I studied management and business studies to post-graduate level, but I never felt entirely happy working in this area it always felt like there was something missing. It took a major event in my life to make me look at things from a completely different perspective and reassess my priorities.
So I decided to change career and follow my instincts. I began by taking the certificate in counselling, then went on to add advanced mediation and conflict resolution management skills to advanced level and in 2003 I went on to take the three-year professional diploma in psychodynamic, person-centred counselling. These skills I employed during the course of my work in the NHS.
For the future, I am really looking forward to starting a Masters degree programme. In the meantime, I continue to attend regular workshops and seminars to study the different philosophies and theories in counselling. I feel this helps to keep my skills fresh and up-to-date.
As previously mentioned, I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and adhere to the strict Code of Ethics, Confidentiality and Complaints Procedure. I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and have undergone an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
I am also a member of the Association of Independent Practitioners (AIP). I attend regular supervision sessions in accordance with fitness to practice regulations.
My area of work; -
You don’t need to have a major problem to book a few sessions of counselling. I am seeing more and more people who, just like our American counterparts, want to learn more about themselves.
Some clients prefer to have some time and space to really think about who they really are, what it is they truly want and where they want to be in the future. They look upon the counselling sessions as personal development.
I am happy to see people for short-term or long-term work. I will work with you on whatever you wish to bring to counselling.