The Personal Development Strategists is an company started by Gemma & Sandra; both registered therapists in the UK. Who work with both individuals & companies; to develop positive mental health & wellbeing.
Unfortunately Gemma is no longer with us; but her beautiful memory lives on. It was a privilege to have known and worked with her.
Sandra started her training as a health care assistant in 2001. Working for the NHS mental health services in numerous wards from assisting patients with neurological disorders to spinal injuries before finally finding a secondance in the acute mental health ward. .
After two years intense training, Sandra qualified in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy) in 2007. She continues to extend her knowledge by attending workshops to stay in touch with the latest research and developments in these approaches. She is fully accredited with the BABCP.
Throughout Sandra’s career she has worked for several Charities, including 7yrs for MIND. For a period of 2yrs she traveled regularly to Switzerland to work as a Life Coach to the employees of a successful startup bank. In 2015 she re joined the NHS as a dedicated full time CBT therapist. Since then she has specialised in long term health conditions and running ACT workshops for people suffering from the psychological impact of living with such conditions.
Sandra has a wealth of experience with age groups from 14yrs and upwards, and a true passion for helping her clients to move forward in their chosen life direction. Sandra is dedicated to work hard alongside you, believing strongly in positive psychology, and aiming to create psychological flexibility with all her clients to produce positive outcomes.
