Qualifications

It is really important to know the professional you choose has the correct qualifications and experience. Please see my full qualifications with years completed below.

Dr Astrid Warding PhD
PhD (USA) DipCP PGDipPST DipSA DipCS
Psychosexual Consultant

About me

Psychotherapy

3 Year Level 4 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy ~ 2006

Psychosexual Therapy

2 Year Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy ~ 2012

Sex Addiction

1 Year Level 5 Diploma in Sex Addiction ~ 2014

Supervision

1 Year Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision ~ 2015

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ~ 2016 

EMDR Advanced

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Advanced Certificate ~ 2018

PhD Credit

USA Academic credit award in Human Sexuality ~ 2018

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Education

2 Year Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training ~ 2018

Experience and Background

My academic training and professional development are grounded in decades of hands on clinical experience, beginning in 1989 within the NHS and later expanding into trauma and welfare work with the Police Force.

Since qualifying as a therapist in 2006, I’ve qualified and worked across several specialities including integrative psychotherapy, psychosexual therapy (also known as Clinical Sexology), and sex addiction treatment. I also provided clinical supervision to fellow therapists and students, and lectured within my field of expertise.

I am no longer in full therapeutic practice, however I do run a consultancy service for surgeons and their patients. I also run my new creative venture Intimate Intelligence.

Outside of my professional life, I’m a passionate explorer; curious about people, places, and ideas. With Irish and Norwegian roots, I stand six feet tall with boho dreads and have a bold spirit to match. I have a deep love for rock music, tattoos, and motorbikes, and I bring honesty, warmth, and a grounded sense of humour into everything I do.

Astrid