How I Work
I believe that each client I have the privilege of working with is a unique person and therefore my approach with each client is unique to the individual as well. I am trained in most of the current theoretical approaches in counselling and psychotherapy and I put a great deal of value in rapport and trust in my relationship with my clients. I believe that healing takes place in an atmosphere where clients feel valued, and are viewed by their therapist with unconditional positive regard. My approach is quite holistic in nature and I believe in mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional connection. I believe in a higher power, however I completely respect my client's beliefs on these issues and regard them as quite personal matters. They are only relevant to our therapy work if my clients choose to discuss them. I believe that I have learnt from everyone that I have ever worked with and we all constantly teach and learn from one another. I use cognitive approaches with those individuals who are immersed in painful feelings and are in need of more connection with their logical and rational mind. However, with those individuals who are too immersed in their thoughts and constantly "live in their head", I use more affective-oriented approaches. So, I either try to help people to pull themselves towards their head, or bringing them from their head and down into their heart and gut level. With clients who have an addiction, I work with the Minnesota and 12-step model. My clients who have an addiction or eating disorder will be highly encouraged to attend the 12-step fellowships during their therapy with me.
PhD Degree in Clinical Supervision with Cognate in Clinical Psychology (5 year degree) Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan GPA: 3.92 December 2003
Masters of Arts in Counselling (3 year degree) Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan GPA: 3.93 June 1998
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (4 year degree) University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, April 1984
Membership and Accreditation in Various Professional Bodies
Member, and full accreditation UK FDAP
Full member of BACP and complete eligibility for BACP accreditation
Accredited Practitioner through EMDR UK & Ireland Association
EMDR Consultant Level Trainee
Member of UK Psychological Trauma Society
Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), a full licensure from state of Michigan, USA
Former Member of American Counselling Association
TV & Radio Interviews and Collaborations
Frequent collaborator and Guest on BBC TV and Radio
Interviews with other Radio and TV Stations in UK
Frequent guest on Voice of America
Specialized Course Work/Professional Development
Counseling Pathological Gamblers through North American Training Institute
Child protection/Abuse of Children Awareness Training
Critical Incident Defusing, Debriefing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Training
Supervision of Therapists (Doctoral Dissertation in Clinical Supervision)
Organizational Development and Diversity Training
EMDR levels 1, 2, 3 working with adults
EMDR Level 1 & 2 working with children
EMDR Consultant Level Training
EMDR trainings in numerous specialized areas
Brainspotting level 1, 2, and 3
Numerous training in Trauma Psychology through Professional
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