Dolores Fernandez - Counsellor MBACP

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a Counsellor for Family Matters who are a leading provider of support services for childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence in the country. I have specialised training and work experience with sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault. Previously I was a Primary Care Psychological Therapies (PCPT) Therapist and provided short-term therapy for NHS clients through the IAPT program via North Kent Mind.

My previous roles with Family Matters include; Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) for adults, Crisis Worker, Admin, and Helpline volunteer. Currently I am in the position of Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA).

As an Integrative counsellor I am guided by the Humanistic Approach which is person centred, Psychodynamic Theory which explores childhood or past issues/experiences and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

My training includes;

• Stalking Training - Protection Against Stalking
• The Psychology of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse
• Safeguarding
• Workshop in Play Therapy
• Child Sexual Exploitation - Train the Trainer, Barnardos
• C.A.T.T. Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique
• When is Trauma PTSD
• CBT & Mindfulness Workshop Series
• Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Development Program
• Helping Children with Angry Feelings
• The Neuroscience and Psychology of Children and Teenagers
• Couple Dynamics
• IAPT CBT
• Domestic Abuse Training, Non-Molestation Orders
• Crisis Worker Training
• Child Sexual Abuse Workshop
• Working with Rape & Sexual Assault
• Young People & Sexual Exploitation          
• Child Protection Workshop          
• Effective Practice when Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
• Self harm & Injury Workshop                  
• Role of Deception in Interpersonal Trauma
• Understanding & Managing Personality Disorders
• Trauma, Substance Misuse and Addiction
• Working with Shame                                      
• Overview and Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
• Counselling Diploma in Integrative Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Concepts