Mr Doug Foot
Psychotherapist and Counsellor, Complementary Medicine Practitioner, Lecturer and Qualitative Researcher
A highly experienced practitioner of psychotherapy and Chinese medicine, lecturer, and new researcher with good organisation and communication skills. Key highlights include developing new and innovative courses within university, further education and private sector environments. A proven track record of teaching students from diploma through to undergraduate level, course development and creative problem solving.
Qualifications
MA Psychotherapy & Healing, University of Middlesex
PGCE, University of Greenwich
BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture), University of Westminster
Certificate of Competency, Portable Massage Company
Licence in Zen Shiatsu, Zen School of Shiatsu
Postgraduate Diploma in Holistic and Clinical Aromatherapy, Essential Care Training
Aromatherapy Diploma, London Therapy Centre
Reflex Zone Therapy, London Therapy Centre
Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage Diploma, London Therapy Centre
PG Dip Media, University of Canberra
BTP (Hons) in Town Planning, University of New South Wales
CAM Research Interests and Expertise
Placebo effects, Therapeutic Relationship, Gay Men's health and wellbeing
List of Publications
Foot D, Ridge, D. (2010). 'The cutting edge: Constructing the Placebo effect in the placebo wars'. Awaiting publication.
Foot, D. (2003). 'Alternative approaches to sexual well-being'. In Robinson, J., (ed.) Living Well with HIV 2002 Seminar Series. Summaries & reports. London: Terrence Higgins Trust, pp.38-40.
Foot, D. (2001). 'Complementary Medicine – an Overview'. In McCarter, S., & Ash J., (eds.) IELTS Reading Tests. London: Intelligene, pp.93-95.
Foot, D. (1994-2001). 'A-Z complementary and Alternative Therapies'. In HIV/AIDS In Alcorn, A. (ed.) Directory of Complementary and alternative therapies in HIV/AIDs. London: NAM Publications Ltd.
Foot, D. (2001). 'Complementary Medicine – an Overview'. In McCarter, S., & Ash J., (eds.) IELTS Reading Tests. London: Intelligene, pp.93-95.
Foot, D. (1994-2001). 'A-Z complementary and Alternative Therapies'. In HIV/AIDS In Alcorn, A. (ed.) Directory of Complementary and alternative therapies in HIV/AIDs. London: NAM Publications Ltd.