Psychotherapist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Delivering 1-2-1 counselling to clients who have experienced rape or sexual abuse.

Group Therapist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Director

• May 2020 - Present

Director and Co founder of Soul Trail Wellbeing CIC. A non profit organisation delivering nature based programmes to help improve mental health. Part of NHS green social prescribing. Director and Co founder of Soul Trail Wellbeing CIC. A non profit organisation delivering nature based programmes to help improve mental health. Part of NHS green social prescribing.

Health and Wellbeing Advisor

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

The lead Mental Health expert / well-being advisor for AFRS, leading on trauma support, welfare, training , workshops and more. - Created & delivered Suicide Intervention Training to front line firefighters - Implement new support services including TRiM, reviewing current policies - ASIST trained - Welfare Support and signposting- Developed new Wellbeing Intranet page and e-learning modules - Suicide prevention SPOC - Blue Light Champion Manager - Deliver wellbeing awareness workshops, providing education , discussion and breaking the stigma - Review and improve wellbeing provisions and MH awareness training for staff - Cultural Change Advocate Board member- Create and deliver podcasts, case studies , articles and social media posts on MH Show less

TRiM Manager and Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

Trauma Risk Incident Manager for staff in response to traumatic incidents. Manage Trim practitioners and coordinate TRiM visits. I also deliver TRiM assessments, briefings and raise awareness at stations and through online communication.

Integrative Psychotherapist

• May 2019 - May 2021

Integrative Therapist at USW Therapy supporting clients from varied referrals including NHS, Charity sector, students. Supporting clients presenting issues of loss, bereavement, trauma , domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship problems, anxiety , stress and more. Integrative Therapist at USW Therapy supporting clients from varied referrals including NHS, Charity sector, students. Supporting clients presenting issues of loss, bereavement, trauma , domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship problems, anxiety , stress and more.

Lighthouse Victim and Witness Care Officer. - Safeguarding Unit

• Apr 2014 - Apr 2019

- Deliver on-going support, updates and information to all victims/ witnesses during court process- Supporting vulnerable victims of crime via needs assessments, signposting and safeguarding - Trainer & Mentor - Honour Based Violence SPOC - Mental Health and Suicide prevention SPOC - Working and liaising with Multi disciplinary team including police, CPS, Justice system, social care, first response , domestic abuse agencies , victim support etcWorking with victims of crime included :Domestic Abuse, Hate Crime, Sexual Assault, Wounding with intent, Trafficking, Attempted Murder, Arson with intent and Kidnap-Persistently targeted victimsReceived high recognition from Assistant Chief Constable for :- Implementing positive change and challenging safeguarding procedures for “so called” Honour Based Violence victims.- dealing with a complex crisis incident Show less

Hostage and Crisis Negotiator

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

Specially trained to de-escalate crisis incidents including: attempt suicide, domestic barricades, psychosis episodes, violence, hostages, terrorism. Trained to deploy for:Suicidal Members of public Hostage taking Terrorist incidents Domestic barricades

Public Service Centre Operator

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

Emergency call handler: 999 call operator 101 call operator Criming Incidents Crisis Intervention Emergency call handler: 999 call operator 101 call operator Criming Incidents Crisis Intervention

Target Support Worker

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

Supported young adults with complex behavioural and mental heath issues , who were on the autistic spectrum. Provided low arousal techniques to de-escalate anxious incidents of self harm or aggression towards others. Supported residents with independent living SPELL trained and basic Makaton Challenging behaviour trained Supported young adults with complex behavioural and mental heath issues , who were on the autistic spectrum. Provided low arousal techniques to de-escalate anxious incidents of self harm or aggression towards others. Supported residents with independent living SPELL trained and basic Makaton Challenging behaviour trained