Derek Mckenzie

Derek Mckenzie

Clinical Manager/Senior Counsellor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate Professional Dedicated to Making a Difference

  • Education

    • New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling

      2018 - 2024
      Doctoral Student Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling by Professional Studies N/A

      Research interest, Black British Born Males of African heritage experience of psychotherapy and counselling training (education experiences); Africana Existentialism and De/Coloniality

    • University of Greenwich

      2012 - 2013
      BA Hons Counselling 2:2
    • Middlesex University (award). New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling

      2018 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - Candidate Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling by Professional Studies

      Activities and Societies: Psychotherapist/Counsellor. Clinical Supervisor. Group facilitation.

    • University of Derby Online Learning

      2015 - 2016
      Post Graduate Certificate Clinical Supervision

      Studied the various approaches of supervision, such as Social Role/Process models, Developmental models and Psychotherapy-focused models (e.g. psychodynamic, CBT and humanistic).

    • Guildford College Group

      2006 - 2008
      Foundation degree Counseling Psychology Pass
  • Experience

    • The Sanctum

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
      Clinical Manager/Senior Counsellor
    • Mutual Dialogue

      Nov 2013 - now
      Accredited Psychotherapist
    • M. D

      Nov 2013 - now
      Psychotherapist - Clinical Supervisor, Group Facilitator, Consultant.

      As a skilled psychotherapist, counsellor, and clinical supervisor, I excel in various therapy formats, one-on-one sessions, and couples or group therapy. Additionally, I provide personalized sober coaching services tailored to individual needs. I'd like to encourage interested individuals to contact me to schedule a consultation.

    • Steps2Recovery

      Jun 2014 - Nov 2016
      Manager / Senior Counsellor

      Seasoned addiction recovery professional with a remarkable journey! In 2014, I took on the challenge of single-handedly establishing and managing Steps2Recovery, a transformative haven for 12 individuals battling addiction. Through unwavering dedication I provided crucial support as the senior counsellor until November 27th, 2016. Our collective efforts were recognised when Step2Recovery won the prestigious Centre for Social Justice Award in March 2017. Despite not being invited back or acknowledged for this achievement, my passion for empowering lives remained undeterred. Show less

    • Family Action

      Dec 2016 - Sept 2018
      Associate Well-being coordinator
    • 1NE One North East

      Jul 2017 - Jan 2021
      Sessional Counsellor
    • YMCA DownsLink Group

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2019
      Clinical Supervisor
    • The Lighthouse, Step by Step.

      May 2019 - Mar 2020
      Interim Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy
    • The Lighthouse, Step by Step.

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy
    • CPPD Low Cost Service

      May 2021 - now
      Clinical Supervisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FdA Humanistic Counselling, BA Hons Counselling, PG Cert Clinical Supervisor

      University of Greenwich & University of Derby