With an extensive range of experience, training and qualifications, you can be assured of the highest standard of service.

Qualifications

2008   Level 2 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

            Examining Body: The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies

2005   Certificate in Integrative Counselling

            Examining Body: Edexcel

2003   Intermediate Counselling Skills

            Examining Body: London Open College Network

2003   Basic Counselling & Listening Skills

            Examining Body: London Open College Network

2002   European Computer Driving Licence

            The British Computer Society

1999   Certificate in Management

            Examining Body: National Examining Board

 

Specialist Professional Training

2008   Nature vs Nurture

            by Suffolk Drug & Alcohol Action Team

2008   The Core Procurement Excellence Programme for Local Government

            by London Met Enterprises Limited

2008   Equality Impact Assessment Screening

            by Suffolk County Council

2007   Social Accounting

            by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Primary Care Trust

2007   Introduction to Project Management

            Suffolk County Council

2007   Data Protection

            by Croydon Voluntary Action

2007   Understanding Islam

            by London Voluntary Service Council

2006   Housing and Homelessness

            by Croydon Housing Aid Society

2006   Housing and Hate Crimes

            by Croydon Housing Aid Society

2005   Mental Health Awareness

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2005   Gender Identity Issues 2

            by The Gender Trust

2005   Motivational Interviewing

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Mosaic

2004   Supporting Male Survivors of Rape / Sexual Abuse

            by Survivors UK

2004   Co-Occurring Psychosis & Substance Use Problems

            by Institute of Psychiatry

2004   Methadone Awareness

            by Drugtrainer.com

2004   Basic Crack Cocaine Awareness

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Coca

2004   Managing Aggression and Violence

            by Cranstoun Drug Services / Mosaic

2004   Harm Reduction

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   HIV / Hepatitis Awareness

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   Assessment Skills

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2004   Choosing to Change

            by Cranstoun Drug Services

2003   Training of Trainers

            by Ben Williams Chartered Corporate Psychology

2003   Introduction to Health & Safety at Work

            by London Hazards Centre

2003   Male Rape Matters

            by Survivors UK

2003   Gender Identity Issues 1

            by The Gender Trust

2003   Domestic Violence Awareness

            by Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

2003   Disability Equality Training

            by Greater London Action on Disability

2003   Harassment & Stalking Awareness

            by Metropolitan Police

2003   Racial Harassment Training

            by Racial Equality Partnership for Croydon  
 
1999   Handling Disciplinary Matters
 
            Cleanaway Limited
 
1998   Customer Services Masterclass 2
 
            Cleanaway Limited
 
1998   Customer Services Masterclass 1
 
            Aspen Management Consultants
 
 

Relevant Membership of Professional Organisations:

I am an Associate Member of The Counselling Society 

 

Achievements

I am recognised within my profession as having had several years of experience as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor; including my achievement as the Service Manager of one of the most challenging counselling services in London; that of a 'Community Drug Agency'. 

  • I have had achievements in the substance misuse field recognised and published in a Service User Involvement magazine called 'User News'.
  • A London newspaper invited me to provide an article about hate crime, while I worked as Counsellor and Psychotherapist to those who were the targets of hate crime; which was published.   
  • I was invited, by Croydon Council, to represent Croydon Council's Equalities Unit at the Association of London Government (ALG) on the ALG Diversity Forum. 
  • I was also enlisted, by Croydon Council, to serve as a consultant of the Draft Gender Recognition Act and the Draft Civil Partnership Act before these became law in 2004.
  • In the role of Commissioner of adult substance misuse treatment services, I have had aspects of my work recognised by the National Treatment Agency (NTA) as being an example of 'best practice'; as a member of Suffolk Drug and Alchol Action Team.
  • My work as a Commissioner incolved the design, procurement and performance management of Suffolk's substance misuse treatment counselling services.

Realising that the field of counselling is moving toward regulation, I am soon to achieve completion of an Integrated Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, in 2009; a course which is accredited by The Royal College of Nursing and The Counselling Society.

You can, therefore, be assured of my delivery of best practice and of my commitment to my professional development.

I have a valid, current and completely clean enhanced CRB check.

I am a member of The Counselling Society and I am fully insured to practice; with years of counselling hours achieved and under the guidance and support of clinical supervision.