II am a final-year psychotherapy student with over 400 hours of client contact, combining academic expertise with extensive frontline practice. Alongside my psychotherapy training, I have worked as a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing.

Prior to my academic role, I gained 11 years of clinical experience working with clients presenting with complex needs, including substance use, mental health difficulties, and social challenges. This has provided me with strong skills in assessment, care planning, and therapeutic engagement with individuals facing multiple vulnerabilities.

I am also a qualified Specialist Practitioner in Community Mental Health and Public Health Nursing, equipping me with advanced skills in holistic care, health promotion, and risk management. My professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to person-centred care, supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes, and bridging theory with practice in both academic and therapeutic contexts.

Brian Sheppard Msc. Bsc. PgDip. RMN

Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council