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 (NET) and working with children and young people (CYP). Finally continuing to complete an (FdSc) in Counselling and Forensic Psychology with The Open University.
Academic Training & Experience
Education
Full training
I hold a FdSc degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Also continuing to study the FdSc 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 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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FdSc Psychology with Counselling (currently studying with The 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.
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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, through Snowford Grange Counselling and Psychotherapy, also adults through NHS Talking Therapies and through my Private Practice since 2025. This diverse exposure has allowed me to hone my therapeutic skills across different age groups from 12 upwards, 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 while specialising in neurodevelopmental support, specifically Autism, all 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, dyspraxia 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. I also accept self-referrals through private medical insurers and Employee Assisted Programme (EAP) through VitalityHealth and Sparta Health (with applications in progress for Aviva and Healix)
