ABOUT Terri Lloyd
Terri Lloyd Dip MA MBACP is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor for adolescents and freelance neurodiversity consultant specialising in ADHD. She has 30 years’ experience of working with teenagers and young people in schools and the voluntary sector providing counselling and therapeutic support, and working with charities providing support to parents of children with disabilities.
Terri’s journey took a different turn when schools began to refer teenagers who presented with challenging behaviour, couldn’t stay in the classroom, and presented with difficult behaviour that resulted in the risk of exclusion. Quite by coincidence at the same time parents of ADHD childre were also being referred to her via the charity, seeking support and advice to help them at home.
Recognising the need for more support for children with ADHD and their families Terri then embarked on furthering her career by providing specialist support to families affected by ADHD. In 2018 she successfully gained a distinction in her MA in special and additional learning needs, this has provided the academic understanding and a psychological basis for the interventions when addressing specific behaviours presented in individuals with ADHD. She completed training in various parenting programmes and is one of the few facilitators trained in delivering the 123 Magic behaviour modification programme in the Republic of Ireland. Not only has Terri delivered numerous parenting courses both in Ireland and the UK, Terri has also facilitated countless support groups for parents of ADHD teenagers, ADHD children and mentored ADHD students in a North London school.
Terri now lives in the UK, alongside her practice near Peterborough she also provides consultancy work for ADHD Ireland providing services and training to schools, colleges and supporting parents and young people affected by ADHD.
Today Terri is passionate about using her wide and varied experience and evidence-based knowledge raising understanding and acceptance of ADHD and supporting young people, parents and schools on their ADHD journey.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
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MA in Special and Additional Learning Needs.
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Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for Adolescents.
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Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Online Counselling Skills Certificate.
Certificates:
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BACP Accredited Training: Integrated Coaching
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BACP Accredited Course: How to help clients with their anger- a therapist's toolkit.
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Understanding the Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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Safeguarding Children-A Shared Responsiblitiy
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CBT "Working with Depression."
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CBT "Working with Generalised Anxiety Disorder."
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Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
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Certificate in Adolescent Therapeutic Counselling.
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Certificate in Counselling Skills.
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Domestic Violence Intervention Workshop.
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Certificate in Management Behaviour.
Courses and Workshops:
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Level 1 NVR (Non Violent Resistance) Parenting Course
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WhyTry Behaviour Programme.
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123 Magic Behaviour Modification Programme
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Rethink Mental Illness First Aid
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Why Attachment Matters in Education
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Teen Development: On Target or Derailed? Latest Advancements In Theory And Practice. IATE
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Children and Young People's Grief workshop (St Joseph's Hospice)
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Domestic Violence (advanced level)
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Managing Aggressive and Challenging Behaviour (Mind)
Experience
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ADHD mentor in North London Secondary boys school .
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Facilitating The 123 Magic Teens Behaviour Programme to parents of Teens with ADHD.
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Facilitating The 123 Magic Behaviour Programme to parents of children with ADHD.
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Running ADHD Parent support groups.
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Senior practitioner working with children and families with disabilities @ KIDS.
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School Counsellor at private school in North London.
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School counsellor at boys secondary school in East London.
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Childline: Voluntary Childline telephone counsellor
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Special Needs School in East London.
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Kids Company: working therapeutically within various schools throughout Inner London Boroughs.
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The Gap Project in East London: working therapeutically with young people who self harm and at risk.
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Pupil referral Unit in Westminster.
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Voluntary Online Counsellor at www.COAP.org.uk
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Mentoring/Counselling at a Secondary school in Hackney.
Accreditations:
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I hold a fully enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) certificate.
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I am fully trained in Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.
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I am a Registered member of the professional organisation BACP and abide by their code of ethics. registered no. 690080.
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I am fully insured to practice and receive regular clinical supervision
ABOUT Jenny Ní Fhionnusa
Jenny Ní Fhionnusa MBPsS Msc. Bsc. BA(Hons) H.dip
Jenny Ní Fhionnusa is a QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer qualified facilitator with over 20 years of experience in training design and delivery.
She has spent more than 15 years supporting young people and families within youth, community and social care settings, with a particular focus on ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence.
Jenny previously worked with ADHD Ireland as an Assistant Psychologist, Assistant Researcher and Facilitator, contributing to evidence-based ADHD programmes and facilitating the UniMAAP programme for university students with ADHD. She currently works in student mental health and wellbeing within a university, supporting neurodivergent students to navigate higher education and develop the tools they need to succeed academically and personally.
Her background in wellbeing, psychology and psychotherapy, together with her practical, inclusive and person-centred approach, creates an engaging learning environment where participants are encouraged to reflect, collaborate and build confidence in supporting adolescents with ADHD.
