With an extensive range of experience, training and qualifications, you can be assured of the highest standard of service.
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
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'.
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I have had achievements in the substance misuse field recognised and published in a Service User Involvement magazine called 'User News'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.