Professional Training

I am an accredited counsellor and trainee Counselling Psychologist. My work is grounded in evidence-based practice, professional ethics, and a trauma-informed understanding of psychological distress.

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My Qualifications

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• BSc in Psychology – University of Greenwich, 2012

• PgDip in Therapeutic Counselling – University of Greenwich, 2018

• MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – London Metropolitan University

• Doctoral Candidate in Counselling Psychology – University of Roehampton (2023–2026)

• Trainee EMDR Practitioner – Richman EMDR Training (2025–2026)

       (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

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Research & Specialist Interests

My doctoral research focuses on trauma and its impact on practitioners, particularly those working with refugee and asylum-seeking populations. The research explores vicarious trauma and vicarious post-traumatic growth, reflecting my wider interest in trauma, resilience, and stress and burnout in both clients and clinicians. 

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Clinical Approach

My clinical work is:

• Trauma-informed and ethically grounded

• Integrative, drawing on counselling psychology principles

• Informed by contemporary psychological research

• Collaborative, reflective, and client-centred

I am committed to ongoing professional development, regular supervision, and reflective practice to ensure safe, effective, and thoughtful therapeutic work.