Darren Smith

Registered Nurse - Mental Health NMC

EMDR UK Trained Practitioner

CPT Provider

CBT Therapist

I am an autonomous, courteous practitioner who is hardworking, focused, and dynamic. I am a motivated individual who aspires to provide the highest possible care for my clients by using evidence base practice and adhering to NICE Guidelines and procedures.

My Experience

My experience spans a career within the Defence Mental Health Services, working with a varied client group in mental health and primary care services. have experience in treating a wide range of mental health problems and psychological difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Addictions.

I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and hold a current nursing registration. I have a BSc (Honours) Health Science Degree in Addictions Studies, I am currently the Defence Addiction Specialist for Scotland and have a vast experience in working with individuals who use substances and alcohol.

I practised in working with Psychological Trauma, delivering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and working towards accreditation with EMDR UK & Ireland. Additionally, I have completed training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and working towards international provider status. I am trained in numerous psychological approaches including, CBT by the Oxford Cognitive Training Centre.

Qualifications & Training

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing University of Birmingham

BSc (Hons) Health Science in Addiction Studies, University of Leeds

EMDR Training Levels 1 – 3, EMDR Europe

MSc Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, University of Central Lancashire

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Introduction to CBT, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre

Feeling State Addiction Protocol, EMDR

Mental Health First Aid