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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start working with you?

Have a read through the website and read about the work I do, and the training I have. Once you are happy for me to help you, just click on the 'Book Online' or 'Contact' tab and send me your details!

Do you offer group consultations or workshops?

Great question! If I am working with children in a school, I am happy to take small groups. Children love to learn from each other and will benefit from the social skills gained during teamwork situations. Any work I do with adults is 1:1.

What are your qualifications?

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  • Masters In Psychology from Northumbria University.

  • First Class BA Honours Degree in Children, Schools and Families from UCLan.

  • Foundation Degree in the Integrated Care and Education of Children and Young People.

  • Lancashire County Council Safeguarding in Schools Training (Dec 2023)

  • Prevent Duty Training– Dec 2023

  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (2023)

  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace (2023).

  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (2023).

  • Children's bereavement training 2022

  • Lego Therapy Training 2022

  • Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (E.L.S.A.) training (2022)

  • Mental Health Ambassador Training 2021

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead Training (2021)

 

CPD:

  • Trauma, The Brain, & Recovery (2023)

  • Inner Child Healing Diploma (2022)

  • Mindfulness Diploma (2022)

  • Life Coaching Diploma (2022)

  • Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People, (2022)

  • First Aid - 2022.

  • Dyslexia Training 2021

  • Children's Yoga and Mindfulness (2018)

      

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What are your achievements?

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  • In 2014 I was a Pride of Britain finalist for my extensive charity work.

  • In 2014 I won the Enterprise Vision Award "Inspirational Women of the Year."

  • In 2015 I was presented with an award from the Brain Tumour Charity for my "Outstanding contribution to fundraising for paediatric brain tumour research."

  • In 2019 I won the SheInspires "Shero" Award.

  • In 2019 I was featured in a book about 100 Inspirational Women by Gulnaz Brennan.

Are you a counsellor?

No. I am a  Psychologist with 20 years experience of helping children, young people and adults to be the very best version of themselves. 

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What's the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?

"Psychologists use treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy, which identifies and challenges unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and tools like psychological testing to inform strategies for therapy. Counsellors adopt a more person-centred approach, If you went to see a psychologist, they would probably do quite a comprehensive assessment to begin with, whereas a counsellor would begin by listening and discussing what your goals are" (Dr. Snell, 2023). 

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