COUNSELLING SUPPORT
I offer confidential counselling support to adults, young people and teenagers, helping them to deal with any mental health concerns or life challenges, past or present.
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CLINICAL SUPERVISION
I also provide clinical supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists and practitioners involved in the social care, mental health, youth work and teaching professions.
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QUALIFICATIONS
2018
PG Cert. in Child and Young People IAPT Therapy
(includes CBT for Anxiety & Person-Centred Counselling for Depression)
IOPPN, Kings College, London
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2011
Diploma in Clinical Supervision
CPPD, London
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2005-present
BACP Accredited (includes undertaking 30 hours of continuous professional development per year)
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1996-2000
Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute
1992-1993
Certificate in Counselling Skills
University of Leicester
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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DIRECTORIES
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North Herts Emotional Health in Schools Service
TRAINING COURSES
2021
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Structural Dissociation
2019
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Positive Behaviour Support
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2018
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Theory and practice of CBT for Anxiety, and Counselling for Depression for children and young people
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2017
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ETHOS Clinical Trial Supervision Training
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Child trauma: connectedness, emotional regulation and the polyvagal theory
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Compassion-Focused Therapy, an introduction
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Transformational Chair Work, Masterclass
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2016​
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Seminar Young Women and Gangs
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Sleep Health – Advanced Therapeutic Techniques
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ETHOS Clinical Trial Training
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2015
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Time-limited Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Young Adults (TAPP)
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2013
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Key Developmental Milestones in Adolescence
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2012
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Outcome Measurement in Youth Counselling
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Attachment Theory
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2011
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Introduction to Play Therapy
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Teaching Clients Mindfulness
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2007
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Working with Art Therapeutically
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CBT, 4-day Skills Training
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2006
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CBT
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2003
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I find Richard very empathetic and able to use a variety of counselling methods to good effect. Each time I talk to him I go away with greater insight into the root cause of what is troubling me."
Counselling for Adults
"He is also able to suggest suitable strategies that I can use to help resolve whatever I am dealing with. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and have done so to family and friends."
Counselling for Adults
"After a period of sessions with Richard my mood is always greatly improved."