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About me

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My passion for personal growth and psychotherapy began in my early twenties, and it has fuelled my life in so many ways, both personally and professionally. I am also passionate about trauma. It is a fascinating subject, that is so often deeply misunderstood.  

 

I'm 55-years of age, originally from London, and now live in the countryside working online internationally, and locally in person.  

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I bring together three strands of expertise: ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Professional work  

My private therapy practice begun in 2019.

 

In 2019 I also initiated, coordinated, and was the lead counsellor, of a small community counselling service in the Highlands of Scotland, until 2023. 

 

I offer a 20 year professional career prior to being a therapist. This includes working within primary and secondary mental health services and rehabilitation projects offering one to one case support, as a senior practitioner, client case leader, team leader and service manager. This has provided comprehensive experience in client-centred work, helping people who are struggling and facing life crises' to make positive and empowering changes in their lives and improve their well-being. 

Professional Higher Education  

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Traumatology and PTSD

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

  • EMDR in Therapy & Coaching - Professional Practitioner Training 

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy 

  • Art Therapy Foundation

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Personal experience  

​In addition to my clinical knowledge, personal experience of trauma enables me to understand its intricacies and complexes. I am living proof that trauma can be safely processed and healed. The combination of evidence-based techniques, a holistic approach, and a skilful therapist, offers fertile ground for lasting healing and recovery. 

''Turn your wounds into wisdom'. -Oprah Winfrey

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​My therapeutic practice is also influenced by the skilful spiritual practices I have engaged in for over 30 years, such as mindfulness, meditation, wisdom teachings, compassion and loving kindness.​ I have had the good fortune to work with many leading spiritual teachers around the world, whose wisdom helps to navigate my

therapeutic work. 

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Wallace and Dinky, (the dogs), and Frieda and Marbel,

(the cats) going for a walk together. 

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