I have worked within the mental health field for more than 20 years; working in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. I have a broad range of experience in complex mental health, substance use, mood disorder, eating issues and issues related to life adjustment and relational issues. I undertook initial training in a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy & Counselling. I followed this with extensive further training in CBT. Throughout my work as a CBT practitioner I have acquired a broad and varied experience, starting my career working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation units, delivering substance misuse groups and one to one sessions. I have also worked with complex needs and delivered CBT for psychosis in group and one to one sessions, conducted staff training in motivational interviewing, substance misuse and CBT. I have also provided staff support based on the CBT model in the form of supervision and mentoring, conducted reflective practice groups and clinical supervision. And provided consultancy to the broader multi-disciplinary team on clinical matters, and delivered conference presentations to commissioners, managers and senior clinicians.
