Training & credentials

A career spent learning how to care for people.

From nearly two decades of certificated training in health and social care to one of only five practitioners in the UK trained in this myofascial release system.

The road here

Twenty years of learning to help people.

2001 – 2003

Foundations in care

Certificated training in counselling, communication skills, solution-focused brief therapy and supporting vulnerable people, with Nottingham City Council's Social Services training programme.

2006 – 2008

NVQ Level 3, Health & Social Care

Formal qualification through Edexcel, alongside continuing development in mental health awareness and safeguarding.

The turning point

The patient who became the practitioner

Years of chronic back pain, a hospital admission, and a wheelchair prognosis. Then a treatment that changed everything. Read the full story →

Today

One of five in the UK

Trained personally by James Tyrell Neston in his myofascial release system, to the highest level, with degree-equivalent study in anatomy & physiology.

The paper trail

Every certificate, individually.

Certificated training completed between 2001 and 2008 with Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Edexcel.

This is to certify

Safeguarding Children

Nottinghamshire County Council
2008
National Vocational Qualification

NVQ 3 · Health & Social Care, Children & Young People Pathway

Nottingham City Council Fostering Service
2007
National Vocational Qualification

NVQ Level 3 · Health & Social Care

Edexcel · Nottingham City Council
2006
Continuing professional development

Awareness of Mental Ill Health

Nottingham City Council
2006
Continuing professional development

Maximising Life Chances · Avoiding & Managing Bullying

Nottingham City Council
2006
This is to certify

Valuing Diversity

Nottingham City Council
2003
This is to certify

Solution Focused Brief Therapy · Intermediate

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Counselling & Communication Skills · Level 2

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Introduction to Child Protection & ACPC Procedures

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Effective Ways of Observing, Managing & Communicating with Troubled Children

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Human Rights Act (1998) · Guidance for Care Workers

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

The Adoption & Children Bill / Act

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Good Parenting, Good Outcomes

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

The Effects of Early Separation & Deprivation on Children in Care

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Maximising Life Chances

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Helping Young People to Talk About Sex

Nottingham City Council
2002
This is to certify

Managing Extremes of Behaviour

Nottingham City Council
2001
This is to certify

Separation, Attachment & Bonding

Nottingham City Council
2001
This is to certify

Working With Children Who Abuse Other Children

Nottingham City Council
2001
Certificate of attendance

Training & Assessment Induction Course

Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Foster Care Associates
2001

The record at a glance

Twenty certificated courses and qualifications, 2001–2008, plus founder-led training in the myofascial release system and degree-equivalent study in anatomy & physiology.

Myofascial Release System · AdvancedFounder-led
Anatomy & PhysiologyDegree-equivalent
NVQ Level 3 · Health & Social CareEdexcel · 2006
NVQ 3 · Children & Young People Pathway2007
Safeguarding Children2008
Awareness of Mental Ill Health2006
Counselling & Communication Skills L22002
Solution Focused Brief Therapy2002
Separation, Attachment & Bonding2001
Managing Extremes of Behaviour2001
Valuing Diversity2003
+ 9 further certificated courses2001–2006

Ready when you are.

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