Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology; University of Bristol.1994
• M.Sc in Applied Forensic Psychology; University of Leicester. 2002
• B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology; University of Bristol.1988
• Fellowship of British Association of Sexual & Relationship Therapy (BASRT, Now known as COSRT). 2010
• Lifetime Fellowship of Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Primary Care (CPC). 2006
• Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders; National Centre for Eating Disorders; 2001
• Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy; Relate 1998
• Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education; University of Bristol. 1991
• Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling; Institute of Counselling.1996
• Certificate in Grief & Bereavement Counselling, Institute of Counselling.1995
• Certificate in Marriage & Family Counselling, Institute of Counselling.1995
• Certificate in Counselling Skills; Bristol Polytechnic. 1990
• Certificate in Social Sciences; Bristol University. 1986

Registrations

• Chartered Psychologist with The British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Registered Supervisor with College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy (COSRT).
• Registered Supervisor and Trustee of Specialist Treatment Organisation for Perpetrators and Survivors of Sexual Offending (StopSo).

Employment Portfolio:

Private clinical practice 1988-2010 working as a Consultant Psychologist, Forensic Psychosexual Therapist and as a Professional Supervisor.

Practice resumed in 2020.

Professional trainer for Continuous Professional Development

Independent Panel Member for North Powys Fostercare Panel.

Previous Contracts:

2003-2006 Training Manager for the British Association for Sexual & Relationship Therapy (BASRT)

1997-2005 Director of Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Primary Care (CPC) Ltd

1993- 2000 Primary care counsellor/psychologist at Coronation Rd Surgery, Downend, Bristol and Fouracre Rd Surgery, Downend, Bristol.

1995-1999 External Examiner for University of Exeter, Diploma in Marital and Family Therapy

1988-1993 Department of Continuing Education, University of Bristol: Director of Flight Commander's Course for R.A.F.; Director of Stress Identification and Management Course; part-time lecturer on welfare courses for the Armed Forces in the U.K. and Germany; part-time lecturer on music therapy and Occupational Nurses course.

1992-1997 International Centre for Advanced Study: lecturer on counselling psychology courses in Hong Kong.

1988-1990 Central School for Counselling and Therapy, London: Part-time tutor on counselling skills course.

1988 -1992 Department of Nursing, Health & Applied Social Studies,University of the West of England: part-time lecturer on vocational courses for C.P.N.s, C.M.H.N.s and O.T.s

1988 - 1994 Department of Psychology, University of Bristol: undergraduate tutor and demonstrator.

1990 -1992 Centre for Occupational Health, University of Manchester: part-time lecturer.

1986-1994 North & West Bristol Continuing Education Area: part-time lecturer for A level psychology.

1990 Hewlett Packard Laboratories, Bristol: stress management counsellor.

1989-1991 Stroke Unit, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol: patient assessor.

1981-1984 Counsellor for women with post natal depression.