Profile
I provide a high quality and personnal service to individuals and organisations. Based in the North of England, and with over 14 years experience of working in the NHS. Over the last 7 years I have developed a private practice providing a service for solicitors, insurance companies, General Practitioners, private healthcare insurers, occupational health companies and private individuals.
After completing a History Degree in the early 1990's I then completed nurse training (Psychiatry) in West Yorkshire. Following time gaining experience working within forensic and adolescent settings, I then completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Durham University. Shortly after this I returned to the NHS gaining experience working within a CBT centre as a therapist and trainer. I commenced working as a private practitioner in 2007 and completed a CBT degree in 2008.
I currently work for a number of Health Trusts working with adults, referred by General Practitioners and Psychiatrists. I am also employed to provide supervision to individuals and organisations. Clinically I aim to help people find the best ways of coping for themselves without the need for lengthy therapy. I aim to provide information and advice to as wide a range of people as possible through this website, utilising material that I have produced myself and information accessible through the internet.
Qualifications and Experience
Professional Positions and memberships:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in private practice, North-East England.
Accredited CBT Therapist - British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies.
Registered Nurse (Psychiatry) - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Qualified Teacher Status - Graduate Teacher Training Registry.
Member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland.
Private Practice:
2007 - Present Private practice, training, consultancy, assessment, therapy and supervision to individuals, NHS, solicitors and Employess Assistance Programmes. Between 2008-10 'Waiting list initiatives' have been undertaken on a private basis in Durham, Darlington and Derwentside. Provision of psychological assessments, teaching/training packages of adults.
Previous Posts:
May 2009 - August 2010 Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Part-time). North of Tyne CFS/ME Rehabilitation & Management Team.
Sept. 2000 - April 2008 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Part-time). Logos (CBT) Centre, Durham. Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.
Sept. 1999 - July 2000 Teacher (History) Comprehensive Schools in Durham, Tyne and Wear.
Feb. 1998-Feb. 1998 Staff Nurse (Forensics) Highroyds Hospital, West Yorkshire.
Nov. 1996 - Feb. 1998 Staff Nurse (In-Patient Adolescent Psychiatrist) Highroyds Hospital. West Yorkshire.
Formal Qualifications:
2006-2008 B.Sc.(Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Lancaster.
1998-1999 Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Durham.
1993-1996 RMN(Psychiatry)/Diploma, University of Bradford.
1988-1991 B.Sc.(Hons) History/Philosophy, University of North London.
Post-Qualification Training:
May 2014 - 'EMDR (Part 4) - EMDR Workshops Ltd., University of Edinburgh.
April 2012 - 'EMDR' (Part 3) - EMDR Extra Ltd, University of York.
Sept 2011 - 'EMDR' (Part 2) - EMDR Workshops Ltd., University of Edinburgh.
March 2011 - 'EMDR' (Part 1) - EMDR Extra Ltd, University of York.
July 2010 - 'Managing of CFS/ME in Chronic Physical health Problems', CFS/ME Association.
June 2010 - 'Newcastle Fatigue Workshop and Conference', University of Newcastle.
April 2010 - 'Management of CFS/ME in children & young people', University of Newcastle.
Feb. 2010 - 'Problem sleeping?-A CBT Approach', BABCP-North-East & Cumbria.
July 2009 - 'Experiential Workshop in Mindfulness', Newcastle CBT Centre.
July 2009 - 'Using imagery in Cognitive Therapy', University of Exeter.
July 2009 - 'The Therapy Relationship in CBT: Practical Skills', BABCP.
Sept-Nov. 2009 - 'Foundation in Mindfulness: An 8 week programme', Newcastle CBT Centre.
July 2008 - 'CBT Training & Supervision: What should we be training & how should we be doing it? University of Edinburgh.
July 2008 - 'Using Experiential Techniques to facilitate Cognitive Change in Complex Cases of PTSD', University of Edinburgh.
Sept. 2004 - March 2005 - 'Intermediate CBT Diploma', Logos CBT Centre, Durham.
Research Activities:
2010-present Clinical author of study investigating the relationship between CFS/ME and specific schema. 'What Schema do People Diagnosed with Chronic fatigue Syndrome/ME Report?' Due to be published between 2011-12.
Other Interests
Other interests include a passion for art and I have had a number of exhibitions. For more details you are welcome to visit:
www.parkerportraiture.com
For more information and to book a confidential appointment you will need to contact us online or telephone: 0777 643 5094.
Office Location: Quayside CBT Ltd., Durham, DH1
e-mail:
charlieparkerart@aol.com
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