I originally trained as an Occupational Therapist, qualifying in 1989. This remains my core profession. Since then I completed a years training in Family Therapy in Context, I qualified as an adult counsellor in 2004 and qualified as a DDPIW practitioner in 2012. I have worked in adult mental health, residential care, 3 generic CAMHS services and two specialist Looked After services. I have held both managerial roles and also clinical roles throughout my working life. I work entirely independently since April 2014 offering a range of interventions including training and supervision additional to my DDP and Counselling work. In 2019 I qualified as a DDPIW Consultant which allows me to support therapists in training to undertake their training as a DDPIW practitioner. In 2021 I completed my DDPIW Trainer practicum and I now deliver training across the UK and Ireland. I took on chair of DDP Connects UK and Ireland in December 2023 and remain in this role focused on supporting the growth of DDP in the UK and Ireland. My work with training organisations has convinced me of the importance of embedding DDP throughout those organisations. This is where I am focused currently.