My backgroundI'm passionate about helping individuals and couples experience more fulfilment, contentment, and resilience in their daily lives. I bring 25 years experience of working in health and wellbeing services using therapeutic approaches to promote wellbeing. I've supported many people move through crisis points, navigate life changes, and re-establish healthier relationships.
My core qualifications include:
Over the years I have undertaken a wide range of trainings including: internal family systems, mindfulness, building resilience, stress management, cognitive behavioural therapy, compassionate focussed therapy, and working with addictions. I have been practising and training as a therapist since 2005. I'm an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow an ethical framework for good practice. For years I worked in the NHS as a mental health professional and remain registered with the Health Professionals Council (HCPC). My mental health background means I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, addictions and work related stress. I've also worked at a university developing a Wellbeing Service to address the mental health needs of students. I provided bespoke therapeutic interventions, specialist mental health mentoring, and staff training. In addition I've delivered training, supervision, and consultancy to a variety of organisations over the years (business, charity, and public sector). My private practice is in Cheltenham and on online/phone. I'm a member of ComPsych, one of the largest Employee Assisted Programmes (EAP) globally and am also registered with BUPA ,WPA, AXA, Vitality, Cigna, and Aviva as a provider of counselling and psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples of all sexual orientations. I receive regular supervision and am highly dedicated to continuing professional and personal development. I'm committed to integrating sustainable values and practices into my business as well as my personal life. I bring a professional, creative, and dynamic approach to my work with humility and presence. |