This extensive training covers many different modalities of therapy and would be termed under a general heading of integrative, put simply this term is like a heading or title, and contains the following key elements:-

• Attachment theory,
• Developmental theory,
• Gestalt theory,
• Transactional analysis,
• Congruence and empathy,
• Dependency,
• Bereavement and loss,
• Projective identification,
• Object relations,
• Transference and countertransference,
• Dreams and there meaning,
• Personality styles and disorders,
• Relationship theory.

In order to complete training, over 450 hours of supervised ‘client’ time had to be completed.  If you would like to know more about the above terms, I provide an explanation of these here.

Building on my previous qualifications and experience this diploma focusses on providing:-

• Communcation skills between couples;
• Relational trauma;
• Intimacy and its challenges;
• Impact of childhood experiences affecting the relationship;

I am committed to my own professional development and training and to date have completed the following:-

• CORE Training
• TA 101
• Child Protection
• Drama Therapy Workshop;
• Sexuality;
• Working relationally in a time limited setting;
• The role of shame in the borderline process;
• Trans-generational Trauma;
• Transference and countertransference;
• Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS);
• Forgiveness the double-edged sword in trauma;
• Lynne Jacobs, radical relationality
• Richard Hycner, “The Therapist as relational artist”
• Mental health workshop
• Working with relational trauma