“If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and to love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love. Loving oneself is the foundation for loving another person.”
about me
I took my Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling, from the Psychosynthesis Trust, in London. I chose Psychosynthesis because it sees the whole person - past, present and potential for the future. It brings in breathing, meditation, mindfulness and a range of creative therapeutic approaches, alongside talking therapy. Since qualification I have continued training, undertaking the Advanced Diploma and Couples Counselling: Transpersonal and Integrative Couples Facilitation Training.
I am an experienced, qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), which sets the standards for Counselling in the UK and the Ethical Framework for practitioners.
My work is both short and long term, depending on your needs, but ultimately I want to support you to work on whatever issues you choose to bring to therapy. I have trained to work with individuals and couples, facilitating communication and dialogue in a non-judgemental way.
My first passion was Psychology which I studied in Australia, moving to the UK after university. Changing countries led me to roles in the Media, Health and International Development sectors.
I worked as a chief executive and I know how tough senior leadership roles are - how challenging it can be to meet the demands work places on you. This is particularly true if you want to balance your work life with home, family, and things that you love.
I am passionate about and committed to professional development and life long learning. I am an assistant trainer at the Psychosynthesis Trust and attend courses, seminars and conferences throughout the year (national and international). I am fully insured as a professional counsellor. The latest developments in neuroscience and the understanding of why and how psychotherapy works is an area of special interest to me.
I am welcoming of diversity and have experience of working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds. My voluntary work includes supporting the use of trauma-informed yoga to improve the health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.
