Education & Professional Training

My professional development combines academic training in psychology and mental health with specialist postgraduate education in systemic therapy, psychosexual and relationship therapy, cognitive behavioural approaches, and mindfulness-based performance work. I continue to expand my clinical knowledge through postgraduate training and specialist professional development.

2026 — Systemic Therapy Qualification

ifs – Institut für Systemische Familientherapie, Supervision und Organisationsentwicklung, Essen, Germany
DGSF Systemic Therapy Qualification

Advanced training in systemic therapy and family therapy, building on systemic counselling and therapeutic practice. The programme focuses on systemic thinking, therapeutic interventions, family and relationship dynamics, and practical clinical work.

The ifs is one of Germany's longest-established institutes for systemic education and training and offers DGSF- and SG-recognised training in systemic counselling and therapy. (Systemische Gesellschaft)

Location: Essen, Germany
Institution: ifs – Institut für Systemische Familientherapie, Supervision und Organisationsentwicklung
Website:ifs Essen
DGSF:DGSF – ifs Essen

2026 — SystCert: Systemiker / Systemic Consultant

Systemic Consultant Certification

Professional qualification in systemic consulting and practice, with a focus on systemic perspectives, relational dynamics, communication and solution-focused approaches.

Year: 2026
Qualification: SystCert – Systemiker / Systemic Consultant

2026 — Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy

NAOS Institute & London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy

Postgraduate specialist training in psychosexual and relationship therapy, combining self-directed study with intensive live training.

The programme covers psychosexual issues relating to anatomy and physiology, mental health, psychopharmacology, culture and diversity, neuroscience, gender and sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction and relational issues. It also develops skills in assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical intervention and appropriate referral.

The qualification is awarded through the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and the NAOS Institute and is accredited by COSRT – College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists. (Naos Institute)

Format: Online via Zoom
Training provider: NAOS Institute / London Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy
Accreditation: COSRT
CPD: 42 hours
Year: 2026

Website: NAOS Institute
Programme information: Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy

2026 — Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy

NAOS Institute

Specialist postgraduate training in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy, with a systemic approach to sex and relationships.

The NAOS advanced training is a two-year, part-time postgraduate programme. It combines classroom teaching, reflective practice, specialised psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy training and supervised clinical work. The programme is delivered through a combination of in-person teaching in London and online sessions. (Naos Institute)

Location: London, UK / online
Format: Part-time, blended learning
Level: Postgraduate Level 7
Clinical component: Supervised clinical practice
Accreditation: COSRT

Website:NAOS Institute – Advanced Diploma

2026 — Advanced University Diploma: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills & Studies

University of Derby, UK

Advanced university-level study in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), developing knowledge and practical skills in CBT theory, formulation and therapeutic techniques.

Institution: University of Derby
Qualification: Advanced University Diploma – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills & Studies
Location: UK
Year: 2026

Website:University of Derby

2021 — Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE®) Instructor

MSPE Institute

Professional instructor training in Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE®), a mindfulness-based mental training programme designed for athletes, coaches and other performance populations.

The training covers the theoretical and evidence base of MSPE, mindfulness principles, delivery of the MSPE sessions, facilitation techniques and adapting mindfulness-based exercises to different sporting and performance environments. The programme was developed by Keith A. Kaufman, PhD, Timothy R. Pineau, PhD, and Carol R. Glass, PhD. (MSP Institute)

Qualification: MSPE Instructor
Institution: MSPE Institute
Format: Professional instructor training
Year: 2021

Website:MSPE Institute

2020 — MSc Mental Health Recovery & Social Inclusion

University of Hertfordshire, UK

Master of Science in Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion.

This postgraduate programme focuses on recovery-oriented mental health practice, social inclusion, participation, leadership, collaboration and working with people experiencing mental distress. The programme was designed for professionals across mental health disciplines as well as people with lived experience, carers, managers and policymakers.

The programme was delivered through online learning, allowing students from different countries and professional backgrounds to participate. It was developed collaboratively with academic, clinical and lived-experience expertise, including international partner institutions.

Qualification: MSc Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion
Institution: University of Hertfordshire
Location: UK / Online
Level: Postgraduate / Level 7
Year: 2020

Website:University of Hertfordshire – Mental Health Recovery & Social Inclusion

2018 — Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee, USA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

The undergraduate psychology programme provides broad training in behavioural science and includes areas such as developmental psychology, learning and cognition, social psychology, abnormal psychology, personality, neuroscience, research methods, statistics and therapeutic techniques. (Tennessee Tech University)

The programme also includes research and practical learning opportunities through psychology laboratories, field experiences and applied coursework. (Tennessee Tech University)

Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology
Institution: Tennessee Technological University
Location: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
Year: 2018
Department: Department of Counseling & Psychology

Website:Tennessee Tech – Psychology