NorphCAM

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.