Hi,
I'm Emma

CuedIn was developed by me, Emma Beaven, whilst taking a career break following the birth of my first child. Having my son highlighted some gaps within the current support available which reignited my passion for working with individuals and families.

I’m a registered Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adults, families and professionals across New Zealand, Guernsey & the UK.

Over this time I’ve developed a broad knowledge base and skillset which enables me to tailor support to each individual and family.  

One of my key aims is to work with individuals and families around prevention and early intervention, alongside helping to bridge the gap between research and practice.

My mahi involves keeping up to date with current evidence and best practice across multiple fields, including attachment, trauma, neuroscience, neurobiology, child development, psychology, social work, and organisational theory.

When I’m not spending time with my family, you can often find me out enjoying nature, exercising or knitting beanies!

  • Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) – University of Otago, New Zealand 
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – University of Otago, New Zealand
  • Registration with Social Work England – SW96148
  • Registration & Annual Practicing Certificate with the Social Workers Registration Board of New Zealand/Aotearoa – 1536584
  • Member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW)
  • EMDR Basic Training Part 1 (EMDR Training Australia and New Zealand)
  • The Rewind technique (David Muss)
  • Birth Trauma Resolution (BTR) Therapist 
  • Treating Trauma Masterclass series – NICABM 
  • How to help clients come back from trauma- related dysregulation – NICABM  
  • Neuroprotective Developmental Care – NDC institute/Possums  
  • Sleep, Baby and You Practitioner– Durham University/Possums
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Russ Harris/PsycWire
  • CBT for trauma – PsycWire 
  • Infant Mental Health – Warwick University
  • Dyadic Developmental Practice/Psychotherapy (DDP) – Levels 1 & 2
  • Volunteer with Birth Trauma Aotearoa
  • Supervisor training – Margaret Morrell
  • Licensed CUBAS Dynamic Parenting Assessor
  • Dynamic Maturation Model (DMM) of Attachment- Pat Crittendon
  • Secure Base Model
  • Member of the UK association of infant mental health (AiMH)
  • AIM2 Assessment of adolescents who display harmful sexual behaviour and AIM intervention (this has since been updated to AIM3)
  • Previous social work representative on the combined Fostering and Adoption Panel- Guernsey
  • Previous volunteer with Bright Beginning’s Children Centre, Guernsey
  • Enhanced DBS check, including child and adult barring lists 

I have a keen passion for what is known about the long-term, positive outcomes when we invest in people & families

Photo of Dionne with two of her daughters

Hi,
I'm Dionne

The Director, Based in Guernsey

I was born in Guernsey and live here with my husband and three beautiful daughters. I initially studied Psychology at University and then went on to study Social Work. I practised as a Family Support worker and then as a Social Worker for Children and Families for 12 years here in Guernsey before taking a career break and having my third baby. Taking this career break enabled me to focus fully on my three girls.

I now feel ready to continue my passion for supporting families with the additional knowledge and experience of parenting my own children. Having three children has certainly opened my eyes to the fact that every child is different, and I feel privileged to be on this journey with them.

  • Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)- The Robert Gorden University, Aberdeen
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology)- The Open University
  • Registration with Social Work England- SW89095
  • Member of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW)
  • Dyadic Developmental Practice/Psychotherapy (DDP)- levels 1 and 2.
  • Secure Base Model
  • Adult Attachment Interview Training (AAI)
  • Social work representative on the combined Fostering and Adoption Panel- Guernsey
  • Enhanced DBS check, including child and adult barring lists