About Steve Derrick

I have worked in the field of human services for over 30 years, initially qualifying as both a psychiatric nurse and general nurse before gaining my masters degree in Counselling in 1992. Since then I have qualified as a Psychotherapist and I am registered with the UK Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP).

I am also an EMDR accredited therapist.

I work to a strict code of professional ethics and practice in association with both the Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute (SCPTI) and the Gestalt Psychotherapy and Training Institute (GPTI).

As part of my ethics and standards and as professional requirement, I meet regularly with a supervisor to discuss aspects of my work.

I also have Indemnity insurance cover and as a professional requirement have been CRB checked.

I am employed by the NHS and work in the Psychological Therapy Services of the local mental health trust as a clinical supervisor and professional lead to the counsellors who work with the trust.

My Qualifications and Training

Master of Education in Counselling (MEd)
Post Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy
Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Counselling
EMDR Accredited Therapist
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Certificate in Transactional Analysis (TA 101)
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)(Att )
Certificate in Family Systems Therapy (Hellinger Institute of Britain)
Interpersonal Trained Therapist (IPT)

I am a student of the Diamond Approach with the Ridhwan School UK.