My Approach

I apply different aspects of my training and experience depending on what we might decide is useful. My initial training was in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy (which focus’s more on our past attachments).As a systemic psychotherapist I am able use this underpinning to support your connection with yourself as well as with all your social relationships.

Sessions last from 50 mins to 1 hour long, and usually start off as weekly. We decide together, with regular reviews, how long we might want to work together, but usually work is between 6-12 sessions long.

Professional Membership and Ethics

I am registered as a psychotherapist with United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I am also a member of the Association of Family Therapists (AFT).

I abide by the code of ethics for both professional bodies. I am also fully insured, and receive regular consultation and continuing professional development, as required by UKCP and AFT.

MY Training, qualifications & experience

• 1998- PG Dip- Psycho-dynamic Counselling

• 2004- Certificate in Counselling Supervision

• 2005- BACP accreditation

• 2007- Certificate in Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• 2013- Certificate in working with Adolescents

• 2015- PG Dip- Systemic Practice with Families & Couples.

• 2017- MSc Systemic Psychotherapy.

• 2018- UKCP and AFT registration.

• 2017- PG Cert in Supervision of Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

I also attend at least 40 hours per year to support my professional development in areas such as grief and loss, attachment, trauma, ASC, anxiety etc.

I have over 25 years experience in working in a range of organisations and within my independent practice.