I am an NCPS (Acc.) registered integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, working in-person and online. I maintain an up to date Enhanced DBS Certificate and full insurance.
I offer short- and long-term individual counselling and psychotherapy to adults, and individual or group clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists.
I also work as a HE Teaching Associate on the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and supervisee trainee counsellors attending a variety of colleges and universities.
The majority of my work is in private practice, but I also have experience working within services and organisations in the third sector, and I currently work in as an affiliate and referral source for a variety of private and public sector organisations.
Qualifications
TQUK L3 Award in Training and Education (Barnsley College) 2024
Advanced Supervision Skills – Group Supervision (SPC Online Training Academy) 2023
Diploma in Clinical Supervision Level 6 (SPC Online Training Academy) 2023
Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (The Academy SPACE) 2021
E-Counselling using telephone and Zoom (The Academy SPACE) 2020
Foundations of Counselling (The Academy SPACE) 2017
Additional Training & CPD
In addition to the qualifications listed above, I commit to ongoing study and development. Below is a list of some of the varied trainings I have found most useful:
Personality Disorders: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment & Management – Gregory Lester Ph.D. – 2025
Treating Personality Disorders: Advances from Brain Science and Traumatology – Noel Larson Ph.D. – 2025
A Neurobiologically-Informed Approach for Fast Trauma Treatment – Janina Fisher – 2025
Mentalising Based Treatment (MBT) – Helping your stuck clients with insight and self regulation – Dr John Butters – 2025
The Gift of Reconnection: Developing Trauma Informed Practice – Bronze/Silver – Nicola Lester (Thrive LDN) – 2025
Applying Attachment Theory to Clinical Practice – Linda Cundy – 2024
Rewind Technique (IARTT) – Dr David Muss – 2023
Certificate of Proficiency (MBACP) 2021
Experience
In addition to my work in private practice, my experience includes:
- Affiliate therapist for various EAP’s (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Affiliate therapist in network with various colleges, universities, and emergency services organisations
- Counsellor for Umbrella Early Intervention & Prevention Support (Humankind, Barnsley)
- Counsellor for Sheffield Carers Centre
- Counsellor at Pathways Family Support Centre
David Oldfield 