Patrick Tomlinson

Qualifications:

• MA Therapeutic Child Care (CCETSW Approved). Reading University (1996)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Social Care Leadership. Birmingham University (2007)
• Certificate of Professional Development (Merit), Social Care Institute of Excellence (2007)
• Managerial Assessment of Proficiency program – Advanced Award. Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
(2004)
• Staff Selection and Development Training – In-Depth Psychodynamic Interviewing techniques and
Psychometric exercises – the Defence Mechanism Test. (1996-2000 – Pintab Associates)
• B.Sc. (Hon), Social Administration. Loughborough University (1984)

Professional Bodies:

• Full member of APPCIOS eligible for registration with the British Psychoanalytic Council and the
Professional Standards Authority (UK), as a Psychodynamic Organisational Therapist (2013)
• Fellow – Centre for Social Policy (UK) http://centreforsocialpolicy.org

The primary goal of Patrick’s work is developing people and organizations. Throughout his career, he has identified development to be the driving force related to positive outcomes – for service users, professionals, and organizations.

His experience spans from 1985 mainly in the field of trauma-informed services. He began as a therapeutic residential care worker in a therapeutic community for boys who had suffered trauma and other adversities. He has since worked with foster care services, residential schools, and intellectual disabilities for young people and adults.

Patrick has been a team leader, senior manager, Director, CEO, consultant, and mentor. He is the author/co-author/editor of numerous papers and books. Patrick is a qualified clinician, manager, and strategic leader. He has helped develop therapeutic models that have gained national and international recognition.