I have spent the past 17 years working in education as a psychotherapist, with a consistent focus on positively influencing people’s lives. My work spans both educational and university settings, delivering training, supervision and therapeutic support.
I am an accredited psychotherapist-qualified supervisor, trained in coaching through the ICF, and have additional training in EMDR, a widely recognised therapy for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
My professional experience includes roles as a supervisor, coordinator, and facilitator, working with both individuals and groups in therapeutic and training contexts. This diverse background allows me to provide guidance, support, and development opportunities tailored to the needs of professionals in education and related fields.
I serve as an Integrative Psychotherapist in partnership with Livewell Counselling Service, operating as an associate. With registration under the BACP, I hold a first-class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. My commitment to comprehensive care is reflected in my completion of various certifications, including Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health, School Counsellor Online Certificate, Adult Mental Health Awareness, and Trans/Gender Identity Awareness.
As a qualified person-centred therapist, I focus on creating a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where together we can explore life’s challenges, build resilience for personal growth, and develop coping strategies for change. Combined with my Art degree experience, I can offer therapeutic interventions to help process your life difficulties in a creative and holistic way, facilitating healing and hope. My history includes senior business management responsibilities within a local authority. An effective communicator, motivating, and empowering others in community, youth, nursery, and educational environments. I have worked alongside, drugs and alcohol rehabilitation teams as well as counselling for a domestic violence service.
My work is shaped by a long and varied career in 'Education and Counselling', having worked in a variety of educational settings for over 30 years and as a qualified counsellor for over 16 years.
I've supported a wide range of clients therapeutically, taught counselling at a professional level and now practise as a clinical supervisor. This breadth of experience allows me to bring both depth and perspective to each relationship.
I offer a calm, supportive and reflective space where clients, practitioners and educators can feel heard and supported. Together we can work to develop insight, confidence and meaningful change, enabling growth and understanding to unfold at a pace that feels right for you."