I come from a background of youth and community work and have been involved in a variety of voluntary and statutory services for over 20 years. Since beginning work within residential childcare in 2000, I have managed homes and supported home managers in my role as Director.

 

In 2010 I became interested in how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy could enhance our practice and lead to better outcomes for children and young people. I went on to complete MSc in CBT and Mental Health and deliver direct therapeutic interventions with young people, particularly those in residential childcare as well as clinical supervisions for core teams within each home to help shape therapeutic care planning and ensure an environment was one where young people can recover from past trauma.

 

In 2013 I was fortunate enough to meet  Dr Peter Jacob who introduced the concepts of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). These ideas were embedded in our, children’s homes and as a central therapeutic approach within my work with children and families. My work is also informed by Dyadic, Developmental Practice.

 

Fast forward to 2023, I am now in a position to be offering a variety of highly specialised services to Organisations, Families, Children and Adults.