Media Recognition
Action Trauma: Neurodiversity Conference Speaker
Chapter for “The Monotropism reader & The Double Empathy reader” Pavillion Publishing

Peer Reviewer of several manuscripts for British Journal of Guidance & Counselling: Taylor & Francis
Chairing Conference Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP): Northern Ireland Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference in Belfast

2025
Training Day for therapists at Tara Centre on Neurodivergence Omagh
Keynote Speaker: BACP Making Connections Regional Conference Derry
Keynote Speaker: BACP Children, Young People and Family National Conference London
⭐ Mark Wallis
⭐ Michelle Blake
⭐ Veronica Rosello
⭐ Myira Khan
⭐ Maggie Worth
⭐ Raymi Doyle
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2024
Providing a range of Bespoke training to National Autistic Society Regional Charity Northern Ireland Carryduff
2019 – 2020
BACP Research Conference: Bridging the Gap between the Autistic, the Psychotherapist and the Theoretical perspective
2017
BACP CYP National Conference Newcastle Autism, A Dissociated Self UK
Middlesex Summer Research Conference Bridging the Gap between the Autistic, the Psychotherapist and the Theoretical perspective. London UK
2016
PIPS training event on Working therapeutically with autistic clients
2014
Writing, development and provision of over 100 training sessions to NRC partnership with Empower Project in supporting parents, carers professionals working with neurodivergent individuals
Metanoia Institute Festival of Research Methods London UK
Barnardo’s Annual CPD event supporting Autistic children in the school environment. Belfast Time 4 Me School Counselling Project
2013 – 2019
BACP CYP National Conference One Size does not fit All: Therapeutically working with clients on the autistic spectrum Newcastle UK
2012
BACP Making Connections Belfast UK
2011
Awards & Scholarships Won
Prestige Awards: Counsellor of the Year – Northern Ireland
2025
Prestige Awards: Autism Consultant of the Year – Northern Ireland
2021
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Victims & Survivors Service Northern Ireland Awarded Scholarship
2016
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Victims & Survivors Service Northern Ireland Awarded Scholarship
2015
Autism Affairs Scholarship Pennsylvania USA
2006 – 2007
Ames C. Atty Memorial Scholarship Pennsylvania USA
Jim Sheridan Psychology Award Pennsylvania USA
2005
Accreditation / Certifications / Degrees
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT Additional) for couples core skills part 2. International (currently enrolled)
Open University Business Management, Marketing Principles & Practice Module (Distinction)
Business Leadership and Management ILM (level 5)
2025
Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) for Couples Externship Part 1. International
2024
Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsych) Metanoia Institute London. UK
2023
Advanced Diploma in Experiential Coaching ILM level 5 UK
2014
Advanced Diploma in Reflexive Clinical Supervision Level 7. Middlesex University. UK
2013
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Accreditation. UK
2010
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst Certification BACB USA (strictly applied outside of neurodivergent experiences)
2008
Masters of Education: Counselling (M.Ed) Millersville University Pennsylvania USA
2005
Yoga Teacher Training YTTC UK
Bachelors (Hons) in Psychology (BSc) QUB Belfast. UK
2003

