07454533341
Bristol & Cardiff
South West
United Kingdom
Bio
I am an integrative therapist (BSc) and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists with a specialisation in EMDR therapy (MSc) and postgraduate training in cognitive neuroscience (PG Dip). I work full-time as a psychotherapist offering in-person appointments at my private practices in Cardiff and Bristol as well as seeing a number of my clients online. I previously worked with survivors of domestic abuse at various organisations which sparked a special interest in working with complex trauma, and led me to train in cognitive neuroscience and then trauma to enable me to specialise in this area. I now specialise in working with complex PTSD and combine attachment-focussed EMDR with ego state/parts work to help integrate traumatic experiences.
I work with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, bereavement, attachment disorder issues and my core theory of reference is the AIP framework (Shapiro, 1990) from EMDR therapy. Childhood experiences and attachment are a focus of my work and I use Parnell’s attachment-focussed interventions a lot on my work. My postgraduate training in neuroscience means I understand how the brain structure is formed through person-to-person interactions throughout our lives and how we can heal any psychological wounds within the therapeutic relationship. My undergrad training was from in interpersonal school of thought and therefore my integrative style focuses on the strength of the therapeutic relationship and how this can be used to heal attachment wounds. I have a particular interest in working with complex trauma and use EMDR therapy to work through the layers of adverse life experiences and ease mental distress. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience and work with my clients to create a personalised treatment plan that suits their individual needs.
Additional Information
Credential/Qualification: MSc, PG-Dip, BSc
Years in Practice: 6
EMDR Status:
- Completed Approved EMDR Basic Training
- EMDR Certified
Approving/Certifying Organization
- University of Worcester
- Master of Science in EMDR Therapy
Populations Served:
- Individuals
- Adults
Specialty Areas:
- Attachment Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
Languages:
English
EMDR Qualifications
Date completed basic EMDR training: 2018
Trainer: Dr Derek Farrell (University of Worcester)
Date completed EMDR Advanced Clinical Workshop and Refresher Course (Part 3): 2019
Trainer: Laurel Parnell