Barefoot Therapist

Qualifications & Training

Ronda Pearce MABACP MA BA PG Cert


I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). This accreditation ensures that I meet the highest professional standards and abide by their ethical framework and good practice guidelines. I completed my training in counselling and psychotherapy at The University of Nottingham and later pursued Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Oxford. This diverse background enables me to provide evidence-based talking therapies such as  Psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, and counselling. 

I am an Approved Therapy Provider for Bilborough College. Please see my full qualifications & training list below.

  • Qualifications

    • BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Counselling
    • Master’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy 0-25 years
    • Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Counselling (Adult)
    • Post Graduate Certificate in CBT
    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (BABCP registered)​
    • PG Cert Professional Practice​
    • BA Hons Education
    • EMDR Therapy Training
    • Yoga Alliance 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training
    • Yoga Nidra Certificate
  • Training

    • DBT skills Certificate 5 days CPD
    • OCN Level 3 Working with Sexual Violence
    • BTEC Diploma in Childhood Studies
    • Trauma Sensitive Yoga
    • Breath Work for Chronic Stress & Trauma Recovery
    • Breath & Movement Practices for Deep Relaxation
    • Transgender Training
    • Gender Identity Counselling
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression 3 day course
    • Self-harm and Suicide
    • Equality and Diversity Training
    • Safeguarding Training
    • Understanding and Responding to Domestic violence
    • Bereavement Training
    • Compassion Focused Therapy
    • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy level 1 and 2
    • Enhanced Supervision Skills Reading University
    • Yoga Teacher Training for Trauma, Depression & Anxiety
    • Circle Holding: Safe Space or Brave Space
    • Face Yoga