Tim Smith BA, PGCE, PG Dip, MBACP

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Professional Studies: Counselling - University of the West of England
Certificate in Counselling Skills - University of the West of England
NVQ 4 Advice and Guidance
Child Development - Open University
MEd Modules:  University of Bristol
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Bristol Polytechnic
BA Geography/History - University of Keele

Some of the areas that I have worked and work in areas including:
Private 1:1 counselling of adults and children; counselling survivors of sexual abuse and rape;  young people in prison; pupils in secondary, primary and nursery schools; counselling and consultancy in a special school for pupils with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, ADHD/ADD; young people in a Housing Association.

I have worked in mainstream and special schools with pupils experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, dyslexia and Asperger’s Syndrome.  I have been a trainer and consultant for organisations working with people with challenging and with staff and organisations that care for those presenting challenging behaviour.  As manager of a Steiner home I have worked with adults with learning disabilities, and as a personal adviser I have provided careers, information, advice and guidance for young people aged 14 -19 years with special educational needs.