My background
I have a first degree in Psychology and studied for an MSc in Occupational Psychology in 1992, I have an advanced diploma in therapeutic counselling, and a postgraduate certificate in existential coaching.
I have extensive CPD (continued professional development)
I am a qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling And Psychotherapy). As a BACP member I work to their ethical framework.
I have experience in working with a range of issues including, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and gender based issues. I have extensive experience of working with Neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia etc). My experience also includes working with issues around Abuse, Trauma, loss and bereavement, marital issues (breakdown/divorce) and identity.
I have experience of working with the misuse of drugs and alcohol and issues related to these problems and work on a voluntary basis for a leading Drug and Alcohol Mental Health service.
My experience
Part of my training with the NHS counselling service (Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) working with 12 to 24 years young people and adolescents. I have also worked with other organisations, such as Relate, Catalyst, and Step by Step.
I now work as an Affiliate with the Eaves and independently in Farnham, Fleet and Southsea.
Through my work I have become experienced with people from all walks of life and across the age spectrum (12 to 80) from a wide range of backgrounds. Whatever our backgrounds, we are all unique, as such therapy is a deeply personal journey.
I have been certified to work either Face to Face, online or via the telephone.
My theoretical approach
I am a trained integrative counsellor, meaning I can work using a variety of approaches including Person-centred, Existential, Behavioural, and Psychodynamic modalities. I am part the therapeutic community and actively involved with a variety of groups, I also receive monthly supervision and guidance on best practice. I have a keen curiosity and remain open to new ideas and the development of therapeutic techniques.
