As an integrative psychotherapist, I believe that learning should never stop. Much like modern medicine, psychotherapy and counselling are continually evolving, with new research, ideas and therapeutic approaches offering fresh perspectives on how we understand ourselves and others.

Qualifying as a psychotherapist involved over four years of rigorous academic and clinical training, but I have never viewed qualification as the point at which learning ends. Quite the opposite. If anything, those years taught me just how much there is still to discover about the complexities of being human.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a requirement of maintaining my accreditation with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and one that I genuinely welcome. Rather than viewing it simply as a professional obligation, I see it as an opportunity to remain curious, challenge my thinking and explore different therapeutic perspectives.

For me, continued learning is not just a professional responsibility, but a privilege — one that enriches my work as an integrative psychotherapist and ultimately benefits the clients I work with.

Addiction, Attachment & Neuroscience

Dangerous Desires: Attachment-Based and Psychodynamic Approaches to Addiction

British Psychological Society (BPS)

An exploration of addiction through attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives, examining how early relationships, emotional vulnerabilities and unconscious processes can contribute to addictive behaviours. The training considered how addiction may function as a way of managing painful emotions, alongside the importance of the therapeutic relationship in addressing deeply rooted patterns, resistance and disengagement, and supporting meaningful psychological change.

The Psychology of Addiction: Neuroscience of Addiction

University of Oxford

An exploration of the psychological, social and neuroscientific dimensions of addiction, including how brain processes and impulsivity can influence addictive behaviours. The training also examined different approaches to intervention, including emerging applications of neurofeedback, and considered the wider factors involved in understanding and responding to addiction.

Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Development

Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) — Practitioner Training, Part 1

Metanoia Institute

Specialist training exploring the person-centred experiential approach to working with depression, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, emotional processing and the client's lived experience. This first stage of practitioner training developed understanding of the PCE-CfD model and its application within therapeutic work.

Introduction to NeuroAffective-CBT (NA-CBT)

Daniel Mirea — Founder of NeuroAffective-CBT

An introduction to an integrative therapeutic approach combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with neuroscience, attachment theory and an understanding of the relationship between mind and body. The training explored how deeply rooted emotional experiences, particularly shame and feelings of inadequacy, can influence self-esteem, perfectionism, avoidance and relationships, alongside approaches to emotional regulation and psychological resilience.

Working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS: An Alumni Panel

Regent's University London

A panel discussion exploring the opportunities and experiences of working as a psychotherapist within the NHS. The discussion covered the differences between NHS employment and private practice, working with clients from diverse backgrounds, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the various professional pathways into NHS psychotherapy roles.

Safeguarding, Equality & Professional Practice

The following NHS training courses form part of my continuing professional development, covering safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and professional responsibilities within healthcare settings.

Safeguarding Adults — Level 3

Safeguarding Children — Level 3

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

Information Governance and Data Security

Fire Safety

Health, Safety and Welfare