MARIA I am a psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist & anger management consultant in Sheffield and the surrounding areas (MSc, BSc, Dip.D.A.S, Dip.psyth, Dip.anger.m.con, NLP.Dip, Dip.crim, MSFTR). I am an Advisory Board Member of the SFTR ( http://www.therapyregister.net ) and am guided by their Codes of Conduct. I provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and assessment services for individuals, groups, couples, families and young people on a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, relationships, parenting issues, bereavement, obsessive compulsive disorders, child abuse, domestic violence, suicide, sexual issues, traumas, PTSD, eating disorders, gender issues, gay and lesbian issues, personality disorders and forensic issues. I have delivered psychology, counselling, CBT, anger management, research and training services across many sectors, including: • Central & local government – CBT and anger management for local councils, psychological assessments, training and development. • Social Services - training and development, counselling and direct psychological intervention with clients, adoption and fostering, child protection, offender behaviour, trauma, anger management, learning difficulties and disabilities. • The Prison Service - counselling, assessment of offenders, sentence and care planning, risk assessments, hostage negotiation, etc. • Educational Services - counselling, advising, training and development, adult learners, court work, local authority and voluntary organisations, multi-agency working, parents / carers and families, pre-school / early years / school age, evaluation and project work, special educational needs, research, etc. • Youth Services – training and development, anger management, CBT, substance abuse, etc. • Health Services – training and development, counselling & CBT referrals, etc. • Entertainment and Media Industry - training and development, counselling, advisory role on psychological issues, articles, research, etc. • Leisure industry – training and development, CBT, counselling, anger management, etc. • Sporting Associations - counselling, coaching, training and development, etc. • Agricultural Industry - training and development, counselling, etc. • Private sector companies – training and development, CBT, counselling, anger management, etc. • Voluntary organisations – training and development, CBT, counselling, anger management, etc. I have worked extensively in training and development in the above industries and subject areas, which included presenting training and development courses, seminars and tutorials, course design, course evaluation and training and development consultancy. I was also a qualified hostage negotiator and I have written for national magazines and advise the print, TV and radio media on a wide range of psychological issues. I also produce self-help literature for individuals, groups and organisations on a wide range of issues. KATE I am a CBT therapist, psychologist, criminologist and anger management consultant (MPhil, BA (Hons), Dip psych, Dip CBT, Dip.anger.m.con, Dip.psyth, Dip health n, MSFTR) who practices CBT, psychotherapy, anger management and child and family therapy. I am a member of the SFTR and am guided by their Code of Conduct. Kate works therapeutically with all age groups, but works predominantly with children, young people and their parents and couples in terms of therapeutic interventions, including child and family therapy, anger management, CBT, parenting skills, play work, relationship counselling, etc., on a wide range of issues. These issues include anxiety, stress, depression, anger, low self-esteem, behavioural issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting skills, personal relationships, bereavement, child abuse, attachment, separation anxiety disorder, trauma, phobias, eating and sleeping difficulties, body image issues, sexuality, sexual health, etc. I also work with adults and couples. I am also a highly experienced training course designer and researcher (both qualitative and quantitative). I have worked extensively in these roles across a range of sectors, including: • Charities • Central & local government • Schools • Voluntary organisations • Private sector companies and on a range of issues, including: • Psychological issues • Child & youth issues • Parenting skills • Crime • Substance abuse • Employment • Housing • Entertainment & media • Services for the 50+ • Health • Management / project management • Human resources This has included presenting training and development courses, seminars and tutorials, course design, course evaluation and training and development consultancy. I also write self-help literature, magazine articles, books, reference guides and manuals on a wide range of subjects for individuals, groups, organisations and private sector companies. Kate's latest publication, a self-help book on anger management for young people, is now available at http://www.trafford.com/07-0628, www.amazon.co.uk and from many other book retailers. ISBN-10: 1425122272 ISBN-13: 978-1425122270 'Starving the Anger Gremlin: Anger Management for Young People' is a ground-breaking activity-based self-help book aimed directly at young people. This innovative anger management programme is based successfully on principles of cognitive behavioural therapy and is a highly effective tool for young people to work through, either on their own or with the assistance of a parent or practitioner. The anger management programme contained in this book has been tried and tested with many young people in one-to-one therapeutic sessions, as a self-help tool and in group training programmes. Starving the Anger Gremlin is easy to read and is full of relevant examples and real-life stories. "The Anger Gremlin has changed my life!" James, 15 years of age "Starving the Anger Gremlin is a truly unique, practical and portable guide to dealing with anger issues, making it an indispensable resource for all practitioners working with young people. The layout provides a modern client-centred, problem-orientated, activity-based approach. Starving the Anger Gremlin is an admirable little masterpiece!" Dr Farnaz Arshid, MBBCh, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG See Literature page for details on Kate's publications that are due to be released in 2008. Beverley Davies Beverley is an experienced business, performance and life coach, training consultant, facilitator, and NLP practitioner with a creative and innovative approach to training and coaching that challenges attitudes and motivates change in those who attend her programmes and sessions. Beverley is a member of the International Institute of Coaching, the Institute for Learning and the SFTR, and is guided by their codes of conduct. Beverley has 28 years experience in designing and delivering stimulating and memorable learning events and coaching sessions, using a range of styles and techniques, including Coaching, NLP, CBT and Solution Focused. As a life coach, Beverley works with individuals of all ages to develop their potential, unlock their resources, address life issues, solve problems, identify and achieve goals, create change, develop coping strategies, address work-related issues, tackle fears and anxieties, address stressors, and build self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness. Beverley also delivers training for individuals from all walks of life and age groups in these areas, and has the PTLLS teaching qualification and is in the process of upgrading this to a CTLLS qualification. In relation to business coaching, training and facilitation, Beverley has a proven track record of delivering events across the corporate, private, public and voluntary sectors, including for Councils, Financial Services, Legal Services, Directors and Managers, Sales Teams, Front Line staff, Customer Services, etc. Beverley’s experience extends across all aspects of business coaching and management, not only in terms of coaching and training, but also as a senior manager herself for many years. She is particularly interested in motivating and developing individuals, leadership, sales, effective communication, performance management, and change management. Beverley is also experienced in mediation and helping teams facing difficulties, and is trained in post incident/trauma debriefing and defusion. Personal testimonies include: “I was so inspired that I just wanted to get back to the office to put my learning into practice.” “You have helped me to adapt my self to change and to lead and inspire my own team through turbulent times.” “I believe Beverley is a true motivator and her coaching has helped me to turn my life around.” “Beverley is changing behaviours for the long term and creating a new benchmark.”