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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  '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'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). 

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. (2009)

  • Foundation Degree in the Integrated Care and Education of Children and Young People. (2008)

  • Level 2 & 3 Integrative Counselling.

  • 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)

  • Trauma Focused CBT Level 2 (2025).

 

CPD:​

  • Harmful Sexual Behaviours: TES (2024)

  • Working with Looked After Children: TES (2024)

  • TA 101: Introduction to Transactional Analysis. (2024)

  • Working with Shame (2024)

  • The Neurobiology of Attachment (2024)

  • Expert Strategies for Treating Narcissism (2024)

  • Dissociations and DID: The Fundamentals (2024)

  • How to work with the Traumatised Brain (2024)

  • 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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Current Study:

  • Level 5 in Integrative Counselling & Clinical Hypnotherapy..

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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. Now I am proud to be one of the judges for 2025.

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

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