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· Well rounded integrative therapist
· Person Centred principles
· Special interest in men's issues and neo-Jungian model of mature masculinity
· Training as a mentor with A Band Of Brothers (https://abandofbrothers.org.uk)
· Working 100% online since March 2020
BEFORE THIS
Simply Counselling, Plymouth - 2017-2019 placement
Teens and adults (private), heart conditions (British Heart Foundation), parent and child & domestic abuse (National Lottery)
The Samaritans, Bradford and Truro - 2014-2016 volunteer
Calls, texts, emails from distressed and suicidal members of the public
TRAININGS
Reclaim Your Inner Throne / Voice Dialogue / Existential Psychotherapy / Polyvagal Theory / Dissociative Identity Disorder / Existential Courage / Challenges of Orthodox Masculinity / Shame and Trauma / Expert Domestic Violence Risk Assessment / Sacred Masculinity / Domestic Violence / Attachment and Neuroscience / Trauma Informed Approaches / Death / Family Constellations / Anger, Rage and Relationship / Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / Domestic Abuse and The Effects On Children
EDUCATION
Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Therapy; Plymouth University
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills; Cornwall College
BA (Hons) Anthropology (2:1); Goldsmiths, University of London
3 x A Levels (AAC); Truro School, Cornwall
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief copywriter
· Hive Business, management consultants, Truro (2015-2021)
· Fine Company, management consultants, Falmouth (2014-2020)
Editing
· The Sun, London (Digital night editor, 2010-2013)
· Daily Mirror, Sunday Times, Metro, Irish Independent, Sunday Independent (Sub-editor, 2007-2010)
HOBBIES Vipassana meditation, surfing, walking, nature, history, philosophy
