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
Since 2013 training in CFT in Derby, online and at the CFT conferences
Since 2024 online training in clinical CFT supervision with Wendy Wood and Paul Gilbert
Individuals, Groups, Organisations, Online, In Person
Compassion Focused Therapy is a central part of my clinical practice. I have completed specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy through the Compassionate Mind Foundation and continue to deepen my practice through ongoing training and supervision within compassion-focused approaches.
Alongside my private practice, I work within NHS Talking Therapies where I am part of a Community Trauma Clinic supporting people who have experienced complex life adversities, including experiences such as childhood abuse, exploitation, and displacement.
Within my NHS role I have also facilitated group supervision for therapists delivering Compassion Focused Therapy groups, supporting clinicians to reflect on formulation, develop confidence in compassion-based practices, and think together about the challenges that can arise when working with shame and self-criticism.
I also work as an associate therapist with Balanced Minds, delivering Compassion Focused Therapy within their service.
In my clinical work Compassion Focused Therapy often provides the central framework. Where helpful, I also draw on CBT, trauma-informed approaches, and EMDR, using compassionate formulation and compassion-based practices to support change.
Supervision offers a space to think together about the clinical work, including the moments that can feel uncertain, stuck, or emotionally demanding.
I continue to deepen my practice through regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development within compassion-focused therapy.
I participated in the first online cohort of CFT by the Compassionate Mind Foundation (2023). I completed training in Clinical Supervision in CFT and have received supervision from Wendy Wood. I regularly (monthly) participate in a group with colleagues under the supervision of Dr. Paul Gilbert and Wendy Wood.
In 2024, I completed training in Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting with James Kirby.
I also take part in monthly online meetings with the Compassionate Mind for Grief and Loss group led by Darcy Harris.
I coordinate a preventive parenting program together with my Brazilian colleague Fernanda Passoni.
