Steven Mason UKCP, MBACP, PNCPS (Acc.)  
Psychotherapy & Counselling

My Professional Qualifications

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My qualifications are listed below. I undertook 5-years of rigorous training accredited by UKCP (U.K. Council for Psychotherapy) at the Metanoia Institute in London.  

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• Middlesex University - MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy 

• Metanoia Institute - Level 7 Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy 

• Metanoia Institute - Level 6 Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling

• COSRT Accredited - Certificate in Couple / Relationship Therapy

• NAOS/LDPRT - Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Sexology 

• TQUK - Counselling & CBT Level 4 Diploma

• TQUK - Counselling Level 3 Diploma

• UKCMM - Certificate in Mindfulness Teacher Training 

• NCFE/NCH - Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma

• APPT - Diploma in Professional Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis

• CCETSW - Preliminary Certificate in Social Care

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I have worked in private practice and mental health services, including a specialist service for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, I have worked with patients in the ward of a local acute mental health hospital within the NHS. I have undertaken comprehensive training in mindfulness teaching, approved by the British Psychological Society. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy), the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) and abide by their ethical frameworks and guidelines. 

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Further Training

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In addition, I regularly undertake additional training and development and have attended a range of specialist workshops and courses, including the following.

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• ASIST - Applied Suicide Interventions 

• PESI - Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

• Open Learn - Understanding ADHD 

• Grassroots - Understanding Self Harm 

• Online Therapy Institute - Moving Your Practice Online

• Sand Tray as a Therapeutic Tool

• Carolyn Spring - Dissociation & DID Fundamentals 

• Carolyn Spring - Dealing with Distress, Suicide & Self Harm

• THT - HIV Awareness Training

• LGBTQ Suicide Awareness and Interventions

• Trans 101 (working with trans and trans questioning clients)

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