FORTITUDE
Hello!
I am so pleased you have found me. My name is Shelley and I am a trauma therapist and public speaker.
I founded Fortitude after a career in mental health that spanned over two decades. I started out offering private therapy for people who wanted help to overcome their past, which is something I feel very passionate about. I now have a whole team of therapists who can support you, offering CBT, EMDR, IPT and many other therapy approaches that can be tailored to your individual needs.
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We also offer individual and group clinical supervision for therapists, speaking events and Fortitude is home to my one stop shop for all things trauma 'The Trauma Toolbox'. Which is an amazing resource packed full of useful tools for navigating the complexity of trauma.
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Shelley Bradley-Scholey
Registered Nurse - Mental Health NMC
BABCP Accredited CBT Practitioner
EMDR UK Accredited Practitioner
EMDR UK Accredited Consultant and Supervisor
EMDR Europe Approved Facilitator
After a long career in the NHS and Armed Forces I am a trauma expert with lived experience, and I would love to share my wisdom and knowledge with you.
I believe passionately in helping people to heal and recover from the adversity they have experienced. My approach is down to earth and friendly, warm and compassionate. I work in a way that integrates the different therapies I am trained in to offer something that is led by your needs and goals, each episode of therapy is tailored for the individual. My strengths are engaging with people from all walks of life, particularly those who find it tricky to talk about things.
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I work well with people who are ready to engage with making changes and taking an active role in their therapy, I am not afraid to tackle the difficult stuff in our therapy if that is what you wish to do. I enjoy working together to understand your difficulties and get the most out of your therapy so that you can lead a more fulfilling and values driven life.
My Experience
My experience spans a lengthy career in mental healthcare beginning in 2003. I have worked in the NHS, private sector and Ministry of Defence, my knowledge is wide and varied. I have worked with many different types of client groups. During this experience I have developed a vast array of expert skills enabling me to work with problems such as Depression, Anxiety disorders, PTSD and other complex mental health conditions. I have extensive experience in working with people who have experienced traumatic events, with particular expertise in multiple and complex trauma.
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I have worked in various environments such as the prison service, military and NHS Talking Therapy services, during my career in the armed forces I worked overseas offering mental health and wellbeing support to deployed combat troops. I also teach and supervise on academic and commercial training programmes, supporting the development of the next generation of therapists. I have a wide portfolio of experience in the mental health and wellbeing field having worked with TV production teams, journalists, sports people, NGO's and many more varied groups. I have undertaken research, written for publications and contributed to international training and conferences. I have the experience to adapt my therapy to suit you, regardless of age, gender or circumstances - my style is flexible, friendly and focussed on helping people identify the root of their problems and setting goals to address this.
Qualifications & Training
EMDR Europe Facilitator Training
Attachment Focussed EMDR Therapy Part 1&2
MSc CBT Research University of Oxford
PGDip CBT University of Oxford
EMDR Consultant & Supervisor Training
EMDR Child & Adolescent Training
EMDR Standard Training Level 1-4
Dip Nursing (MH) University of Nottingham
​BA (Hons) University of Lincoln
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Cognitive Processing Therapy
Compassion Focussed Therapy
Mindfulness based CBT
Narrative Exposure Therapy
Interpersonal Counselling
Motivational Interviewing
Clinical Supervisor Training
Flash Technique
Dream Completion Technique