaved Carers.

 

From 2013 to 2017, I worked as a therapist and assessor with the charity, SAFA (Self-harming Awareness for All), providing therapy and support to people of all ages. I also delivered their training for professionals on Self-Harm and Suicide Alertness.

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In 2018 I qualified as a Play Therapist and now work from my private practice in Heysham.