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My Qualifications, Experience and Continuing Professional Development
Qualifications:
- MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Derby University (2003)
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Derby University (2002)
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Derby University (2001)
- Certificate in Psychotherapeutics, Derby University (2000)
- BSc in Microbiology, Sheffield University (1982)
Experience in Psychotherapy:
- Psychotherapist at Woodlands (2007 - present )
- Psychotherapist on the 'Condition Management Programme' in Derby & Chesterfield (2005 - 2007)
- University Accredited Lecturer (2005)
- University Supervisor (2005)
- Associate Psychotherapist in Group Practice (2003 -2004)
- Training Placement in Derby University Psychotherapeutic Unit (2001-2003)
- Training Placement in General Practice (2002)
Continuing Professional Development:
Accreditation is reviewed every 5 years by the BABCP and requires evidence of sustained commitment to self-directed learning of the theory and practice of Behavioural and/or Cognitive Psychotherapy.
This necessitates attendance at symposia/lectures/conferences/seminars and skills based workshops/courses for a minimum of 30 hours per year.
Click here for a web link to BABCP
Further Details of Employment/Relevant Work Experience
| March 2007- Present |
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Woodlands Natural Health Centre, Derby |
| March 2006- present |
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Subcontracted to Trent CBT for the Condition Management Programme, Chesterfield. This Programme is a partnership venture between the Department of Work & Pensions, NHS and Jobcentre Plus to provide people on Incapacity Benefit with assistance with their mental health condition to overcome barriers to returning to work. It involves a detailed mental health and risk assessment, followed by up to 8 individual therapy sessions. |
| April 2005 |
Formation of 'Insight & Action' - own private CBT practice |
| June 2005 - Feb 2006 |
Stepped Care CBT Practitioner for the Condition Management Programme, Derby based in Derby city centre Jobcentre Plus office. This involved a mental health and risk assessment, followed by upto 10 brief therapy sessions that emphasised self-help strategies outlined in a CBT-specific self-help workbook. |
| June 2004 - Dec 2005 |
Lecturer and Supervisor for first year Masters CBP students (Certificate of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) at Derby University . |
| May 2005 - Dec 2005 |
Associate Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
'Options' - a group CBT Practice, Derby |
| June 2003 - June 2005 |
CBT Practitioner (voluntary)
Unit for Psychotherapeutic Practice & Research, University of Derby |
| Dec 2000 - June 2003 |
Student Practitioner - Training Placement in Unit for
Psychotherapeutic Practice & Research, University of Derby |
| July 2002 - Jan 2003 |
Student Practitioner - Training Placement
GP Practice, Tibshelf Medical Practice, North Derbyshire |
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