About Me
I have lived in Hertford for 22 years and in Hertfordshire for most of my life. I offer Counselling/Psychotherapy and Supervision from my private practice here. I love the outdoors, wildlife, horses and conservation.
Qualifications:
- BA (hons.) Humanities, The Open University, 1996
- Post Graduate Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Studies, Imperial School of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London,1999
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Therapeutic Counselling, The Institute of Psychosynthesis, London, validated by Middlesex University, 2004
- Equine Facilitated Therapy 2008
- Certificate in Couples Work, The Relational Academy, Cambridge, 2017
- Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups, The Grove Practice. London 2021
Experience:
- Private Counselling and Psychosynthesis Therapist in London and Hertfordshire since 2004.
- Counsellor, Group facilitator, Community Practitioner and Counselling Service Manager in various settings including alcohol, addiction, structured day and counselling services, Probation and Community Mental Health Teams.
- Design and delivery of Abstinence based 12 step approach group therapy treatment
- Harm reduction substance mis-use services, including management of open access service.
- Short and longer term individual counsellor in Doctor’s Surgeries within a commissioned NHS counselling service.
- Trainer on drink drive rehabilitation courses. Delivery and facilitator.
My experience as a Counsellor, Group facilitator, Supervisor and Trainer has helped me to develop a passion for supporting whole families where there have been addictions and trauma and the professionals that work with them.
I am interested in the process of healing across generations from the long-term effects of trauma, displacement and addictions on families. I have developed and offered both meditation and mindfulness techniques. I have piloted and led equine facilitated individual and group therapies and courses since 2008.
Professional Membership:
Individual Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and BACP Professional Accredited Register Membership