Qualifications
My name is Gemma Hinks (MNCPS) (CYPT) (FdSc), a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a robust FdSc degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy completed at Warwickshire College University Centre (WCUC), where I gained extensive knowledge in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy and working with children and young people. Finally continuing to complete my final year of BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Forensic Psychology with The Open University, which includes psychodynamic and pluralistic therapy and attachment theory.
Academic Training & Experience
Education
Full training
I hold a FdSc degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Also continuing to complete my final year of BSc in Counselling and Forensic Psychology, my training includes:
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB).
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Level 3 Certificate in in Counselling Studies (CPCAB).
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Level 1 Safeguarding Children (High Speed Training).
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FdSc Psychology with Counselling (Open University) covering topics from social to cognitive development, cognitive to biological and from biological to developmental. Social science and mental health including life changing events such as cancer, medical interventions, addiction and malnutrition. Introduction to Psychodynamic therapy and an understanding of Attachment theory.
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FdSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (NCPS Accredited course), covering topics such as, understanding self-harm and suicidal thinking, science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), legal and ethical framework, cultural competence, child and teen development, emotional dysregulation, attachment and human development, The Children Act, The Mental Health Act, working with adopted children or children in care and Counselling Children and Young People.
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Understanding Neurodiversity.
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Narrative Exposure Therapy.
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Qualified CBT Therapist.
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NSPCC Child Protection Training.
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Complex Trauma and Dissociation Clinical Training (NICE Guidelines training).
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Blob Tree Training with Ian Long.
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Fully insured with Holistic Insurance Services.
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Accredited Restraint with NCPS.
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Full Enhanced DBS, enabling me to work with both Child and Adult workforce.
Experience
Since 2024
I have gained valuable experience supporting both children and young adults within a secondary school environment and adults through NHS Talking Therapies. This diverse exposure has allowed me to hone my therapeutic skills across different age groups and presenting issues, providing tailored, compassionate care to clients navigating a wide range of challenges such as anxiety management, depression treatment, stress reduction, self-esteem building, anger management, PTSD, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, suicidal ideation, self-harm, addiction and neurodevelopmental support within varied settings.
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Specialisation
Neurodivergent
I hold an FdSc degree in counselling and psychotherapy, along with significant knowledge and direct experience supporting neurodiverse individuals. Having worked closely with those with autism, ADHD and dyslexia, my academic, practical and personal background ensures I am equipped to provide effective therapy uniquely tailored to each client's specific needs and abilities.
Membership
Professional Associations
I am an accredited registrant of NCPS and verified by Psychology Today and Counselling Directory.
