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About me
Experience
I have over ten year’s experience of working with children and young people within the NHS across various areas including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Coventry and Warwickshire. I am currently employed as a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Lecturer, whilst also working privately, having worked for the past seven years within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Prior to this, I worked as a children’s nurse both in the community and on children’s physical and mental health wards, providing me with a comprehensive understanding and applied knowledge of children and young people’s development.
I have always been passionate about children and young people’s mental wellbeing and as such adopt a collaborative, strength based approach to my practice to elicit hope and desire for change. I work individually with young people, as well as with parents and carers as required.
qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Child Nursing
Masters of Science in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Current Studies: Doctor of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Registrations
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). My registration details can be verified at http://cbtregisteruk.com/
I am also a registered Children’s Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
I hold professional insurance and abide by the BABCP and NMC codes of professional and ethical practice.