Academy of Counselling Education

(ACE Courses)

Providing  innovative counselling courses by aspiring to excellence


"All ACE Tutors are qualified Counsellors with extensive experience embracing the uniqueness of the individual and a passion to make a difference."

Level 2 to Level 6

Professional Accredited Ofqual Regulated Qualifications as an Approved Centre

Meet Ace Tutors

More About Ace Tutors

Esther Hardie

Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy, MBACP

Tutor/Clinical Practice

Esther recently qualified as a Humanistic Gestalt Therapist and plans to continue further studies, either in CBT and/or to become an Integrative Counsellor. Esther works mostly with children and young people across Hampshire, teaches with ACE Course and also supports SEN students at a mainstream secondary school. Esther wants to specialise in ADHD, addiction and trauma, but is already realising that things can change the more she learns and the more different client groups are in the industries she works with. Esther is very outdoorsy and runs because she love junk food and has a horse and a dog.  Esther says "I'd  like to live somewhere hot when I grow up."


Fiona Davidson

 Dip in Therapeutic Counselling, MNCPS

Tutor/Clinical Practice

Fiona qualified as a counsellor in 2023 and has since worked for a South London based agency dealing with clients presenting everyday life challenges such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Fiona has also completed her couples training and is subsequently counselling couples. Since qualifying Fiona has embraced the endless opportunities presented in this line of work and is looking forward to teaching and being part of the learners counselling journey.


Del Atkins

Prof Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy, Supervisor, Accredited EMDR Practitioner, MBACP

Tutor/Clinical Practice/Supervisor/Trainer

Del is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Trainer and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. Del has been counselling since 2009 after completing a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic/Person Centered) and to date has completed in excess of 5500 client hours and 950 hours as a supervisor. Currently working full-time in his practice offering face-to-face, Online & Phone counselling, EMDR and supervision to adults and young adults (16+ yrs) through private contacts, charities, employer programmes and other support organisations. Del works with clients on both a short-term and long-term basis.


Del’s main focus of work is working with clients and trauma using his many years of knowledge and learning in this area from a humanistic base alongside applying learning from other trainings including CBT, ACT and EMDR


The main background of Del’s counselling practice has been working with clients who have experienced rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse etc.… inclusive of working in a voluntary and paid capacity. Currently a large percentage of his work is with emergency service workers.


Ambi Williams

Dip, MBA, MBACP, PGCE

Course Director/Tutor/Clinical Practice/Supervisor/Trainer

I have a wide background of experience and skills along with a Post Grad Diploma and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Health Services Management. My career history spans from working in the Department of Health, NHS and University settings. In recent years, my passion has been to make a difference to individuals, and this led me to completing my Higher Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling as a Person-Centred therapist and working therapeutically with a wide range of clients from children, young people and adults both in school and agency settings, offering both long-term and short-term counselling. I have a desire to learn and completed my Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision September 2022 and now offer supervision to both trainees/qualified counsellors which is a thoroughly rewarding experience.

 

Alongside this I am a trained mentor and coach and support individuals in achieving their goals and desires with one-to-one sessions. I have also completed a Certificate in Couples Counselling and hold a Certificate in therapeutic group facilitation.

 

Living and working in the Southeast of London, I am also a Director for Inside Out Therapies CIC and part of the Senior Management Team at The Rewise Project Agency where I have delivered a number of workshops. In addition to this, I hold a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training and teach the Counselling course from the Foundation level to Level 4 at Diploma Level. rkers.


Beverly Watts

 Dip in Therapeutic Counselling (Pluralistic), MNCPS

Tutor/Clinical Practice

Bev works in private practice offering face to face counselling to children, young people and adults having worked in education for over 30 years. Counselling children and young people with SEND is one of her primary focuses following her many years of experience supporting those with SEN. She offers a person centred approach to counselling is fully supportive; working on respect, honesty and unconditional positive regard. 


Ashley Rawles

Tutor/Clinical Practice/Trainer

Ashley gained her Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in August 2021 and works in Private Practice whilst also volunteering several hours a week for a local counselling charity. Whilst Ashley mainly works with adults over the age of 18 she has experience of working with children and young people through other responsibilities and roles she currently holds in Guernsey.


As a Person-Centred Integrative Counsellor Ashley puts the client at the heart of the counselling process whilst her working is informed by other modalities and theories. Ashley is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with those looking to take on helping roles in the Bailiwick. In 2022 Ashley was a shadow tutor on a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. 


Ashley was born and brought up in Guernsey and is therefore very aware of the uniqueness of Island life.


David Poynor

 HDip, MBACP (Accred)

Tutor/Clinical Practice/Supervisor/Trainer

David has been working as a counsellor in his private practice since 2019 and achieved accreditation with the BACP in 2021. He specialises in working with adult clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
 
Since completing counsellor training, some specific areas of study have been LGBTQ+ counselling, addiction, suicide, shame, trauma, bereavement and compulsivity. David has also studied Existential and Cognitive Behavioural Counselling.
 
Before training to be a counsellor David worked in theatre. It was a love of connection and communication that led him to teaching. David enjoys being in the classroom and facilitating experiential group work. 



Romilly Keen

 Adv, Dip, MBACP, MA, PGCE

Tutor/Clinical Practice/Trainer

Romilly is a qualified integrative, humanistic counsellor, combining Person-Centred, Gestalt, and CBT approaches in her private practice. With a teaching career that began in schools in 2006, Romilly initially taught science after completing a degree in Geology at Cambridge University—a subject that deepened her appreciation for both the intricate details and the broader wonders of the earth.


In 2015, Romilly shifted her focus to counselling, embarking on a deeply rewarding personal and professional journey. Her training has helped her to better understand and accept both herself and others, a process of evolving self-awareness, openness and compassion.


Romilly is passionate about counselling training and sees it as a privilege to accompany her students on their unique journeys. With a commitment to delivering high-quality education, she creates a supportive, engaging environment where students can explore, grow, and develop their skills with confidence.


Danielle Lisbon

  Dip in Therapeutic Counselling (Pluralistic), MNCPS

Tutor/Clinical Practice/Trainer

Danielle is a dedicated and compassionate Person-Centered Therapist qualifying in 2023.  Since then she has progressed with further studies such as Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health. Danielle offers a private practice in the South East London area offering individual Therapy to Adults and Young Children. Danielle has a wide knowledge of working with diverse presenting issues alongside everyday life challenges such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression. Danielle’s empathetic and supportive nature allows her to build strong therapeutic relationships, helping her clients navigate their challenges and achieve a greater sense of well-being.


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