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Professionalism and ethics

Qualifications

 

  • Dip HE Counselling (Level 5/Foundation Degree), Distinction, 2010: University of Winchester

  • Certificate in Rewind Technique, 2018

  • Level 2 Certificate in Applied EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as "Tapping"), 2021

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  • Dip HE Antenatal Education (Level 5/Foundation Degree), 2010: University of Bedfordshire

  • Certificate in Hypnosis for Childbirth, 2012 (Royal College of Midwives accredited course, with Natal Hypnotherapy)

  • NCT qualified Antenatal Teacher, 1998 (internally validated following 2 1/2 yrs' study, assessment and regular study days/update days)

  • NCT Advanced Antenatal Teacher (later renamed "Excellent Practitioner") 2005

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Infertility Practitioner Training, 2026: Foundation for Infant Loss

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I devised, developed and provided antenatal classes for NCT for approximately 25 years

 

During the last 30 years I have attended numerous study days, conferences and short courses to ensure that my practice in all fields of my work is up-to-date, professional and ethical.

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I have provided CPD (continuing professional development) training workshops to other counsellors and student counsellors.

I have provided training to other professionals (midwives/student midwives, hypnobirthing students).

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I provide the administration services for Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Limited (HACP).

 

Professional Membership

 

I am an accredited member of NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) which is included in the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register. I adhere to the NCPS code of ethical practice.

Logo for National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society in shades of turquoise. Professional Standards Authority accredited register logo in purple

Confidentiality

 

Counselling sessions are normally completely confidential, but there are limitations to this, including in cases of serious crimes or if you or another person is at risk. In some circumstances I have a legal obligation to inform relevant authorities. Details about the limits of confidentiality are all on my counselling contract which I will ask you to read before we meet, and to sign.

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Supervision

 

It is considered good practice for all counsellors to attend regular supervision sessions to talk about and seek guidance and greater clarity about their work. During supervision, clients are never identified by their full name and no client contact details are shared. Supervision assists and supports me to work professionally with you so that you benefit as much as possible from the counselling process. Supervisors are also bound by a code of ethics from their chosen professional body and have the same obligations to protect confidentiality and clients’ identities as I do.

Feedback from former clients is on the next page, or you can contact me with any questions here.

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