I hold an enhanced DBS check which means that I can work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Please ask if you wish to see this.
As an Integrative Pscyhotherapist I am a member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP). I am also a member of the UK Hypnosis Academy and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
I am a qualified teacher, with many years experience working with young people both inside and outside of the classroom. As an Integrative Pscyhotherapist, I have worked with groups of pupils in schools supporting their mental health and well-being. I have also provided bespoke training to teaching and non-teaching staff to support young people’s mental health and well-being within the school environment.
I am highly educated and have been awarded BSc, MSc, PhD and PGCE qualifications in Biology.
Integrative Psychotherapy
Diploma in Effective Hypnotherapy Level 5 – Ray Freeman Training, 2017
Diploma in Effective Psychotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Level 5, Ray Freeman Training, 2018
Kinetic Shift Practitioner Course (with rapid hypnosis inductions) – UK Hypnosis Academy, 2020
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner Course – The Clinical Wellness Academy, 2024
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Essentials – Level 2, The Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), 2024
The Flash Technique – Basic Principles & Protocols, 2024
The Flash Technique – Advanced, 2025
Energy Healing
Reiki Level 1 – Bronze Dragon Training and Therapy Centre, 2009
Reiki Practitioner Level 2 – Bronze Dragon Training and Therapy Centre, 2015
Other Qualifications
Bacherlor of Science Honours (BSc) in Applied Animal Biology – The University of Wales, Bangor, 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology – The University of York, 2005
Master of Science (MSc) in Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology – The Universities of Keele, Manchester and Salford, 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Science (Biology) – The University of York, 2005
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – 2005
Transformational Coaching – Andrea Morrison, 2023
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Understanding Autism: Recognising Burnout, Trauma, and Interoception Challenges – Attwood and Garnett, 2025
Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop – Trauma Informed Parenting, 2025
Paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) – MIMS Learning, 2025
Self-Harm Workshop – Battle Scars Charity, 2023
Online Safeguarding Basic Awareness Course – City of York Safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB), 2017
Embracing Suicidal Parts: Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to Heal Traumatic Wounds – PESI, 2023
Domestic Abuse Basic Awareness Training – IDAS, 2017
Rape Awareness Training – IDAS, 2017
Young People & Domestic Abuse Training – IDAS, 2023
Safeguarding Children & Domestic Abuse – IDAS, 2023
New Insights and Strategies: Crisis Safety Planning with Youth and Teens – PESI, 2023
Masterclass in NLP Anchoring – Mindset Skills Academy, 2020
SafeTALK Suicide Alertness For Everyone – Living Works, 2019
Understanding Autism – Open Learn, 2020
Understanding Autism: Making Your Practice Autism Friendly – Yorkshire Hypnotherapy Training, 2020
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Level 2, NCFE, 2018
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