Jeff Dawson
Tell us a bit about yourself
I’m Jeff, I'm a trainer, home group tutor and supervisor with TISUK. Prior to working with TIS, my background was in community youth work and 1-to-1 SEMH support of extremely vulnerable young people who struggled to engage in society. I have since trained to be psychotherapeutic counsellor specialising in working with the adolescent phase of development. I am a passionate advocate for trauma informed practice and fully believe it can be transformative for people.
What do you want everyone to know about TIS courses?
I'm based in Tavistock in West Devon, right on the edge of Dartmoor. Professionally, I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor, a transformational coach and chairperson for a CIC that delivers community development work in a disadvantaged part of Plymouth. I’m a husband, dad to two daughters and two dogs, I love being in the gym, out in nature (particularly the beach) walking or running or watching sport.
Favourite joke?
Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to check her balance…so I pushed her over!