Core Training
Higher Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB – Strode College, 2012
Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People, Level 7 – Network, 2015
Psychology BSc – University of Plymouth, 2009
Advanced Supervision Skills – SDS Seminars 2019
ADHD-Clinical Services Provider Certification (ADHD-CCSP)- 2023-2024 – Evergreen
Registrations
Accredited Member of the BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Graduate Member of BPS – British Psychological Society
Data Protection Officer Registration – Information Commissioners Office
Disclosure and Barring Service– Full clear background check certificate, renewed annually.
Continuing Professional Development:
Training and Workshops Log
- Post Graduate Experience in Higher Education – UoB
- 1st March 2024 (1 hour)
- Working with Climate Distress – LifeKind
- 27th February 2024 (7 hours)
- ADHD Certification: Advance Strategies to Customize Treatment for Every Client – PESI UK and Evergreen Certification
- 24th January 2024 (30.75 hours total)
- ADHD Certification – Panel Workshop 1 & 2 PESI UK
- 28th June 2023 (2.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 4: Couples & Relationship Strategies – Ari Tuckman via PESI UK
- 28th June 2023 (2.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 11: Diversity Considerations – Brandi Walker, PhD via PESI Training
- 23rd January 2024 (5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 10: Mindfulness Strategies – Lidia Zylowska, MD via PESI Training
- 22nd January 2024 (2 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 9: Essential Tools for Women – Michelle Frank, PsyD. via PESI Training
- 21st January 2024 (4.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 8: Advanced Assessment – Roberto Olivardia, PhD. via PESI Training
- 20th January 2024 (4.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 7: Emotional Regulation Skills – Marcy Caldwell, PsyD. via PESI Training
- 19th January 2024 2023 (3 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 6: Neurology Drives Biology – Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA. via PESI Training
- 28th December 2023 (4 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 5: Medication & Non-Medication Interventions – Ari Tuckman via PESI Training
- 27th December 2023 (3.5 hours)
- Risk Management in University Counselling Services – Dr Bradley Mann
- 23rd November 2024 (7 hours)
- Introduction to Race, Culture & Anti-Discrimination – The Anti-Discrimination Focus (TDAF)
- ADHD Certification – Module 4: Couples & Relationship Strategies – Ari Tuckman via PESI Training
- 28th June 2023 (2.5 hours)
- Managing & Supporting Neurodivergent Staff – Inclusive Change LTD
- 31st May 2023 (2 hours)
- Cyber Security and Data Protection., Equality, diversity and Inclusion., Health and Safety., Workstation and DSE., Fire Safety., – University of Bristol
- 23rd April – 4th July 2023 (3.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 3: Time Management & Executive Functioning – Ari Tuckman via PESI Training
- 28th March 2023 (3.5 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 2: ADHD at Home & in the Classroom – Ari Tuckman via PESI Training
- 25th March 2023 (2.5 hours)
- Body-focused trauma informed workshop: Working with dysregulation using bottom-up trauma theory – Kate Williams, Bedfordshire Therapies via University of Bristol
- 4th April 2023 (6 hours)
- ADHD Certification – Module 1: ADHD at Work – Ari Tuckman via PESI Training
- 29th February 2023 (2.5 hours)
- Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence – Ellie Greenhow, Problem Shared
- 27th February 2023 (2.5 hours)
- Invisible Disabilities in Work: How to Foster Neurodivergent Advocacy and Acceptance – ADDitude Webinars
- 23rd February 2023 (1 hour)
- Eating Disorders in Neurodivergent Clients – Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith, The Link Centre
- 21st November 2022 (2 hours)
- Borderline Personality Disorder – Dr Rachel Stirland and Dr Jess Hunter, Seraph Psychology
- 1st November 2022 (7 hours)
- Benefits and Neurodiversity: PIP – Neurodiverse Life
- 27th September 2022 (1 hour)
- Single Session Therapy Workshop – Prof. Windy Dryden
- 19th July 2022 (3 hours)
- Gendered Intelligence –Gendered Intelligence
- DBT Training– PESI Training
- 21-22nd May 2022 (14 hours)
- Becoming an active LGBTQ+ Ally– Sway
- April 2022 (1 hours)
- Union Black: Britain’s Black Cultures and Steps to Anti-Racism– Future Learn
- April 2022 – ONGOING (TBC hours)
- Eating Disorders Awareness – Gemma Fieldsend, Charlie Waller
- 18th January 2022 (1 hour)
- Autism in Therapeutic Practice –BASS
- 12th January 2022 (5 hours)
- Neurodiversity: Similarities vs Differences –The 2021 Salvesteen Lecture, University of Edinburgh
- 6th December 2021 (1 hour)
- Inclusion Matters: Islamophobia – Tariq Modood, University of Bristol
- 19th October 2021 (40 minutes)
- I am Not a Robot, navigating the grief of being childless by circumstance – Yvonne, Gateway Women
- 19th October 2021 (1 hour)
- Antisemitism Awareness – Beth Ward, University of Bristol
- 15th October 2021 (1 hour)
- Working with students and staff post covid –BACP
- 8th September 2021 (3.5 hours)
- Gender Based Violence – Emma Williamson, University of Bristol
- 7th July 2021 (1.5 hours)
- The Productivity Ninja: Fixing Meetings –Think Productive
- 5th July 2021 (2 hours)
- Lets Talk Neurodiversity – Neurodiversity Network, University of Bristol
- 25th June 2021 (0.5 hour)
- Disrupting Whiteness and Privilege – Matt Jacobs, University of Bristol
- 15th June 2021 (2 hours)
- Working with Trauma memories –Carolyn Spring
- May 2021 (1 hour)
- Working with Trauma Triggers and Flashbacks –Carolyn Spring
- May 2021 (1 hour)
- Working with Trauma that has become stuck –Carolyn Spring
- May 2021 (1 hour)
- Cultural Competencies for working with Chinese Clients – Kynfolk
- 28th April 2021 (2.5 hours)
- Student Disability Service – University of Bristol
- 28th April 2021 (1.5 hours)
- Working with Trauma in a time of Trauma –Carolyn Spring
- 27 April 2021 (2.5 hours)
- Fraud Awareness – University of Bristol
- 26th April 2021 (1.5 hours)
- Introduction to Neurodiversity – University of Bristol
- 21st April 2021 (1 hour)
- Compassionate Minds Training – Dr Will Devlin
- 13th January 2021 (3 hours)
- Therapeutic Approaches to working with Sex
- 13th January 2021 (3 hours)
- Supporting Victims of Hate Crime – SARI Bristol
- 7th December 2020 (2 hours)
- Working with Binge Eating Disorders – Sarah Dosanjh
- 7th-8th November 2020 (11 hours)
- Disrupting Racism – Dr Jason Arday, Associate Professor, Durham University
- 2nd November 2020 (2 hours)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling – The Counselling Tutor
- October 2020-November 2020 (80 hours)
- Understanding Autism & ADHD – University of Derby
- October 2020 (X hours)
- Post Slavery Syndrome: Exploring the Clinical Impact of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade – Confer
- August 2020 (4 hours)
- Online Therapy Groups – Sarah Dosanjh
- August 2020 (1 hour)
- How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer – BACP
- 6th February 2020 (6 hours)
- Line Managing within the University context – The University of Bristol
- 6th February 2020 (6 hours)
- Single Session Therapy in Higher Education – Prof. Windy Dryden
- April 2020 (8 hours)
- Line Management; Staff review and development conversations – The University of Bristol
- 23rd January 2020 (3 hours)
- Management & Leadership Level 5 – The Open University
- October 2019 (24 hours)
- Sexual Violence Crisis Work Accreditation – Lime Culture
- October 2019 (15 hours)
- Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 3 – Second Step
- October 2019 (7 hours) – Expiration October 2022
- Advanced Supervision Skills – SCS Seminars
- September 2019 (7 hours)
- Rough Sleeper Mental Health – PROVIDER
- September 2019 (X hour)
- Autism: Working with Women and Girls – National Autistic Society
- April 2018
- Sexual Violence Recovery Toolkit – Specialist Therapeutic Practitioner Training – RockPool
- April 2018 (15 hours)
- British Sign Language Level 2 – University of the West of England
- 2017
- Modern Slavery and Human Trafficing – Unseen UK
- May 2016 (7 hours)
- Annual Sexual Violence Conference – St Mary’s SARC
- June 2015 (21 hours)
- Rewind Trauma Therapy – ARTT
- 2015 (8 hours)
- Working with Trauma – Christiane Sanderson
- 2015 (7 hours)
- British Sign Language Level 1 – University of the West of England
- 2017
- Trauma Awareness Group Annual Conference – TAG
- September 2014 (15 hours)
- Acquired Brain Injuries – NCC
- 2014 (35 hours)
- Body Centered Psychotherapy – Fresh Curve Consultancy (Angela McCormick)
- 2014 (7 hours)
- Removing Barriers for LGBT+ Clients – The Diversity Trust
- 2014 (3 hours)
- Removing Barriers for Trans and Non-Binary Clients – The Diversity Trust
- 2014 (3 hours)
- Therapeutic work with Trauma– Fresh Curve Consultancy (Angela McCormick)
- 2014 (7 hours)
- Victims and Perpetrators of Sexual Violence: law, policy and research update seminar – University of the West of England
- 2014 (7 hours)
- End of Life Care, level 3 – Learning Curve
- 2013 (35 hours)
- Emergency First Aid – First Aid South West
- June 2010 (6 hours) – Expiration Date: June 2013
- Equality and Diversity – Tribal Group
- 2012 (7 hours)
- Mental Health Awareness – NCC
- 2012 (35 hours)
- Applied Suicide Prevention – Assist
- 2011 (15 hours)
- Mental Health First Aid – SWDC
- March 2010 (15 hours)
- Safety Compliance – Strode College
- 2010 (32 hours)
- Counselling Skills, Intermediate Certificate – Bridgwater College
- 2010
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Work History
In addition to independent practice, I have held roles in the following settings;
- Deputy Head of Student Counselling – University of Bristol
- Staff Counsellor – University of Bristol
- Senior Specialist Practitioner (Band 7) – Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
- Sexual Assault Counsellor (Band 6) – The Bridge SARC, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Accredited Crisis Worker – The Bridge SARC, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Psychological Therapist for PIE and Reflective Practice – Second Step
- Member of the Board of Trustees – Community Charity
- Counsellor – Community Charity
- Addictions Worker (Counsellor and Group Facilitator) – Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Alison Clist BSc MBACP 