Shelley Bradley-Scholey

Hello!

I am so pleased you have found me. My name is Shelley and I am a trauma therapist, author and public speaker.

I founded Fortitude after a career in mental health that spanned over two decades. I help people who want to overcome their past, because so often in the life the things that have happened to us hold us back from getting where we want to be.

I also offer individual and group clinical supervision for therapists. My passion is spreading my deep knowledge about trauma so that everyone can help people to get unstuck from their past, even when it feels really complicated.

I am a regular speaker at events and trainings, AND Fortitude is home to 'The Trauma Toolbox'. Which is my amazing hub of resources packed full of useful tools for navigating the complexity of trauma.

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 being a veteran of the 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.

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 overcome the past. You bring the motivation and I will bring all the skills and tools!

Beyond my work I am a mum to two wonderful children and a gorgeous little dog (who is as loved as the actual children!), and I cannot function without my peppermint tea and early morning walks!

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.

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.

My own life has not been perfect and I have seen the impact of trauma first hand - so I get it, I have walked a path of my own healing and I know what a massive step it is too reach out for help. So I encourage you to invest in yourself, it is totally worth it!

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

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Compassion Focussed Therapy

Mindfulness based CBT

Narrative Exposure Therapy

Interpersonal Counselling

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical Supervisor Training

Flash Technique

Dream Completion Technique