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As a reflective practitioner, I am deeply committed to continually expanding
my knowledge and understanding. I regularly attend training and workshops
on a wide range of issues, facilitated by experts from diverse backgrounds.
This ongoing learning allows me to be fully present and prepared to hear and
hold whatever my clients bring to the room. Everyone is welcome, and I strive
to create a space where all can feel seen, supported, and valued.
March 2025: Decolonising Counselling and Psychotherapy – Book Launch with Dr Dwight Turner
This event was a thought-provoking invitation to consider how colonial legacies still shape the therapeutic world. Dr Dwight Turner spoke with clarity and depth about the urgent need for intersectional practice that acknowledges power, privilege, and systemic inequality. It challenged me to continue reflecting on my own positioning as a therapist and to remain open to the discomfort that can come with doing this work. It was a valuable reminder that healing cannot be separated from the social and political context in which we all live.
May 2025: Cultural and Religious Issues Following a Bereavement – Foundation for Infant Loss
This powerful and informative conference deepened my understanding of how different faiths and cultures approach death, dying, and bereavement. Hearing directly from experienced chaplains across six major world religions helped me to reflect on how I can better honour the spiritual and cultural needs of clients who are grieving. It reinforced the importance of humility, curiosity, and sensitivity in my practice — and the need to meet each person in their loss with respect for their unique beliefs and values.
Jan 20205 – The Fundamentals of Working with Couples
This course provided a foundational understanding of the unique dynamics at play in couples therapy. It deepened my awareness of how to hold space for both partners, facilitating open communication and mutual understanding. I gained valuable insights into common relationship challenges and how to navigate them with sensitivity, helping couples feel heard, supported, and empowered in their journey together.
November 2024: Sands’ Training for Counsellors and Therapists – Working
with those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
This is an area that touches me deeply. I’ve always felt a profound empathy for those
enduring such personal and painful loss, and this training strengthens my
commitment to offer a safe, compassionate space for those navigating this.
October 2024: Who are You? Defining Your Practitioner Identity, Beyond
Modality with Onlinevents.
This workshop invited me to look beyond the bounds of person-centred training and
reflect on my unique identity as a counsellor. It was an opportunity to deepen my self-awareness, allowing me to connect with my clients from a place of authenticity
and curiosity about who they are in their own process.
September 2024: BACP Private Practice Conference.
I had the privilege of listening to experts share their insights on building therapeutic
relationships and supporting clients experiencing suicidal thoughts. These
opportunities remind me of the depth and breadth of the issues people face, and
reinforce my commitment to holding a non-judgmental space for them, wherever they
are on their journey.
July 2024: Conversations about Race Workshop with Onlinevents.
This workshop was an emotional and thought-provoking exploration of racism, racial
trauma, and microaggressions. It deepened my sensitivity to the nuanced
experiences of people from different backgrounds, and reinforced my wholehearted
commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and heard in the therapy room.
May 2024: Foundation for Infant Loss Practitioner Training.
As an introduction to the complexities of this kind of loss, this course helped me
expand my understanding and compassion for those carrying the pain of infant loss.
It enhances my capacity to walk alongside those whose grief can feel isolating and
overwhelming.
March 2024: Counselling for Chronic Illness with Counselling Tutor.
This training helped me to further appreciate the unique struggles faced by those
living with chronic illness. Understanding the physical, emotional, and psychological
impact of such conditions enables me to be more attuned to the holistic needs of my
clients.
February to March 2024: Mindfulness for Professionals through British
Mindfulness Academy.
This course gave me practical tools to support clients who struggle to remain
grounded in our sessions. It is a reminder of how important it is to be present with
them, offering mindfulness techniques as a gentle way to reconnect them to the here
and now, so they feel safe in their process.
January 2024: Autistic Spectrum Disorder Presentations in the Therapy Room
through BACP.
This lecture provided invaluable insights on how to make my therapy room more
inclusive for neurodiverse clients. It deepened my awareness of the adaptations I
can make to meet clients where they are, and how to offer them a therapeutic
environment where they can feel understood and accepted.
December 2023: Lives of Quiet Desperation: Working with Men with National
Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP).
This workshop focused on issues specific to men, particularly those related to
silence and emotional isolation. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of
creating a space where men feel safe to express their vulnerabilities without
judgement, and where their silence can gently be explored with care.
September 2023: BACP Private Practice Conference.
A day that focused on the collective anxiety felt in today’s uncertain world. It
reinforced the importance of holding space for clients whose anxieties feel
overwhelming, and offering them a calm and steady presence to navigate through
their fears.
September 2023: Working with Shame through NCIP.
This CPD expanded my understanding of shame and how it impacts people on a
deep emotional level. Shame can be such an isolating and painful experience, and
this training helps me approach it with compassion, helping clients to unpack their
shame and feel safe enough to move through it.