I studied management and business studies to post-graduate level, but I never felt entirely happy working in this area, 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 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.
At the moment I am studying for a Masters degree in psychotherapy as well as continuing 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 includes individual and couple counselling and my experience covers:-
You don’t need to have a problem to book a few sessions of counselling. I am now seeing many more people who, just like our American counterparts, want to gain more insight into themselves and decide what it is they want from their life. Counselling can provide the right conditions in which to contemplate this. 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.