I'm Anne Turnbull

I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and BACP Accredited counsellor with over 19 years of experience working in private practice.

I work with trauma and have a special interest in working with neurodivergence — including Autism and ADHD.

In my EMDR practice I’ve worked with clients who serve in the military, police, fire service and ambulance service, as well as members from the public who have experienced traumatic events.

In the past I’ve worked with children and young people and had my own school counselling service for 10 years which gave me extensive experience of working as a counsellor and supervisor in a variety of educational settings. As a preferred provider for the local authority, I’ve worked with adopted children and children in foster care through partnerships with Children’s Social Care, the NHS and the Adoption Support Fund. 

I’m a consultant, lead associate supervisor and facilitator for Leeds Beckett University’s Carnegie School of Education and delivers group supervision to Headteachers of Special Schools as well as workshops to school staff on reflective and peer to peer supervision. 

I’ve designed and created a sensory bag, inspired by my years of experience working with neurodivergent clients. I’ve also developed a set of Neuro-Affirming Cards — a thoughtful resource to help individuals explore their sensory experiences and unique differences. I am currently working on Neuro Affirming cards for children and co-authoring a book on using EMDR with Neurodivergent clients.

 

I strongly believe in giving back to the community and was a school governor at a local primary school and also have experience of being the Chair of Governors for a year.