Our Team

HCPC registered: OT64381

Over 15 years experience working in Learning Disability and Autism with 8 years as a qualified Occupational Therapist working in mental health, learning disability and Autism services across a range of settings. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist, North West Sensory Integration Special Interest Group and Sensory Integration Network. Safeguarding level 4 trained.

Over 15 years experience working in Learning Disability and Autism with 8 years as a qualified Occupational Therapist working in mental health, learning disability and Autism services across a range of settings. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist, North West Sensory Integration Special Interest Group and Sensory Integration Network. Safeguarding level 4 trained.

HCPC registered: OT64381
 
Management:  Chartered Management Institute, April 2016-Sep 2016

• Completion of level 5 Leadership and Management qualification with Chartered Institute of Managers. 
• Unit title- Managing team and individual performance. 

Masters Level Study: Ulster University / SI Network, Sep 2014-  Jan 2016

• Completion of Module 1-3 of Sensory Integration Modular Pathway with option to continue in order to complete Master Degree in this field. 
• Achievement of Distinction in module 2/3 assignment focused on the assessment of Sensory Integration and linking theory to practice. 

Occupational Therapy BSc Honours Degree: Salford University, Sep 2007- Sep 2011
First Class degree achieved. 
 
Specialist training completed in: 
December 2017- Sensory Defensiveness; A Comprehensive Treatment Approach- Willbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Protocol.  
March 2017- Interventions for Autism and Is it sensory or is it behaviour? 
July 2016: SPEL and Trainer Training with National Autistic Society. Course focused on how to deliver training and supporting staff working with people who have Autism. 
June 2016: Manual Handling trainer
March 2013: Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills programmes.

The British Psychological Society (BPS): Registration number 161882 
Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC): Registration number PY25631

Over 15 years experience working with vulnerable young people with a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. 9 years as a qualified psychologist working in a range of settings including experience of supporting young people in care and their families

The British Psychological Society (BPS): Registration number 161882 
Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC): Registration number PY25631

Over 15 years experience working with vulnerable young people with a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. 9 years as a qualified psychologist working in a range of settings including experience of supporting young people in care and their families.

MSc/Post MSc in Counselling Psychology - Wolverhampton University 2007-2010

Diploma in Counselling Chester University 2004-2007

BSc Hons (1st Class) Psychology University of Huddersfield 2001-2004

Specialist training completed in: 
March 2011 Attachment Style Interview (ASI) training 
October 2012 ACAT two-day introduction to CAT 
April 2014 Essential Supervision Skills (BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision) 
June 2014 Attachment and attachment disorders: development and therapy 
September 2014 Mindfulness: Compassion, Choice and Gratitude
November 2015 Creating Empowerment through Therapeutic Child Care and Education 
October 2016 Sexually Harmful Behaviour – Children & Young People who Sexually Harm 
February 2017 AIM2 Assessment Training 
February 2017 Good Lives Intervention Training (GMAP) 
March 2017 Child Sexual Exploitation (Family Fostercare) 
April 2017 Transgender Awareness Training (Gendered Intelligence) 
June 2017 Outcome Star – An evidence based tool for supporting and measuring change 
June 2017 Bond Solon – Excellence in Report Writing - Written Evidence 
June 2017 Bond Solon – Courtroom Skills Training – Witness Familiarisation 
November 2018 Two day training – Revealing the inner world of traumatised children and young people 
December 2018 Developing Cultural Competence as an Expert Witness (Just Psychology) 
February 2020 Treating Trauma 
March 2020 DBT Essential Skills Workshop

Over 25 year experience working a range of care settings including mental health, Learning Disability, substance misuse, homelessness and palliative care.

Claire provides complementary therapies to support development of coping skills and emotional regulation, promoting wellbeing for the young people she is working with. 

Over 25 year experience working a range of care settings including mental health, Learning Disability, substance misuse, homelessness and palliative care. 

Claire provides complementary therapies to support development of coping skills and emotional regulation, promoting wellbeing for the young people she is working with. 
 
Specialist Training in:
2005 - Holistic massage therapy
2013 - Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Master practitioner 
2013- Emotional Freedom Technique including Mindfulness
2018- Reiki master teacher