Qualifications & Professional Training

My professional training has developed over many years, with a particular focus on counselling and wellbeing for children, teenagers and young adults. Alongside my core qualifications, I have undertaken specialist training in trauma, neurodiversity, emotional regulation, bereavement, mindfulness, creative approaches and nature-based practice.

Professional Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling Teenagers
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education
February 2021 – February 2022

Additional Therapeutic Training Module
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education
November 2019 – July 2020
Additional study undertaken as part of my Wellbeing Diploma and to support the requirements of the UKCP application process.

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Meridian Yoga Teacher Training | July 2017

Level 6 Diploma in Wellbeing Practice for Children, Adolescents and their Families
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education / London Metropolitan University | 2013-2016

Children's Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Bananas | November 2014

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
YMCA Training | September 2013 – July 2014

Advanced Creative Arts Facilitation Training
Lifebeat | November 2013

Creative Arts Facilitation Training
Lifebeat | January 2011

Specialist Therapeutic Training

Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People
Child Bereavement UK | 3 hours | November 2024

Sandplay Therapy: A Key Intervention for Trauma Recovery
Dr Margot Sunderland / Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health | November 2024

Polyvagal Theory and Play Therapy for Children: Exploring Brain–Body Connections for Sensory and Somatic Regulation
PESI | August 2024

Walk and Talk Eco-Therapy Training
Creative Counsellors Training & Consultancy | May 2024

Rhythm to Recovery – Therapeutic Drumming Facilitation
May 2024

Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT)
Trauma Psychology | January 2023

Neurodiversity Specialist Training

My neurodiversity training includes a range of individual specialist certificates undertaken through PESI and other professional training providers. Together, these have developed my understanding of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing, masking, emotional regulation and adapting therapeutic approaches for neurodivergent clients.

DBT for Neurodivergent Clients: Adapted Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Skills
PESI | July 2026

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
PESI | June 2026

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges
PESI |2026

Exploring Neurodivergence through Creativity, Psychoeducation and Embodiment
Rachel Lowden | March 2026

Dyslexia Made Easy: Support for Changing Times
PESI |October–November 2025

ADHD and OCD Spectrum
PESI | October 2025

Alongside formal training, I continue to develop my knowledge of neurodivergent experiences and ways of adapting therapeutic environments, communication and interventions to support individual needs.

Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Creative Practice

SOMA Teens Mindfulness Programme
Youth Mindfulness | February 2019

Mindfulness for Life – Adults Programme
Youth Mindfulness | March 2018 – February 2019

Youth Mindfulness Programme for Children aged 4–12
Youth Mindfulness | January–February 2018

Massage in Schools Instructor
Massage in Schools Association | July 2016

Safeguarding & First Aid

Emergency First Aid at Work Refresher
October 2025

Safeguarding Children – Level 2
October 2025

Paediatric First Aid – 12-hour course
GT Training | September 2019

Taking the Lead in Child Protection
East Sussex County Council / Education Futures Trust | May 2018

I regularly undertake continuing professional development and clinical supervision to keep my practice safe, ethical and responsive to the needs of the children, teenagers and young adults I support.