Stuart Core therapy competences:
My Core competencies are therapy models which I am trained and accredited in as stand alone competences. In other words I am accredited in these, each in their own right. This is part of my multi modal practice (multiple models, each accredited). The professional bodies responsible for each modal are indicated.
As a specialist in Complex trauma, there are no Statutory or Accredited Register Regulators in the UK for this kind of integrated, advanced and specialised work. Both also only cover UK work. Because of this, and the international nature of our work, although we maintain at least one PSA AR (accredited register) registration in order to prove adherence to UK minimum safety standards, our main registrations are with International and Specialist bodies.
We do not provide any form of conversion therapy. We are an inclusive provider, and we will work with you over the therapy process to ensure we are the clinically appropriate service for your needs and that working with your needs will be within our competency, and match our service specialisms
My professional registrations and registration with PSA (Professional Standards Authority Accredited Registers) can be found HERE
Main Service: Traumatology and Neuro Divergence informed therapy.
This service is provided under the international guidance and standards of the APA (American Psychological Association), and two leading organisations: The (Arizona) Trauma Institute International, and Evergreen Certifications. General therapy ethics and standards are ensured by the UK based NACHP (National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists), ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists) and CTHA (Complementary Therapists Association). There are no PSA Accredited registers currently held for traumatology or other specialisms. Specialist Trauma therapy and Somatic coaching insurance is held. Stuart is a member of both APA divisions: Trauma and Neurodiversity Specialisms.
Other Services and their registration bodies
Generally for following separate “services” are subject to professional bodies in the following ways:
- Clinical Hypnotherapy separately: CNHC
- (Clinical) Behavioural analysis separately: UKSBA
- Complementary therapy services: CTHA & IAOTH
(See in more detail in competencies outlined below)
More information can be found at my individual practice site HERE
Making sense of academic and vocational Standards: UK Standards England and Wales framework HERE
Scotland has a unique framework with different numbering HERE
Because I work in Scotland but also online in England and abroad, I have used the UK numbering, since this is what is used by UK wide professional bodies.
Some certification “badges” are no longer being “renewed” since the qualifications have been completed, and the CPD renewal requirements overlap with those of the main focus of the business – trauma and loss, therefore the badges would merely require additional charges for no other gain. As part of reducing overheads and preventing the need for further price rises, we have chosen to become more selective in regard to “badge” costs. We intend to focus on trauma and neurodivergence badges and a few specific therapy models, dropping the other badges for related areas (depression, anxiety, grief) which are all covered within trauma and loss.
The main trainings / accreditations were within the following:
- Diploma in Analysis, Hypnosis and Stress management based counselling / psychotherapy with ASM/IHP externally validated via NVQ Level 4 T&D City & Guilds (National Awards Standards Level 5 = equivalent to graduate level). This enables CNHC PSA AR registration via Hypnotherapy component.
- Post Graduate Accreditation in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy, including cognitive behavioural, humanistic and psychoanalysis with NACHP. Level 7 equivalent, and post graduate level. This enabled CNHC PSA AR registration via Hypnotherapy component, although this is no longer held, instead registered on the FHT PSA AR.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Complex Trauma Treatment. Accredited award, both for professional Certification, and as verified Level 7 PG Diploma.
- Accredited titles: (accreditation in brackets)
Stress Management Consultant
(ASM/IHP and NVQ City & Guilds Level 4 T&D award)
- Psychoanalyst / Analyst (NACHP/IHP), Analyst & Hypnoanalyst (ASM/IHP). Competency certified in Cognitive Analysis Behavioural System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) for long term depression.
- Clinical Psychotherapist (NACHP)
- Clinical Hypnotherapist (NACHP)
- Life Coach (SHTC/CTHA)
- Psycho-educational trainer/ practitioner
(RSPH/SHTC and NVQ City & Guilds Level 4 T&D award) - Mindfulness Practitioner (SHTC/FHT/NACHP)
- Certified Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals & Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist.
- Certified Clinical Mindfulness (PESI) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certification course: Clinical Anxiety Treatment Certification Course. (CCATP) Intensive Training Certification. (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certification course: Attention Deficit Disorders Certification course (ADHD-CCSP) Intensive Training Certification. (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certified Grief Therapy Specialist & Advanced Specialist. (CGCS, CAGCS both completed) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certified: Depression & Mood Disorder Treatment Professional (CDMDTP) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certified: Anger Management Treatment Specialist (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certified: Advanced Clinical Trauma Specialist (ACCTP aproximately level 8, upgraded from CCTP) Intensive Training Certification. (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Certified: Clinical Trauma Professional: Complex trauma and Disassociative Disorders (CCTP II) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
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Certified: using Hypnosis, Neuroscience and mind/body approaches in Trauma treatment. (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Proficiency certified: ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Certified Dialectic Behavioural Therapy Clinician (C-DBT), and Radically Open Dialectic Behavioural Therapy Level 1 (RO-DBT). Certifications for the treatment of clinical personality disorders, both under-controlled (DBT) and overcontrolled (RO-DBT)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
- Acupressure seated Massage practitioner (SHTC/GHT)
- Martial Art based movement therapy and Chi Gung (SHTC)
Post Graduate Fellow, Institute of Hypnosis and Parapsychology
Different Services and Registrations / Qualifications
PSA AR references are for that service type only
1. Psychoanalysis (psychoanalyst or analyst)
Levels: Professional Accreditation and Qualification. Additional Under Graduate & Post Graduate Study
- Initial Qualification and assessment (IHP/ASM) Psychodynamic & cognitive behavioural. Externally accredited via NVQ Level 4 Portfolio (level 5 UK standards scale) as one of 4 models over diploma (3 yrs) & NVQ (4 years) graduate level.
- Systems analysis including SSADM and advanced analytic methods as part of BSc (Hons) IIT (3 years degree)
- Additional Assessment and vocational accreditation process NACHP (2 yrs Post Graduate level, above Level 5)
- Additional Academic study, BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychology
- Post Graduate comparative study – Humanistic -v- Psychodynamic -v- Linguistic (Part of MSc Psychology)
- Accredited in model as stand alone component of multi-model practice, NACHP
- Masterclass CPD trained in relational EMDR
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Registered with the UKSBA (UK Society Behavioural Analysis) Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register
2. Psychology (humanistic psychologist, clinical psychotherapist or counsellor)
Levels: Professional Accreditation and Qualification. Additional Under Graduate & Post Graduate Study
- Initial Qualification and assessment (IHP/ASM) Externally accredited via NVQ Level 4 Portfolio as one of 4 models over diploma (3 yrs) & NVQ (4 years) Graduate level 5 level.
- Additional Assessment and vocational accreditation process NACHP (2 yrs Post Graduate level, above Level 5)
- Additional Academic study, BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychology
- Post Graduate comparative study – Humanistic -v- Psychodynamic -v- Linguistic (Part of MSc)
- Accredited in model as stand alone component of multi-model practice, NACHP
- Insured and Certified Mindfulness Specialist (a form of eastern humanistic psychology)
- Mindfulness Association registered practitioner: not a qualification but an indication of commitment to personal daily mindful and humanistic practice.
- National Association of Counsellors Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. Accredited clinical psychotherapist and Fellow. Counselling Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy
- Level 3 and 4 Refresher Psychotherapy
- level 4 Refresher Integrative Counselling
- Level 3 Refresher Grief Counselling
Behavioural Analysis – Clinical & Developmental work (PSA AR)
3. Cognitive Behavioural (cognitive behavioural therapist, cognitive behavioural analyst, psychotherapist)
Levels: Professional Accreditation and Qualification. Additional Under Graduate & Post Qualification Study
- Initial Qualification and assessment (IHP/ASM) Externally accredited via NVQ Level 4 Portfolio as one of 4 models over diploma (3 yrs) & NVQ (4 years) Graduate Level 5.
- Additional Assessment and vocational accreditation process NACHP. (2 yrs Post Graduate level, above Level 5)
- Cognitive psychology modules as score part of BA(Open) Degree, University Certificate of Education, and MSc Psychology courses.
- Post Qualification competency training in CBASP (Dundee University Medical school & Tayside NHS)
- Accredited in model as stand alone component of multi-model practice, NACHP
- Competency training in CBT for depression and MBCT for depression
4. Eastern Psychology (eastern psychologist, humanistic psychologist, complementary therapist)
NB Fundamental element within hypnotic / relaxation work, humanistic work and behavioural change self regulation
Levels: Professional registration and Personal adherence. Additional Under Graduate Graduate Study
- Over 30 years of personal adherence through spirituality, Martial Arts (5th dan) and mindful practice. (supported by certification see CPD)
- Mindful application pioneered by NACHP President Yapko, influencing multi-model practice
- University undergrad study as part of Certificate of education in Theology and Philosophy
- University Undergrad study as part of BA (Hons) Open
- Additional interest and informal (and CPD) training in a range of complementary therapies
- Registered Practitioner with the Mindfulness Association: not a qualification but a commitment of personal daily mindfulness practice.
- MBCT clinical competency training
- MBSR clinical competency training
- Certified Mindfulness Specialist CMIP
- Certified: Clinical Application of Mindfulness
5. Clinical Hypnotherapy (clinical hypnotist, clinical hypnotherapist, hypno-analyst)
Levels: Professional Accreditation and Qualification. Subject to Voluntary PSA AR “right touch” regulation.
- Initial Qualification and assessment (IHP/ASM) Externally accredited via NVQ Level 4 Portfolio as one of 4 models over diploma (3 yrs) & NVQ (4 years) Graduate level 5
- Additional Assessment and vocational accreditation process NACHP (2 yrs Post Graduate level, above Level 5)
- Accredited in model as stand alone component of multi-model practice, NACHP
- Level 4 Refresher Hypnotherapy Practitioner
- Level 3 CPD Specialism Conversational Hypnotherapy
- Specialist in the use of Hypnotherapy for Somatic Processing and analytic therapy (Hypno-analysis)
- National Association of Counsellors Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. Accredited clinical psychotherapist and Fellow. Counselling Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy
- Certified in Specialist Clinical use of Hypnosis, Neurology & Mind-Body work in Trauma Treatment
National Association of Counsellors Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. Accredited clinical psychotherapist. Counselling Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy
6. Life Coaching (life coach, psycho education trainer, NLP)
NB coaching is fundamental in behavioural change and psycho-education
Levels: Professional Accreditation and Qualification. Additional Accredited (NVQ) Vocational Study
- Level 4 Training & Development award in initial training included specific evidence of CBT model life coaching and NLP, and additional C25 Coaching module was completed. Dissemination of information from sources of authority in complementary health topics for psycho education an integral tested component.
- CTHA SHTC accredited Life coaching practitioner
- NACHP accreditation included coaching and NLP evidence
- NLP Level 3 awards in Coaching and NLP
- NLP (CPD award) NLP Trainer Certificate, Refresher course for Master Practitioners
- NLP Level 5 Externally accredited Diploma
- Coaching & Mentoring Level 5 Diploma
- Fellow Royal Society for Public Health
7. Physical and movement therapies
NB these therapies are fundamental in mind-body psychotherapy for trauma
- Chi Gung and martial arts (interpretative Chi Gung work). 5th Dan Black Belt, Level 3 Diploma Chi Gung
- EMMETT basic treatments competency trained (short course only)
- Practitioner Diploma Seated Acupressure and Massage (CMTHA, SHTC, GHT, CMA recognised)
8. Nutrition and Integrative Therapy.
NB This is a fundamental area in psycho-education for behavioural change and traumatology
- Stuart has completed Certification in Integrative and Nutritional Therapy, a post graduate, post qualification certification for existing professionals. Equivalent approximately Level 7.
Includes:
Nutrition
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Herbalism
Yoga / Chi Gung
Somatic Therapy
Other unofficial drugs - Stuart has completed a CPD diploma in nutrition for mental health
- Post graduate certification in specialist natropathic integrative work with Trauma
- Post graduate certification in specialist natropathic integrative work with Mental Health
- Diploma in Naturopathy (Lvl 3)
- Diploma in Herbalism
- 2nd Diploma in Herbalism (Lvl 3)
- CMA accredited Diploma in Naturopathy
- Stuart has over 2 years experience working in face to face nutritional advisory roles with associated trade training to insurance standards.
9. Complementary Medicine & Energy / Healing
NB elements of these therapies are fundamental in mind-body, relaxation and self regulation (e.g. self hypnosis) and psycho-education work
- Stuart is a Registered Practitioner: IAOTH & CTHA (CTHA is a validation body for the CNHC PSA AR)
Registered Internationally in following Specialist Disciplines:
Acupressure
ADHD
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Counselling
Depression
DBT
EMDR
Grief & Bereavement
Healing (Energy & Shamanic)
Hypnoanalysis
Hypnotherapy
Life Coaching
Mindfulness
Naturopathy
NLP
Nutritional Medicine
Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Psychotherapy
PTSD
Reiki
Qigong
Stress Management
Trauma
10. Clinical Supervision & Mentoring
Long term experienced and trained supervisor, accredited by the NACHP
11. Integrated holistic therapy work such as Traumatology
See list of qualifications below
Provided under the ethical codes of the following:
Additional CPD Continuous Professional Development training includes (not full list):
CPD training is significant, but is used to integrate into practice around core models. It is not to the same level as core competency, but is rather “add on” methods. (PESI accredited) refers to PESI provided or PESI accredited provider adhering to international standards including the America Psychological Association, a gold standard in the industry. BMJ is the British Medical Journal, part of the gold standard medical resource training in the UK.
Levels: Full UK guide on UK Gov site HERE
Summary of levels: (UK levels, Scottish are a bit different)
Level 3, A-Level equivalent, Suitable for CPD only
Level 4, HNC equivalent, Suitable for “Entry Level” into most professions
Level 5, HND equivalent, Suitable for “Professional Level” in most professions
Level 6, BSc BA equivalent, Suitable for “Professional Level” in most professions
Level 7, Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma / Masters Degree. Suitable for more “Senior” Professional Licenced Level in most Professions.
Level 7+ In practice few awards are identified as level 8 except academic awards such as PHd’s. In Practice Level 7+ awards are often level 8 equivalent Specialism Certifications.
- PODS Clinical Dissociative Disorder CPD Training. Specialist training and discussion workshop for dissociative disorders. (PESI accredited)
- St Andrews First Aid. Emergency First Aid at Work
- TODO Institute of Japanese Psychology. Morita Life Coaching and personal development
- TODO Institute of Japanese Psychology. Mindfulness and Naikan meditation methods
- Complaints: How to deal with them. BMJ
- Epilepsy- in association with NICE. BMJ
- Prescribing Hypertensives: what the patient is thinking. BMJ Dealing with Difficult Doctors. BMJ
- Breaking bad news to patients and relatives. BMJ
- Diagnosis. BMJ
- Anxiety & Depression – in association with NICE. BMJ
- What’s a good diagnostic test?. BMJ
- Alzheimer’s Disease: diagnosis and management. BMJ
- Using CBT in general practice. BMJ
- Patient confidentiality and disclosing information. BMJ
- Bipolar Disorder: management in secondary care – with NICE. BMJ
- Bipolar Disorder – management in primary care – with NICE. BMJ
- Epilepsy awareness course for care workers
- Medication course for care workers
- Health & safety in the workplace for care workers
- Manual Handling in the workplace for care workers
- Intensive service support (violent behaviour) for care workers
- Violence at Work: health and safety Course
- Mindfulness (Dip)
- MBSR for groups (Cert: Clinical competency workshop)
- MBCT for depression (Cert: Clinical competency workshop
- CBT for depression (Cert: Clinical competency workshop)
- DBT (Cert)
- Hygge (Cert)
- Social work competency Lvl 4
- Mental health Social Work lvl 4
- Integrative Therapeutic counselling Lvl 4 (Dip)
- Psychotherapy lvl 3 and 4 (Dip)
- Hypnotherapy lvl 4 (Dip)
- Chi Gung lvl 3 (Dip)
- CBT for Depression (Cert: Clinical competency workshop)
- Mindfulness for clinical groups (Cert: Clinical competency workshop)
- Buddhist psychology (Cert)
- Life Coaching lvl 3 (Dip)
- NLP lvl 3 (Dip)
- Gestalt Therapy: Personal Transformation (Cert)
- Sidereus story telling Hypnosis (Dip)
- Rapid induction Hypnosis (Cert)
- Humanistic Psychology (Uni 30 Credits)
- Counselling (Uni 30 credits)
- Nutrition for Mental Health (Cert)
- Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (Cert)
- Meditation made easy (CPD refresher)
- EMMETT short course in physical treatment (& registered on the FHT held register under EMMETT)
- “Words that change minds” NLP communication refresher workshop
- University Module on Criminality & Mental Health (Open University)
- Neuroscience: Neuro Cognitive & Behavioural Approach Introduction (CPD refresher)
2019 Date Stamp
- Relational EMDR: Multiple Masterclass Modules in EMDR competency for qualified psychotherapists:
– The Power of Attunement: Introduction to Relational EMDR
– Relational EMDR Approach to Working with Shame, Overwhelm and Clinical Impasse
– Using Relational EMDR to Address Anger, Trauma, and a Violent History
– Relational EMDR for Working with Shock Trauma, Depression, and Suicide Ideation
– Using Relational EMDR to Overcome Traumatic Stress
– The Many Faces of EMDR: Harnessing a Broad-Based Approach to Change
– Mastering the Craft of Treating Trauma: Four Core Skills
– Advances in Trauma Treatment Today Expert Panel
(PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P) - Eros in the practice room. CPD seminar on handling transference in the clinic.
- Addictions Psychology & Therapy (Cert)
- 1st Aid Yearly Refresher, Red Cross
- Complaint Management. BMJ (new version)
- Suicidal and Self Harming Patients. BMJ
- GAD Generalised Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care. BMJ
- Depression Counselling (Cert)
- Taoism: Understanding Tao Te Ching (Cert)
- Complex PTSD Clinical Workshop: A Comprehensive Approach to Accurately Assess and Effectively Treat Clients with Chronic, Repeated and/or Developmental Trauma (CPD) (Cert). Included
– EMDR based
– Parts work based
– Attachment based
– Diagnosis
– Integrated Treatments
– DBT
– Mindfulness
– CAM complementary and alternative medicine
(PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P) - The neuro-physiology of trauma, attachment, self regulation and emotions: Clinical applications of the Polyvagal theory. (CPD) (Cert)
(PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P) -
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy: Exploring Places of Connection in Clinical Practice (CPD) (Cert)
(PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P) -
Somatic Processing: How the Living, Sensing Body Resolves Trauma, Establishes Safety and Restores Resilience: Clinical Implications (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
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Addiction, Trauma, & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): The
Neuroscience behind Developmental/Attachment Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P) - Bessel van der Kolk Interview Series: Onno van der Hart, Ph.D. world-
renowned expert on treating dissociative disorders. (CPD) (Cert)
(PESI accredited) (P) - Certificate for Men & Therapy – Key approaches to working with men. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate for an Integrative Approach to Stabilisation with Disassociative clients. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate for Attachment in Adults: How Infant Attachment Security Affects Adult Relationships. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Apply Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice: Treatment Strategies Across the Lifespan. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Attachment Theory and Science: A Clear Map for Effective Couple Intervention. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Attachment – Cradle to Grave: Intimate and Interactive Conversations. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. 25 Custom Treatment Techniques for Anxious and Depressed Clients. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Clinical Supervision: Proven Tools and Techniques for Success. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Attachment theory & science. A clear map for effective couple intervention. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Integrating Your Client’s Spirituality in Clinical Practice. (CPD) (Cert) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Attachment and the Dance of Sex: Integrating Couples and Sex Therapy. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Gottman method of couple therapy. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Body Keeps the score. Trauma issues. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. CCTP Intensive Training Post Graduate and Post qualification Certification. (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Overcoming Trauma-related shame and Self-loathing. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Internal Family Integration (Parts work model), (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Narcissism, Infidelity, and Trauma: An Integrative Approach to Couples Therapy, (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Treating Trauma Clients at the Edge. How Brain Science Can Inform Interventions (Parts Work), (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Real World DBT: Adapting DBT to Fit Your Practice, (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Relational Psychotherapy. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certified: Depression & Mood Disorder Treatment Professional (CDMDTP) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [Dr James Phelps et al]
- Certificate. 15 Must-Have Mindfulness Techniques for Clinicians: Skills to Transform Your Treatment Plans for Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Guilt and Shame. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control. Guild of Holistic Therapists Professional Certification.
- Certified: use of Hypnosis, Neuroscience and mind/body approaches in Trauma treatment. (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [Kershaw & Wade]
- Certificate. Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): A Revolutionary & Transformative Treatment for Permanent Healing of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse and More! (Parts work model), (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Certificate. Harnessing Mindfulness in Clinical Practice. (CPD) (Cert). (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Proficiency Certificate: ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [M.May]
- Red Cross. First Aid Update with additional COVID emphasis.
- Certified: Clinical Trauma Professional: Complex trauma and Dissociative Disorders (CCTP II) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [Janina fisher]
2020 Year Stamp
- Certified: Clinical Mindfulness (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [Premashakti]
- Certified: Anger Management Treatment Professional (CAMTP) (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [J Peterson]
- How to do a Shamanic Journey (CPD)
- Certified: Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [L. Korn]
- Certified: (CGCS) Grief therapy Counselling Specialist (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P) [A. Drescher]
- Certificate: Clinical Supervision Mastery Course (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- BMJ British medical Journal. Webinar: Long covid: How to define it and how to manage it
- The Missing Dialectic. How RO-DBT differs from DBT. (PESI accredited) (P)
- RO-DBT Certification. (PESI accredited) [D. Lynch]
- Energy Psychology. A Bodymind approach for Rapidly Transforming Stress & Trauma (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Introduction to Mindfulness. GHT accredited mindfulness CPD.
- Working with Relational Trauma. Dealing with Disorganised Attachment. (PESI accredited) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Resilience, Happiness & Health – harness the Proven benefits of Love, Kindness & Compassion. Weekly Seminar CPD (CMA)
- Professional Standards for Therapists (HSE, Fire, and other aspects of legality and safe practice) (GHT)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GHT)
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
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Trauma & Attachment: Critical insights into the neurobiology of healing. Trauma and attachment during times of stress. International Trauma Conference. PESI (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- CDMDTP Specialist Depression & Mood Disorder certification renewed (requires re certification) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P)
- DBT. The Latest in Practice Based Innovations (Trauma, Bipolar & Co-Morbidity) PESI (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (P)
- Soul Retrieval Training Therapy. Accredited Level 3 CPD. (Shamanic Trauma Treatment) (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv)
- Level 7 Externally Accredited award. Certification in Advanced Complex Trauma Treatment. Post Graduate Certification level.
- Certified: CCTS-I Trauma Specialist Certification (Post Grad, Lvl 7 equiv) (A)
- Certified: Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist (CAGCS) (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P)
- Trauma Healing. Weekend University (NCIP accredited).
- Royal Society of Medicine: Long Covid.
- Risk Assessment Update course.
2022 Year Stamp
- Comprehensive 6 month Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindsight Institute with Professor Dan Siegel (Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA)
- Trauma Informed Wellbeing Coaching (for FHT Therapists: Post Qualification Level)
- Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional CMIP. (Post Grad, Lvl 7+ equiv) (P)
- Naturopathy Diploma (1) to underpin specialised Mental Health Integrative work.
- CMA Accredited Naturopathy Diploma (2) to underpin specialised Mental Health Integrative work.
- Arizona Trauma Institute specialist post qualification training in Somatic Processing and Mind-Body self regulation (A)
- CMA Accredited Post Qualification certification in Integrative Immunopathology.
- MEMI Multichannel Eye Movement Integration method of NLP for Trauma treatment Post Qualification training (A)
- Non Pharmalogical Approaches to treating Pain, specialist post qualification training in pain management. (A)
- Stepping into a Future Free of Historical Trauma. BLM & Minorities based generational trauma. (A)
- Health and Wellness for Trauma. (Nutrition, Naturopathy for treating trauma wellbeing). (A)
- Hit & Kiss: Attachment & Intimate Violence (Domestic Violence Abuse Trauma) . (A)
- CBT- Narrative Exposure Therapy for Trauma. (A)
- Treating Autism and PTSD Comorbid through a polyvagal informed lens: A framework to inform EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Interventions in Therapy. (P)
- CPD Study – Internal Family Systems “IFS-Informed” level training. (P)
- CPD Study – Conference: Day on Neurodiversity. Focus on ADHD, Autism and comorbid presentation with trauma
- Certification: C-DBT. 3 Day PESI Certification in clinical use of DBT (P) Lvl 7+
- Trauma, Attachment & Eating Disorders. Co morbid treatment of Eating Disorders through trauma informed therapy and attachment therapy. (A)
- Abilities and Strength Based Autism interventions. (P)
- Developing core competencies as a Autism Specialist (P)
- Not just surviving but thriving with autism (P)
- Dissecting the brain-gut connection (Autism) (P)
- Enhancing Social Communication for Autistic Clients (P)
- Racial Disparities and Neurodivergence in Autism (P)
- Helping Autistic Clients Relate and Communicate through DIR/Floortime® (P)
- Certificate for Treating Autism and PTSD Comorbid Through a Polyvagal-Informed Lens: A Framework to Inform EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Interventions in Therapy (P)
- Certificate for Help Autistic Clients Build Strengths, Ease Frustration, & Engage with the World: Techniques to Improve Cognitive Development, Early Language Development, Anxiety, & Behavior (P)
- Certificate: Neuroscience of safety. Transformative impact of the polyvagal theory on supporting Children on the autistic spectrum (P)
- Certificate: Autism assessment in adults. Differentiating the complexities of autism from co-occurring mental health issues. (P)
- Certificate: Autism, LGBTQIA+, and The Intersectionality of Gender and Sexuality. (P)
- Certificate: A practitioner’s guide to autism assessment: a strengths-based approach (P)
- Certificate: Theory of Mind: Therapeutic Implications for clients with ASD (P)
- Certificate: Ethical considerations in autism related services: operating at the highest level possible (P)
- Certified: Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist ASDCS (P) Lvl 7+
2023 Date Stamp
- Working with Military and Veteran Clients. Effective treatment of Military related Trauma. Suicidality, Substance Abuse & More. (P)
- Level 5 Safeguarding Officer Diploma, safeguarding update course.
- Introduction: Hypno-EMDR. NCH accredited.
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Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training (P)
- Conversational Hypnotherapy (CPD Update) Level 3 QLF validated
- Introduction to the science of Self Hypnosis. Summary of Bournemouth university Meta analysis Research into Effectiveness. National Council of Hypnotherapy CPD course.
- Advanced Specialist Trauma Specialist. (Post Grad, Lvl 8 equiv) (Requires existing Lvl 7 Certified Specialist Status, Lvl 7 Masters Degree level underpinning qualification, full licensing, and a minimum of 5 years experience, plus completion of accredited training and 80% minimum score in examination). (A)
- Certified: Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (Lvl 8 equivalent – having completed the above and met the other requirements for formal certification.
- Level 5 QLF externally validated Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. (Optional QLF certificate not purchased – course for CPD only)
Oxford Master Series 2023: Oxford University
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Multiple Seminars, over 4 days including Peter Levine, Bessel Van Der Kolk, Steve Porges and advanced somatic and neurofeedback.
2024 Date Stamp
- Level 5 Diploma in the use of ACT, CBT and DBT in Trauma Treatment. (Optional QLS certificate not purchased – course for CPD only)
- CPD Psychology and Treatment of Addiction. Short update course.
- CPD Introduction to recovery from Narcissistic Abuse. NCH Accredited.
- Participant (Certified): Oxford University Masters Series. Trauma Specific Conference. Main speakers Bessel Van De Kolk, Stephen Porges, Peter Levine. Completed 4 days / 36 training hours of conference
- CPD Introduction to Using the Rewind Technique to Treat Complex Trauma (NCH accredited 1 hour CPD refresher) [NB rewind technique is NOT suitable for COMPLEX trauma – and is a core NLP “fast phobia cure” offshoot that should be used very selectively!]
- Level 3 Herbalist Training (CPD update). Herbalism
- NLP Trainer: CPD, Refresher course for Master Practitioners
- RAIN Radical Compassion method: Tara Brach (CPD) Recognize Allow Investigate Nurture
- Reiki Level 1: Refresher: Level 1 reaffirmed.
- Reiki Level 2: Refresher: Level 2 training received (case studies in progress)
- Reiki QCF Vocationally accredited Levels 1, 2,3 Completed
- Brainspotting – Process and Trauma Treatment (CPD Certificate) [Brainspotting is an EMDR type NLP based process with more adaptability than classic EMDR]
- Brainspotting with David Grand, Ph.D.: The Brain-Body Based Therapy for Treating Trauma: CPD PESI.
- Advanced Diploma Level 7 (Post Graduate Level Diploma) Child / Developmental Psychology: Applied Behavioural Analysis for ASD & ADHD. Externally Validated QLS.
- 7 Month (Trauma Research Foundation Post Graduate Certificate in Traumatic Stress) Post Graduate training & mentoring (Aprox Lvl 8 equivalent) with Bessel van De Kolk & et al. Advanced Complex trauma Treatment (Completion of 31 modules requires 80%+ score). Supplemented by combination of live and pre-recorded seminars with leading experts.
Seminars:
Multiple Seminars completedModules:
Module 1: Bessel Van de Kolk: Introduction – COMPLETE
Module 2 – Janna Pressley: Complexities in adaptation to trauma – COMPLETE
Module 3 – Bessel van De Kolk: Developmental Neurobiology, neuroimagery research and effective intervention – COMPLETE
Module 4 – Bessel van De Kolk: EMDR & New Research Directions – COMPLETE
Module 5 – Adult Attachment Relationships : Jana Pressley – COMPLETE
Module 6 -The Roles Intersectionality & Cultural Humility Play When Working with Diverse Client Populations : Gary Bailey – COMPLETE
Module 7 – The Field Guide for Barefoot Psychology: Making Psychoeducation Relevant and Scalable across Cultures: Khedari-DePierro – COMPLETE|
Module 8 – Trauma Assessment of Children & Adults: Alexandra Cook – COMPLETE
Module 9 – Childhood Trauma – Impact & Long term consequences: Bessel van De Kolk – COMPLETE
Module 10 – The Scope of Trauma Treatment: From Acute Interventions to Restoration of Self-Experience: Bessel Van De Kolk – COMPLETE
Module 11 – Introduction to ARC: The Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Model: Blaustein – COMPLETE
Module 12- ARC & Supporting Regulation in Childhood: Blaustein – COMPLETE
Module 13 – Trauma Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory: Stephen Porges – COMPLETE
Module 14 – We Do Not Work Alone: Implementing and Sustaining Trauma-informed Systems: Patricia Wilcox – COMPLETE
Module 15 – SMART: Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment: Alexandra Cook – COMPLETE
Module 16 – Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Pat Ogden – COMPLETE
Module 17 – Trauma, PTSD, and the Mind-Body Relationship: Matthew Sanford – COMPLETE
Module 18 – Embodied Awareness: Licia Sky – COMPLETE
Module 19 – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Model for Accelerated Change: Deborah Korn – COMPLETE
Module 20 – Trauma Processing with Children: Michele Henderson – COMPLETE
Module 21 – The Neuropsychology of Sandplay Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma: Lorraine Freedle – COMPLETE
Module 22 – The DE-CRUIT Monologue Method: Treating Trauma Through Narrative Embodiment: Stephan Wolfert, MFA & Dawn Stern – COMPLETE
Module 23 – Working with Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children & Youth by John Ebert & Tarah Kuhn: Tarah Kuhn, PhD & Jon Ebert, PsyD – COMPLETE
Module 24 – Internal Family Systems: Richard Schwartz – COMPLETE
Module 25 – The Use of Internal Family Systems Model in Trauma Treatment: Frank Anderson – COMPLETE
Module 26 – Trauma & Altered States of Consciousness: Ruth Lanius – COMPLETE
Module 27 – Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Community, Hospital and Low-Income Settings: Janina Fisher – COMPLETE
Module 28 – Trauma-informed, Spiritually aware: Considering spirituality in holistic self and client care: Jana Pressley – COMPLETE
Module 29 – Caring for the Caregiver: Vicarious Trauma: Jana Pressley – COMPLETE
Module 30 – Future of Trauma Interventions: Bessel van De Kolk – COMPLETE
COURSE Completed 29.03.2024 - Mental Health & Nutrition Certification Course: Clinical Certification Course. (P)
- “Flash” technique uncertified NLP refresher (NLP method: variation on Rapid Phobia Cure using blinking & bi-lateral stimulation) 13 studies support Flash as a processing method for flashbacks / PTSD single event (PESI)
- Level 2 Reiki Practitioner refresher complete (training plus case studies)
- How to move forward with loss: Treating PTSD and grief arising from traumatic bereavement with cognitive therapy for PTSD. Presented by Professor Jennifer Wild (from Oxford Trauma & Stress Centre, organised by Stanton CPD)
Oxford Master Series 2024, Oxford University
(Virtual live with recordings for overlap) - High Impact Relational Therapy: Terry Real
- Neurology in Trauma (what works with trauma): Bessel Van Der Kolk [full day session]
- Myth of Mental Health (physiological mind-body): Gabor Mate [full day session]
- IFS (parts work) to overcome complex clinical cases: Richard Schwartz
- Neuroplasticity in Trauma therapy: Enhancing mental capacity to improve stress response & cognitive performance. Wynford Dore & John McGuire
- Harnessing Adversity: Transforming vulnerability into strength & growth. Spong, Siegel, Schwartz, Mahmood.
- The rupture of loss & the process of repair: insights & reflections; Julia Samuel, Priscilla Short, Amber Jeffrey
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Certificate: Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry in Action : An Experiential Course for the Healing of Deep Traumatic Wounds (P)
Awake Network Compassion Summit 2024
- The essential role of compassion in IFS; Richard Schwartz.
- Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture: A Compassionate Approach; Gabor Mate.
(A) Arizona Trauma Institute is a licensed academic institution in the USA (Arizona) for CE vocational training credits.
(P) PESI is a recognised training provider by multiple institutions and all the different appropriate State licensing boards in the USA. PESI presenters are leading industry experts such as Steven Porges, Bessel Van De Volk, Dick Schwarz, Janine Fisher, Dan Siegel etc. Evergreen is the professional certification department of PESI
QLF or Qualification Learning Framework is a part of the ABC Examination Group in the UK. QLF validated awards have been validated at the level awarded by professional assessors and examiners.
Trauma Research Foundation is probably the most well known and reputable Research and Training organisations worldwide, providing bleeding edge research and post graduate training recognised by all meaningful psychology organisations.
Completed University, Nationally Accredited, & Accredited Qualifications: (University and Post Higher Education)
- Level 4 NVQ TDLD based award (NEW scale Level 5) Training & development in the award of Complementary Health Education, Stress Management Education & Martial Art Based Education. Including Coaching, Training, Assessing Mini Awards. Verified by City & Guilds.
- Level 5 NLP Diploma Neuro Linguistic Programming (QLF)
- Under Graduate University Certificate (Level 4): Communication Skills, Lampeter University
- Under Graduate University Certificate (level 4): Psychology, Theology & Philosophy topics, Edinburgh University
- BSc(Hons) Industrial Information Technology (Level 6), specialising in analytical methods, design, human resources. City of Birmingham University.
- BA(Hons) Open, specialising in Psychology, (Level 6) Social Studies. Open University.
- BA(Hons) Philosophy & Psychology, (Level 6) specialising in comparative psychology / psychoanalysis methods and intersection of identities. Open University
- MSc Psychology, (Level 7) specialising in Identity, Brain & Behaviour (Neurology) and Comparative methods (psychoanalysis – cognitive behavioural – philosophical/linguistic). Open University
- Advanced Diploma Level 7 (Post Graduate Level Diploma) Certified in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Externally Validated QLS.
- Advanced Diploma Level 7 (Post Graduate Level Diploma) Child / Developmental Psychology: Applied Behavioural Analysis for ASD & ADHD. Externally Validated QLS.
- Advanced Diploma Level 7 (Post Graduate level Diploma) Counselling – comprehensive counselling trainings for post grad. externally Validated QLS.
- Open University: Understanding Autism. Badged Specialist Course
- Open University: Exploring career coaching and mentoring. Badged Specialist Course
Dip = Short CPD Diploma.
BMJ = British Medical Journal Clinical update course based on NICE
Lvl is externally accredited level award.
Clinical competency workshops are clinical practitioner competency training workshops of usually at least one day for already qualified practitioners to become competent in new practitioner skills.
Uni x credits are university courses of several weeks with the stated credits at undergraduate level.
Certificates (Cert) are post competency level courses for CPD for established practitioners.
Certified: post competency and post qualification professional award referring to speciality. Specialist qualified in that area.
So what titles do I use? Generally “Clinical Psychotherapist”, which is the description on my NACHP accreditation statement, or “Psychoanalyst”, which describes a major part of my work. otherwise I tend to use “Multi Modal Clinical Psychotherapist”, which reflects the multiple models employed in my work. I tend not to use “life coach” since people often think of USA style motivational speakers. I also avoid “counsellor”, because although I use person centred counselling where appropriate, I tend to be more proactive and focused than that particular open model.
Above all else I try to combine Humanistic and Psychodynamic theory and their common area of philosophy from East and West, and employ them around research evidenced and NICE recommended treatment strategies.
Awards and Research
Until recently I have not entered information here, so sorry for the rather sparse details. I am building this section now (19.02.2022)
2001 Award from BMAA for outstanding contribution to society (Youth Scheme in child reduction using Martial Arts) . The team also received a commendation from the Cardiff Chief Constable for social contribution.
Previously Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (UK) For achievement I was awarded fellowship, and latterly additional recognition as a regional organiser of the Starbucks – RSA regional Challenge. Again now (2023) Fellow and supporter of RSA.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. Recognition of my healthcare and psycho-education contribution.
Fellow of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts. Recognition for overall contribution.
As can be seen – I am a Fellow of the NACHP, and previously a Fellow of the FHT, HS, CPS, NCIP, and ISPC (no longer in membership of these).
Research – I do not widely mention this, since it is frankly not clinical and I think therapists who do rely on their academic research need to be more specific in their information and it’s application!
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stuart-Morgan-Ayrs
Professional Standards Authority Accredited Registers
Currently registered on the following registers for Healthcare Practitioners not subject to Statutory Regulation: Each register is for the therapy or therapies stated only. CNHC, Hypnotherapy section, Both Practitioners.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (Hypnotherapy)
Relevant to Clinical Psycho-Hypnotherapy work with C-PTSD
Practising Member:
UK Society Behavioural Analysis. Listed on the UKSBA PSA AR
Relevant to clinical C-PTSD, ASD and ADHD work.
Psychotherapy and counselling are recognised as essential job functions for hypnotherapists and hypnotherapy provision.
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