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I became a nurse in 1998 and have been working in the NHS since then. Over the years, I've worked in different roles including high dependency care, prison nursing, district/community nursing, and hospice nursing. Since 2007, I've been working within persistent (chronic) pain management services. My role since 2019 has been as a senior clinical nurse specialist, where I conduct assessments, provide medication education and management, psychotherapeutic education, and individualised consultations to help people with chronic pain learn to self-manage their condition with support.

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In addition to my work in the NHS, for 20 years I provided private care and support as a personal assistant and primary-nurse to a gentleman who faced significant challenges due to a complete thoracic spinal cord injury and multiple other complex injuries and health conditions. I now also support my mother in looking after my father, who is courageously navigating life with Lewy Body Dementia. It is from my experiences as both a formal and informal carer that I understand the need to look after yourself in order to care well for others. This is why I offer reduced fees for people in formal and informal caring roles.​

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I have always had an interest in complementary therapies and been passionate about the importance of holistic care.  Over at least the last decade I have been learning, using and working with lifestyle and herbal medicines.  As humans we are physical, psychological, social and spiritual beings, and any imbalance within our systems can negatively impact our overall wellbeing.  Working within Healing Natures Way, I aim to support individuals to improve their physical and mental health naturally, using herbal medicines and/or lifestyle medicine.

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Relevant Training & Qualifications:

First Class BSc (Hons) Clinical Herbalism             

RCGP approved Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine

Diploma in Psychological Therapies (Trauma Focussed-CBT, ACT, CFT, SFT & DBT)

Health Coaching for Behaviour Change

CBT for Long Term Conditions

Mental Health First Aid

Counselling Skills

 

CBT = Cognitive Behavioural Therapy;

ACT = Acceptance Commitment Therapy; 

CFT = Compassion Focussed Therapy;

SFT = Solution Focussed Therapy; 

DBT = Dialectical Behaviour Therapy