About Me

I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, having worked extensively with adults, couples, children and families over many years. Alongside my independent practice, I have held a range of clinical and leadership roles, including serving as Clinical Lead for a local charity’s, two years as a family therapist in CAMHS, and currently as an internal consultant for an organisation supporting care-experienced young people. I have also worked with families involved in the court system and regularly collaborate with other professionals to provide joined-up support. In 2024, I completed advanced training in Systemic Supervision and Consultancy at the Tavistock and Portman Clinic in London.

Teaching and training are also central to my work. I run courses and a one-year programme for adults on Biographical Counselling Skills. Details here

In addition, I am a faculty member at Emerson College, teaching on their Mental Health Seminar

My professional training includes a three-year Counselling Diploma, a four-year Family Therapy (Systemic Psychotherapy) training and one-year Supervision training. I have worked with Birmingham NHS Trust, providing family therapy, consultancy, and supervision in both outpatient CAMHS and a specialist inpatient eating disorder unit. These experiences have shaped my commitment to a multidisciplinary approach, working alongside professionals, carers, and others involved in treatment to provide holistic support.

I am registered with the UKCP and a member of AFT (Association of Family Therapy), working with their professional codes of ethics. I was previously an accredited member of the BACP (www.bacp.co.uk ). I am on the register of Preferred Providers for Gloucestershire County Council and accept referrals from Social Workers and other professionals in the county.

Ongoing development is vital to me. I attend regular CPD training and I have engaged in my own psychotherapy, counselling and family therapy as a client. I hold a strong commitment to anti-oppressive, child-focused practice that actively challenges all forms of othering.

I hold an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, maintain full Professional Indemnity and Liability Insurance, and am up-to-date with safeguarding training.

Primary Training:
2023-2024 Systemic Supervision and Consultancy - NHS Tavistock & Portman Clinic
2018-2020 MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy - Birmingham University
2015 Intermediate Skills in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice - Birmingham Parkview Clinic
2013 Foundation Level in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice - Birmingham Parkview Clinic
2008 Diploma in Biographical Counselling

Additional Training:
2021 - 2024 Mental Health Seminar - Emerson College
2019 & 2023 NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) Foundation Training & Advanced Training
2010 Post Qualifying Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
2007 CRUSE Bereavement Care training
1999- 2003 Psychodrama Skills Training

My CPD experience and areas of interest include: working with dissociation, trauma, and the effects of neglect, sexual violence, and abuse; mindfulness, focusing techniques, meditation, and contemplative inquiry; inner child work; humanising relationships and dialogical practice; leadership and role development in organisations. I am familiar with multiple modalities of therapy, including CBT, psychodynamic, gestalt, jungian, anthroposophic. I also hold an interest in the protection of childhood and understanding both child and adult development. To support this work, I draw on a range of holistic frameworks of understanding, including the Twelve Senses, the Four Temperaments, the Seven Life Processes, the Seven Planets, the Twelve Archetypes of the Zodiac, and the development of the ’I’.

Links and Resources

Samaritans – immediate support if you are feeling suicidal: Tel: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/

GDASS - Supporting victims of Domestic Abuse in Gloucestershire: https://www.gdass.org.uk/

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind   - Support for Mental Health Problems: https://www.sgmind.org.uk/

Overeaters Anonymous: https://www.oagb.org.uk/

Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

Young Minds  - Support for Mental Health Issues for Young People: https://youngminds.org.uk/

Eating Disorder Support Gloucestershire: https://helpfinder.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/eating-disorders-service-gloucestershire

Information about Parental Alienation:   https://thealienationexperience.org.uk/