About Us:Background, Training and Experience.

Background, Training and Experience:

This passion led me to explore formal qualifications which at the time I thought would be beneficial in the helping profession. This led me to get my professional qualification through a BA in Social work (Hons) in 2014. Since then I have remained on the social work register. Through my training I gained experience working in housing and homeless support and in end of life care with families.

I then went on to specialise in work with young people, this started with a role working with young people who had run away from home and care. I delivered interventions and worked with the young people and their families to ensure that they were safe and cared for.

I then stepped into a roll within a youth work charity, where I led youth and community projects. A large part of my role was spent within a mainstream high school supporting students in lessons, through delivering assemblies, after school clubs and mentoring.

I then spent 3 years working at a Pupil Referral Unit as a keyworker. This role offered me a great range of experience working with young people and families in challenging situations. Most of the young people I worked with had some form of learning difficulty and this offered me a great insight and experience of how best to support young people who may for example be Autistic or have ADHD. I found a real passion for supporting these young people and found creative ways to help them to navigate the challenges of the education system, and to help develop their emotional intelligence.

I then went on to study at the Equine Psychotherapy Institute in Victoria, Australia. I chose this course for its high standards in ensuing the difference is clear between Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. Also for its high value on horse welfare and a gentle approach to partnering with horses, rather than ‘using’ horses for therapy. The model also aligned with my Person Centred Modality I have been working within my social work practice and expanded my work into Gestalt and Buddhist psychotherapy.