The IFEEL Method is a model of psychotherapy that integrates clinical, evidence-based, psychological frameworks and methodology with somatic practices and Human Equine Interactions (specifically) Equine Facilitated Human Development and Psychotraumatology. Research undertaken by IFEEL Method and Hartpury University was published in 2020 providing quantitative and qualititive outcomes. "The results support the use of EFPT in affect and
interpersonal regulation skills interventions for clinical populations suffering the effects of trauma."

https://ifeelmethod.com/about-the-ifm-research/

IFEEL Method Qualifications Ltd. are registered on the UK's OFQUAL Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) (having been developed under Crossfields Institute), recognised internationally under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and professionally and academically accredited by the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists and International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists.
 

I first qualified with a Level 5 Certificate in Equine Facilitated Human Development (EFHD), going on to study IFEEL Method's Level 6 Diploma in EFHD for working with groups and then undertaking a further Level 6 Diploma in Equine Facilitated Psychotraumatology (EFPT) for supporting clients who are affected by symptoms and mental health experiences associated with experiencing Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Trauma, Anxiety and Depression etc. I am a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapy and accredited NCIP supervisor for the above modalities.

Wildways Therapy does not operate through a traditional lens of 'equestrian' or 'horsemanship' based human equine interactions. As the name suggests, Wildways Therapy works with the intrinsic, innate and implicit identity of the equine, living within a species appropriate environment, in our case, as a grazing ecology herd. This is in recognition of (and explicit demonstration of) not recreating or being complicit in themes of submission, oppression or servitude.

I have undertaken a range of post-qualifying training related to my professional specialisms in trauma, PTSD, CPTSD and the impact on families and care-giving systems. I am qualified in The Albany Centre and Barnardos Certifcate in Adoption Support Counselling. This brings all of my clinical training together so I can effectively support adults affected by adoption and trauma. I am committed to my ongoing professional learning and continue with annual CPD.

Qualifications
   

  THE ALBANY CENTRE/BARNARDOS - Adoption Support Counselling Cert. - 2022

  PESI - Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) - 2021  

  IFEEL - Dip - EFPT Level 6 - 2018 - 2019
  IFEEL - Dip - EFHD Level 6 - 2017
  IFEEL - Cert -EFHD Level 5 - 2014 - 2015

Post Qualifying Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Professional Level II - (PESI) - current
• Trauma-Informed Clinical Strategies for Equity, Inclusivity and Client Empowerment: Social Justice, Ethics & Diversity in Therapy (PESI) - current
• Clinical Supervision. Effective, Ethical & Inspiring Spvn (PESI) - current
• FASD & the HPA Axis - Dr Cassie Jackson Clinical Psych - 2024
• The Psychology of Supremacy – Dr Dwight Turner - 2023
  
• ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action - 2023
• Transforming Trauma - Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (PESI) - 2023
• Rainbow Roots - LGBTQIA+ awareness - Beyond the Binary - 2023
• PRAM CPA Risk Assessment - PEGS - 2023
  
• Online Therapy/Distance Therapy for psychotherapists.... (PESI) - 2023*
• Safeguarding for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - ITS - 2022
  
• Emotional Regulation Skills in Children & YP - Beacon House - 2021
  
• Psychological First Aid for Children & Young People (PHE) - 2021
  
• Brainspotting - Master Class with David Grand 21 hours - 2020
  
• De-Escalation & Preventative Interventions - Inspire/CECT - 2020
  
• A Study in Trauma and Somatic Memory - Dr Janina Fisher - 2020
  
• Brainspotting - Phase 1 and Phase 2 - 2019 
  
• Mental Health First Aid for Armed Forces - 2019 
  
• First Aid in the Workplace renewal (Equine Site specialism) - 2019
  
• IFEEL Qualifications Assessor Training - 2019
• Young Minds - Young Offenders & Mental Health - 2015 
• Safeguarding Children - Kwango/East Sussex - 2015

*meets BACP and UKCP core competencies around working online or practicing distance therapy.