Hello...

I have been working as a therapist since 1999. I am dedicated to keeping myself professionally healthy by maintaining my own ongoing processes both in ongoing supervision and my own life's enquiry.
I believe it's important to keep myself reflective, therefore supervision provides a space for me to think about you.
To keep my creative muscles lubricated, I engage with my own creative processes using playfulness and writing.

Therapy with me...

I originally qualified as a Dramatherapist. However, the way I work is really dependent on what the client needs. So this may be talking, using art, body or metaphor. The therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance, so providing a safe and confidential space is the key to my work.
I include strategies to help grounding when working through any childhood, adolescent or adult trauma.
I don't see people in terms of their "issues" but more through the lens of clients' response to their experience in the world.

Experience

I began my work in 1999 with adults in an out patient psychiatric unit. I worked with both individuals and groups both on the unit and in private practice.
In my private practice, I have seen clients presenting with a variety of struggles, sufferings and difficulties.
I have also worked in a mother and child unit set up for those escaping domestic violence.
I have worked with children through a charity for 15 years and have continued to work in schools with adolescents.
I have been supervising therapists for over 20 years and taught on a supervision course at a child and adolescent psychotherapy MA programme

Areas of Expertise

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have an interest in sexual and gender identity. I also remain interested in trauma and the various manifestations in the body and mind and the effects on the ability to function.
Having experienced bereavement, I also am committed to enabling others to connect with their own personal grieving process.

If you need a specialist, I am able to offer therapy to people who are affected by Learning Disability, Neurodivergence

Qualifications

Post Grad Diploma Dramatherapy

Approaches Offered

I am trained in

• Art therapy
• Body centred
• Drama therapy
• Existential therapy
• Gestalt
• Humanistic
• Integrative

Professional memberships

I am a member of the following regulatory bodies:

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Cancellation Policy

Please provide 48 hours notice of any changes to appointments to be eligible for a refund.