As a chartered Counselling Psychologist I have a Practitioner Doctorate (PsychD.) in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology from the University of Surrey, a Masters degree (MSc.) in Counselling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an Honours degree (Bsc. Hons) in Psychology from the University of Kent.

I have worked in the NHS in primary care and specialist psychology, providing assessments and therapy to clients with a range of personal, psychological and behavioural difficulties. I have provided individual and group therapy at drug and alcohol services, a NSPCC family centre, and a community counselling service to clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Furthermore, I also designed and facilitated parenting courses for parents of teenagers.

Currently I am involved as part-time Clinical Director in the development of a Therapeutic Community for health professionals with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health difficulties (www.aesculap-community.org).

I regularly attend advanced training workshops to further my knowledge in mental health and evidence-based psychological therapies. I have just completed Part 1 of a three part training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for psychological trauma (for further information see www.emdrworkshops.com)

Furthermore, my research interests are addiction and self-harm.

Publication:

Spada, M., Zandvoort, M., & Wells, A. (2007).Metacognitions in problem drinkers. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 31 (5), 573-716.