A little about me and my philosophy
I am a fully qualified, BACP registered and integrative counsellor based on the UK’s lovely south coast. My aim is to offer you a safe space to think and talk about yourself, your life and relationships. Together we can then explore what overwhelms you, or where you might feel stuck; and create strategies to help you manage, refocus and rebuild.
As a therapist I believe that the relationship between us is key to you achieving your goals. So let me share a little about me. I am a parent to adult children, have worked in education, higher education and training for over 30 years, and I am the guardian of a lovely chocolate Labrador. In my downtime I love long walks in the New Forest, have a regular yoga practice, love to read and travel when I can.
I believe we have an innate desire to grow, heal, change and connect, but at times we are unable ourselves to enact this without help. I see myself as a fellow traveller in this process offering a compassionate connection in an honest and respectful way. Considering our relationships with others can often support greater understanding of our relationship with ourselves, and this is where you can do this.
Education & training
Counselling Training
Certificate in Counselling Iron Mill College, Exeter
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling Iron Mill College, Poole
Attachment and Trauma - Linda Cundy
Trauma Training - Carolyn Spring
Stars Domestic Abuse Training
Blue Star Pre Trial Training
Compassionate Inquiry in Action - Gabor Mate
Treating Trauma Toolkit
Intensive Trauma Treatment Course - Bessel Van Der Kolk
Transactional Analysis 101
I have undertaken additional training in working with trauma and the effects of PTSD and continue to engage in ongoing training and professional development as a core part of my practice.
Other QUALIFICATIONS
BSc (Hons) Geography LSE
PGCE Secondary Southampton University
experience
I work and volunteer at a Dorset based charity working with survivors of domestic abuse, sexual trauma and childhood abuse, and have worked therapeutically with young adults extensively at a university.
I am a BACP registered counsellor and abide by the BACP ethical framework.
USEFUL HELPINES IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS
Samaritans 116 123
