"Dr Maxine Daniels has been consulting as a trainer, coach and lead facilitator in complex psychodrama interventions for over twenty years at Broadmoor Hospital. Her reputation in all these roles is out-standing: her support for the staff in secure hospital settings gives them the confidence to ensure that group participants have individually tailored, unique, therapeutic and impactful experiences that reliably generate insight and experiential shifts in action and future (harm-free) behaviour.   The process is hugely valued and the staff look forward to working with Maxine.  Her skills and energy can hold groups of all sizes to account and she works quickly to get to the heart of critical issues for people in a way that they never forget."

Dr Estelle Moore C.Psychol, CSci, AFBPsS

Trust-Wide Professional Lead for Psychological Services

Head of Psychology, Broadmoor Hospital

"Maxine provided expert consultancy, training and advice to HM Prison and Probation Service for over 20 years.  With extensive experience of working with some of the most challenging men and women in our care, Maxine was able to apply her knowledge to support staff training; equipping facilitators with the skills to respond to the offending behaviour needs of the individuals in our care.  Maxine is a skilled therapist who brings energy and creativity to any learning event."

Dr Fiona Williams, 

Head of Interventions Services, HMPPS.

“I am extremely grateful and privileged to have received quality supervision and training from the Psychology & Psychotherapy Associates UK whilst working within a challenging environment. Dr Maxine Daniels and Laura Bowden are highly skilful, intelligent and experienced professionals who are nurturing and containing in their approach. They are creative by nature and tremendously driven to provide good quality guidance and support when helping you to develop your practice. The training sessions were multimodal, interactive and really enjoyable. I certainly believe that I have benefitted significantly from their input and feel more confident in my practice as a result. I would completely recommend the opportunity for others to receive their services – so once again, thanks ever so much guys!”

Dr Harry Ager,

Highly specialist Clinical Psychologist

"Laura was my Designated Supervisor for my Stage 2 forensic qualification with the British Psychological Society. She was extremely supportive and a role model I aspire to. Laura was very knowledgable and always provided practical and creative ways of working with complex and challenging service users. Supervision with Laura was simply outstanding and I cannot emphasise how grateful I am for what she taught me. I have also had the opportunity to attend training she delivered. She made training events interesting and never failed to get the most out of attendees. I would highly recommend her services."

Megan, Forensic Psychologist in Training

"I have known Maxine for 20 years through working in the prison service and attended many of her training events. I have also presented with Maxine at an International Conference presenting Psychodrama and Therapy. She is always meticulous in her organisation and planning and keeps the training engaging and interesting. More recently I had the pleasure of attending her training on resilience and found it extremely useful and thought provoking. Maxine has a wide range of skills and immense experience from which to draw on. She comes highly recommended. "

Honorary Professor Dr. Geraldine Akerman 

Therapy Manager HMP Grendon

"I have been lucky enough to be on several of Amy’s training sessions.  She is articulate, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encourages all participants every step of the way.  What I appreciate the most is her clear explanations, her interest in the topics she is discussing, whether that be risk management or inter professional working, she knows her stuff!  She is inspiring and passionate about her areas of interest and makes complicated topics accessible and more importantly gives clear advice of how to implement these things in clinical practice.  I would highly recommend anyone to take an opportunity to hear Amy speak and be part of a fun, interesting and inspiring day of learning."

Kate Smith, Dramatherapist/Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer University of Derby

"I recently attended a training event run by Amy, who is an extremely professional trainer and made the event informative, interactive and engaging. Amy was very knowledgeable about the subject matter so was able to answer any questions I had and direct me to further research I may be interested it. She took time to explain the subject matter and was responsive to participants own learning styles and needs. The day included both theory and practical exercises, which I felt, helped to bring the subject to life and embed my learning. By the end of the day I felt that I could go away and apply my new learning. Amy’s enthusiasm for her subject is contagious and as participants left the training venue there was a real buzz of enthusiasm about the training."

Kate Law, Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

"The training is both engaging and comprehensive and I felt empowered to go away and put the training into my own practice. Amy is a really enthusiastic, knowledgeable and responsive to the needs of the group. This is one most memorable and valuable trainings that I have undertaken and I would highly recommend it." 

Lydia Farzin-nia, Trainee Clinical Psychologist

"I cannot recommend this service highly enough! Having worked with Laura, her expertise and advice have been incredibly useful.  Working with individuals with complex needs can at times be extremely challenging and Laura’s supervision, support and guidance allowed me to be more responsive and work more creatively with clients who were not always able to engage in ‘traditional therapy’, whilst always keeping them at the heart of the treatment and never losing the aims of the intervention. Similarly, having attended training and a conference led by Laura and Maxine, I was able to develop skills relating to facilitating group work, which not only enhanced my skills set and improved my confidence, it also gave me the opportunity to gain new techniques when delivering group therapy.

Working towards pursuing my career in Psychotherapy, Maxine’s consultation provided a space in which to think through the options available to me, which I found very helpful. I cannot thank them enough for the invaluable input they’ve had towards my development."

Trainee Psychotherapist

"I’ve attended training and supervision over a number of years with Laura and have always found her to be highly motivating and professional. She is highly skilled and able to adapt her approach to any level of expertise, making you feel comfortable regardless of the level of your understanding. During supervision I felt Laura was able to guide me throughout my role and inspire me in this career. Laura is so passionate and highly experienced in her profession, and I felt she was able to answer absolutely any question I had. You can tell that she cares about you as a practitioner, but also about the patient receiving treatment. Laura’s training style is fun, proactive and engaging meaning that the content is always memorable. I have always come away from training feeling positive and eager to learn more! Overall, I would thoroughly recommend Laura for anyone seeking supervision and training opportunities. "

Kirsty, Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner