About me
Our life’s journey is a mythical adventure; its many challenges present obstacles in the way to finding our purpose and fulfillment. At times, these challenges take on dimensions we cannot cope with without a listening companion, who shares our exploration into our very personal ‘rabbit holes’: Who am I - and why do I encounter these unbearable difficulties?
Our deepest goals, our fulfillment and purpose, seem to drown under anxieties, unresolved trauma, depression, lack of self esteem and maybe a continuous stream of negative self talk. How on earth can we reach peace, contentment, good relationships with others and ourselves? Often, these obstacles to peace are due to dramatic and unhealthy circumstances which mar our perception for decades to come. We feel totally overwhelmed.
However, when you finally reach out, you open up to new perspectives; you meet with a person whose deep listening and empathy awakens your own self appreciation. Eventually you let go of the old narrative, the blinkers come off; you can breathe again and feel the optimism and motivation which puts colour and sparkle back into your life.
I am trained in person-centred counselling. I will accompany you in your journey of self discovery with empathy and honesty, but will not direct you. I will challenge you at times and try to shed light onto areas you may have tried to avoid. As we often tend to be too much in our heads, I may suggest a more somatic technique such as EMDR which helps with integrating disturbing events. For those who are drawn to it I offer to take a more spiritual and holistic view of their lives through dream work or visualisation; last, not least, as I am also a painter and used to be a journalist, I am very open to creative expression and exploration.
I have adult children, used to be in a 40 year long relationship and live in a small intentional community for 30 years. As I also work as a decorator, I appreciate hands on practicality and the importance of a beautiful home which reflects who we are and where we can relax.
Training, qualifications & experience
2018 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, UHI
2019 Diploma in Transpersonal Psychology, online course 'Centre of Excellence'
Nov 2019 Certificate for completing Introductory Transactional Analysis
2020 Online Diploma Course in EMDR Therapy
2020 Online Diploma in Jungian Therapy
2020 OnlineDiploma in Jungian Archetypes
2020 Online Diploma in Advanced Shadow Mastery
2020 Online Diploma in Neuroplasticity
2021 Online Diploma in Relationship Psychology
2021 Online Diploma in NLP Foundation Skills
2021 Online Diploma in Gestalt Therapy
2021 Online Diploma in Dream Analysis and Therapy
1920 Online Advanced Diploma in Child Psychology, online 'Oxford Home Studies'
2010 Certificate of Completion in modules 1&2 of Professional Coach Training
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£30.00 - £40.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
sliding scale from £30 to £40 per 60 minute session; the introductory session is £20/60 mins.
If cancellations happen at short notice ( less than 48h in advance) I ask for half of the agreed price.
When I work
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Further information
I will be away from 4th April till 14th July 2024, but can still see you on Zoom.
