Teaching and psychological training
CBT education and training leadership
I am a BABCP accredited trainer and supervisor with extensive experience of postgraduate CBT education, clinical training and programme leadership. I am Director of Adult Psychological Training Programmes at the Psychological Therapies Training Centre within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. I also teach CBT at the University of Salford.
How I approach CBT education
Good CBT training involves more than sharing knowledge. Learners need opportunities to observe skills, practise them, receive constructive feedback and apply them thoughtfully in real clinical settings.
My teaching is collaborative, practical and grounded in evidence. I work with trainees, qualified therapists, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams, adapting teaching to different professional backgrounds, learning needs and service contexts.
My approach draws on BABCP standards, CBT competency frameworks, clinical experience and research. As a dyslexic educator, I am particularly interested in making psychological training clearer and more inclusive while maintaining high professional standards.
Training, consultancy and commissioned programmes
I lead and contribute to postgraduate programmes, supervision training, workshops and commissioned workforce development projects. I can provide teaching and consultancy for NHS services, universities and professional organisations, online and face to face.
This can include programme design, tailored workshops, supervision development and advice on inclusive psychological training.