Qualifications

I began my training at Regents College in 2001 and continued at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling studying the four-year Masters programme gaining an M.A (Ex.Psych.Couns) in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I am registered as a psychotherapist and Accredited supervisor with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)and (UPCA) as well as a registered counsellor with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics and their requirement of professional insurance I receive regular supervision with supervisors also regulated by these bodies.

I am a member of the Society for Existential Analysis (SEA). Qualified in Focusing Oriented Therapy and certified as a Focusing Trainer with the Focusing Institute of New York (Member).

SE™ Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) I also supervise as a senior assitant on the SE trainings.

I have previous experience working in a hospice setting for Marie Curie Cancer Care. As well as private practice with individuals for counselling and supervision, I have worked for MIND as counsellor, assessor and clinical supervisor (2006-2019).

EMCC AQA Senior Practitioner in Coaching.

My main experience of working has been within the areas listed below:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Relationship breakdown

• Bereavement / Loss

• Trauma and related symptoms

• Addictive behaviour

• Loneliness

• Illness

• Panic attacks

• Sexuality

• Life change