I am a fully qualified and registered member of both the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and the FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals).

I provided personal therapy within HMRC prison service. The work, although often difficult, gave me a greater insight into the behaviours people display when mental health issues are not addressed. It also taught me change is always possible, and just how powerful being listened to and understood is to people. It led me to a greater understanding of my role as therapist.

I worked with people with addiction in a residential rehab centre. I supported people through detox and facilitated group therapy. I also worked with families to support them as they learned new tools to support loved ones. I developed my skills working with couples and families, particularly the expectations we have of each other and the roles people play in families.

I have experience working with young people as a school counsellor. This gave me a great insight into the world of a young adult as it is today. I understand and can empathise with the pressures and expectations that are placed on young people and the consequences this can have on them – for example drugs, alcohol, substance misuse, self-harm, and loneliness.

I trained with the mental health charity MIND, and I continued to volunteer with them, helping to support young people with mental health issues.

I trained with the charity CRUSE, as a bereavement counsellor volunteer. As a specialist charity their training in grief was exceptional. I gained greater insight into the effects of grief and loss and how this can manifest itself in people.

I have been running my private practice for over 10 years, working with people experiencing a diverse range of issues. Find out more on the How I can help page.

I have a particular specialism helping individuals with mental health issues and psychosexual problems, and the often devastating effects that these can have on both the individual and the people closest to them.

I love learning and take part in continuous professional development. My current CPD project is on Neuroscience.

• City and Guilds Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling (2010-12)
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory (2009-10)
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2009)

• Certificate in Couples Therapy (2071-18)
• Creative Art Therapy (2014)
• Couples Counselling with a Sexual Focus (2013)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2012-13)
• Motivational Interviewing (2012-13)
• Solution Focus Therapy (2012-13)
• Transactional Analysis (2012)
• Bereavement Training with CRUSE (2011-12)
• Client Assessment Training (2011)
• Child sexual abuse and perpetrator profile training (2011)
• Child protection training (2011)

I am experienced in counselling adult individuals and couples. I am also experienced in counselling teenagers and families. I can offer counselling packages for organisations on request.