Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) https://www.bacp.co.uk/
Individuals, Online
I have a Postgraduate Certificate Compassion Focused Therapy (2012)
I have peer supervision on a monthly basis
I attend online group supervision monthly
I attend 12 masterclasses in CFT per year as a result of my role as programme leader for the Diploma in CFT
I attend the Compassionate Mind Foundation International Conference on an annual basis
I have provided supervision for therapists of various orientations for over 20 years
I have developed and delivered supervision training at level 7 (UK HE master’s level)
I collaborate with colleagues to develop CFT supervision training for the Compassionate Mind Foundation
I am both clinical and pastoral counselor, and a psychodynamic psychotherapist, and I work as a private practitioner, first responder and supervisor.
I started training in 2006 at the Institute of Counselling in Glasgow specialising in Couples and Family issues, Grief and Bereavement, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders.
I then continued with courses related to Couples and Family issues and Traumas at TCCR, Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, followed by training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Essex and pursued more studies at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
I completed a post-graduate psychotherapy degree at the psychiatric at Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 / CHU hospital Vinatier in Lyon and continued with residential and summer schools at TCCR to further her experience in relationships and families.
In 2017 I was introduced to CFT by Chris Irons and throughout the years I have continued my training in CFT, which I now essentially apply in therapy.
I facilitate the online European CFT peer support and intervention group.
Training:
Basic Skills in CFT and Advanced Clinical Skills in CFT training by Chris Irons and Professor Paul Gilbert, Compassion Focused Therapy for Groups with Kate Lucre, CFT and Depression, Application Pratique with D.F. Gheysen and Prof P. Gilbert, Developing CFT and Complex cases by Prof. Paul Gilbert, Developing as a Clinical Supervisor for CFT therapists.
Experience: I have been in private practice since 2011 and have been working with CFT since 2018, also in group settings.
Avenida Prefeito Geraldo Eustáquio Reis, 2640 ap 504. Rua Nova. Viçosa – Minas Gerais Brazil Postcode: 36570-406
Individuals, Groups, Online
Participated of the 3-day workshop offered by Paul Gilbert in Buenos Aires in November, 2019
Professional Training in CFT offered in a three-module course by professor Gonzalo Brito from February, 2020 to September, 2021
CMF Workshop of CFT for grief with Darcy Harris in May, 2023
Diploma in CFT offered by the Compassionate Mind Foundation (CMF) conclusion in June 2024
CMF Workshop of Clinical Supervision and Compassion Focused Therapy in April 2024
Regarding clinical experience, I have been working with CFT since the beginning of 2020 with an average of 20 weekly hours.
I am an official trainer for the Compassionate Mind Foundation, run the regional peer supervision group in the North-West of England, and have been offering CFT supervision (group and individual) for around fifteen years
