I have been a practising counsellor since 1989, and have built a wealth of professional experience both in my own practice and as a volunteer in a youth counselling service set in a multi-ethnic community. In 1998 I gained a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling at Roehampton Institute. Feeling I needed more “tools in my toolbox”, in 1999 I completed a Diploma in Brief Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with Uncommon Knowledge, a hypnotherapy training organisation recognised by the Hypnotherapy Standards Council. I have diplomas in both Performance and Life Coaching from Newcastle College of Further Education.

I have a private practice and also work for a number of employee-assistance programmes. In both settings my clients come from very diverse backgrounds and present with a wide range of problems such as stress, anxiety, abuse, addictions, bereavement, depression, divorce, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, relationship and sexual difficulties, and many other associated issues. Whatever the problem, I always use an individually tailored approach for each client.

When working as a coach, I help clients to clearly define their life and career goals and work with them to produce an action plan for attaining those goals.

I am a member of the Coaching Academy and the General Hypnotherapy Register and a Licentiate of the National Council for Hypnotherapy. I receive regular supervision from a professionally qualified supervisor and am committed to my continuing professional development. As I often work with children and vulnerable adults, I have an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate issued by the Criminal Records Bureau dated 28th September 2006.

I have recently discovered my Core Process – Embracing Freedom. These two words have really added a new dimension to my life. I feel more open to change and growth and look forward to helping others discover their own freedom and realise their potential. If you would like to know more about this, follow the link below.

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