Christy is a highly qualified teacher who graduated in 2011 and has held Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) since 2012. Her dynamic, inclusive, and insightful teaching style has earned her ‘outstanding’ evaluations. In addition to her teaching credentials, Christy holds a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory and is a qualified Hypnotherapist. With a strong background in mental health and extensive experience supporting both adults and children with a range of difficulties, Christy is exceptionally well-equipped to both educate and support individuals in need.
Can offer both Psycho-education to clients, as well as education to schools and work places. Can work with Adults & Adolescents.
PGCE with QTS
Psychology BSc (hons)
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (Dip. CST)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy with Counselling Skills (Dip. Hyp. CS)
Qualified Teacher Reference Number: 11/56422
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Non-Intensive
Remote
Training
OCD
RnD
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof. Dip Psy C)
Alongside a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a PGCE, Christy holds a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory and is a qualified Hypnotherapist, further strengthening her integrative approach to mental health care. She is currently continuing her professional development through the Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof. Dip Psy C). Christy’s dedication to education, combined with her compassionate and client-centred ethos, makes her a highly valued and inspiring member of our team.
Christy has a deeply personal understanding of OCD, having received a formal diagnosis in 2016 following years of struggle. Her experience with severe symptoms and her journey through therapy have fuelled her passion for improving access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment and raising awareness about the disorder. With firsthand knowledge of the challenges that OCD presents, Christy brings empathy, credibility, and insight to her work — advocating for individuals navigating OCD and supporting those around them, including families, friends, and professionals.
Her own journey with OCD was both difficult and transformative. Through determination and the pursuit of effective care, Christy discovered the power of an integrative treatment approach that combines evidence-based therapies with compassion, self-awareness, and self-care. By learning to relate to herself with kindness, she was able to manage her symptoms in a way that was sustainable and empowering. Today, Christy champions this integrative model as a complement to traditional therapeutic techniques, and is committed to helping others achieve similar success in their own recovery.
As a skilled and compassionate professional, Christy plays a key role in supporting our clinical leads and the development of high-quality treatment resources. She contributes to the design and delivery of a unique program for clients, helping to create practical tools and psychoeducational handouts to strengthen therapeutic outcomes. Beyond her clinical support work, Christy is also deeply engaged in OCD education and advocacy. She delivers educational sessions in schools and workplaces, runs support sessions for parents and carers, and provides both workshops and one-to-one educational support for individuals living with OCD.
With her powerful combination of personal insight, academic training, and professional experience, Christy is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by OCD — helping to build a more informed, compassionate, and supportive community.
