Margaret Rock

Biography

I am Programme Leader for the Diploma (HE) in Counselling and I also teach and supervise students doing their research for the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have worked for University of Cumbria since 2005. I am a Chartered Psychologist with a background in management development and organisational change, and a BACP accredited therapist. My therapeutic experience has included working in the NHS, in a University counselling service, in private practice, and with children and young people in schools. I am also a qualified counselling supervisor. I have a strong commitment to the Person Centred Approach, and my interests include spirituality and group dynamics/encounter.

Qualifications and memberships

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (CPsychol AFBPsS)
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred)
• MEd
• MSc Ergonomics
• BSc Psychology

Academic and research interests

• Spirituality and spiritual growth
• Group dynamics
• Person Centred Encounter groups

Recent external roles

• External Examiner Counselling Courses University of Leeds (2012-2015)

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