Catriona Boffard

Catriona Boffard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Accredited Clinical Sexologist & Psychotherapist

  • Education

    • European Society of Sexual Medicine

      2014 -
      ECPS European certified Psychosexologist
    • University of Sydney

      2012 - 2012
      Masters in HIV, STIs and Sexual Health (Counselling) Sexual Therapy Cum Laude
    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2006 - 2012
      BA (Hons) Psychology Distinction
    • Royal Holloway, University of London

      2015 - 2016
      PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree Psychology
    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2006 - 2012
      Masters in Research Psychology
  • Experience

    • DISA Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Clinic

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Volunteer Counsellor
    • Intercare Silverlakes

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Intern (psychosexologist)
    • My Sexual Health

      Nov 2012 - now
      Sex Researcher

      • Writing academic research reports and compiling case studies or journal articles

    • Catriona Boffard

      Jan 2013 - now
      Clinical Sexologist

      • Undertake individual and couples therapy assessments to determine suitability for psychosexual therapy or other treatment options within an integrative model.• Formulate and implement interventions suitable for particular sexual dysfunctions and/or management of a client's common mental health and lifestyle problems.• Provide psychosexual education for clients as well as health care professionals.• Liaise with other health professionals regarding referrals or multidisciplinary treatment and/ or management.• Attend regular clinical supervision to ensure best clinical practice in delivering integrative psychotherapeutic assessments and interventions• Run sexual health workshops for both private and corporate clients. Show less

    • Foxy Box

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Sexologist
    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      Jan 2013 - Oct 2015
      Guest Lecturer

      • Lecturing HIV Counselling students on safer sex and working with and understanding their clients sexuality, sexual identity, sexual orientation and sexual behaviour.

    • Durex

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2015
      Key Opinion Leader

      • Offering expertise to Durex regarding matters of sexual health and wellbeing, particularly relating to research, product launches and media releases.

    • Bella Vida

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Sexologist
    • Maxim Magazine SA

      Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
      Sex Editor
    • The Psychology & Wellness Centre

      Sept 2014 - Oct 2015
      Sexologist

      www.pawc.co.za

    • Marie Claire

      Apr 2015 - Sept 2016
      Sexologist | Sex columnist

      • Sex columnist

    • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
      Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist Trainee

      • Providing CBT assessment, formulation and interventions for patients with mood and anxiety disorders

    • African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

      Nov 2016 - now
      Editor

      • Review and approve articles as part of the editorial board for the PHCFM

    • The Priory North London

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
      CBT & Couples Therapist

      • Undertake psychotherapeutic assessments for individual clients and determine suitability for therapeutic treatment.• Formulate and implement interventions for formal therapeutic treatment and/or management of a client's severe mental health problems.• Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to liaise with other health professionals about aspects of risk assessment and risk management. • Attend regular clinical supervision sessions to ensure best clinical practice in delivering CBT assessment and interventions.• Facilitate group therapy sessions for multiple mental health presentations.• Attend multidisciplinary team ward rounds and liaise with other members of hospital staff. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Brain Working Recursive Therapy Level 1

      BBRS
      Jan 2019
    • 4 day Externship in Emotion focused couples therapy

      ICEEFT
      Mar 2018
    • DBT Skills & understanding personality disorders

      Feb 2018
    • Sexual Assault Counsellor

      University of Sydney
      Jan 2012
    • Marriage and Divorce Counsellor

      FAMSA
      Jan 2011
    • Termination of Pregnancy Counsellor

      DISA Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Clinic
      Jan 2009
    • The Neuroscience of Attachment

      COLLEGE OF SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPISTS
      Sept 2020
    • Primary Practicum in REBT/CBT

      Albert Ellis Institute
      Feb 2015