Training

I have a certificate in psychotherapy and counselling (2014) from Spectrum in London (www.spectrumtherapy.co.uk) This was a five year modular training and I began working with clients in 2012.  Spectrum's training included modules in Working with Anger, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Clinical Skills and Sexuality. I also hold a Certificate in Counselling Skills from the Iron Mill in Exeter and a Certificate in Awareness in Bereavement Care (Cruse). The majority of my work has been in private practice. I've also worked as a bereavement support volunteer for Cruse. I continue to engage in training and supervision with Spectrum.

I have an advanced certificate in couples therapy (Juliet Grayson - Interaction Training - CORST approved). Other recent professional development experiences that inform my practice include 'Working with Ex Boarders' (Nick Duffell), 'Internal Family Systems', (IFS) therapy (Alexia Rothman) and the Pesso Boyden Psychomotor approach (Juliet Grayson).

Background

I've always been passionate about supporting people to learn, change and flourish. Before training in psychotherapy, I worked for many years in the arts and education sector as a consultant, researcher and trainer. I also trained as a coach (The Cultural Leadership Programme) and an action learning set facilitator (Action Learning Associates).

I've been involved in my own self-development for over 15 years and regard my commitment to my own psychotherapy as core to the quality of my work with my clients.

Approach

I’m an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, having been trained in approaches from a range of psychotherapeutic traditions, including Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, NVC (non-violent communication) and Mindfulness. I draw heavily on Stanley Keleman's empowering work around how healing can be found through attention to our physiological / somatic patterns. Also central to my work is family therapist Virginia Satir’s brilliantly pragmatic work around relationships and communication and Pete Walker’s inspirational and deeply compassionate work on the impact of childhood emotional abuse and neglect. As a humanistic psychotherapist, I’m genuine in my responses, and your feelings about and reactions to your relationship with me can be explored where you wish to, as these ‘live’ experiences can be rich opportunities for understanding and growth.