About Me
Hi, my name is Dr Vanita, I am a therapist and I have a PhD in Psychology. I completed my therapy training in 2012 and have been practising therapy since. With 10 years of experience along with my research supporting my practice I can offer a therapeutic service that is tailored to your needs.
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I have worked on issues that involve significant life changes including: changing schools/areas, marriage, having a baby, bereavement/loss, breakdown of relationships, etc. Other areas of expertise include working with anxiety, panic, stress, low mood, depression, building resilience and preparing for significant changes.
I am focused on delivering a professional, empathic and proactive service with a strong belief in confidentiality and respectfulness in a non-judgemental and safe environment.

My Experience
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
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University of Leicester PhD Psychology
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Keele University MSc Counselling Psychology
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Keele University BSc (hons) Psychology and Philosophy
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Post doctoral teaching associate, Royal Holloway University
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Associate Tutor, University of Leicester
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Research Assistant, University of Leicester
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WORKSHOPS FACILITATED
Second victim peer support training - September 2016
Second victim peer support follow-up training - April 2017
Building resilience within public sector organisations - October 2016
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PUBLICATIONS
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Conceptualisation and prevalence of work-related stress in genetic counsellors: a systematic review [editing phase]
Work stress of genetic counsellors: A qualitative study exploring the impact of work on the genetic counsellor [editing phase]
Second Victim Support Unit Scoping Project
Second victimhood. How staff understand their involvement in an adverse clinical event and perceived organisational support [editing phase]
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TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIPS
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BPS Graduate
BACP
Telephone counselling training
Online counselling training
Critical incident at work training