Qualifications
My training is rooted in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy, complemented by further postgraduate study in psychotherapy, counselling, supervision, bereavement, trauma, oncology and long-term illness support.
- Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy – London Institute of Human Relations and Sexuality
- Diploma in Higher Education in Psychodynamic Counselling – Portsmouth University
- Postgraduate Certificates in Advanced Educational Studies (Masters level) – Southampton University
- Psychosexual Counselling
- Loss and Bereavement
- MSc in Research Science (psychotherapeutic topic), Portsmouth University
- PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Portsmouth University
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision – University of Leicester
- Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing – Portsmouth University
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training – with Richard Bennett
- Trauma Response Training – International
- Oncology Support Specialist Psychotherapy Training – BUPA
Professional standards & Continuing Professional Development CPD
I'm registered with UKCP, BACP, and COSRT (Senior Accredited Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist, AccCOSRT (Sen), and an accredited COSRT Supervisor. RegCOSRT(sup)
To keep my registration in good standing, I complete regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
- COSRT: Minimum 30 hours per year, with 20+ hours specifically in psychosexual & relationship therapy;
- UKCP: 250 hours over 5 years (with at least 20 hours each year).
- BACP: Minimum 30 hours per year.
- As a Supervisor, I also maintain ongoing CPD in supervision practice.
In practice, I complete 60 hours of CPD each year, exceeding the minimums across all three bodies. My CPD includes advanced training, supervision, research, teaching, and reflective practice.
Contact & Bookings
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If you prefer, email diana@couplecare.co.uk or call the clinic on 07770 453 693.