This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I offer a safe, confidential, welcoming space where you can safely explore your feelings and difficulties. The work I do can be fun, dynamic - and depending on your commitment - it can bring succinct and satisfying results. I recommend an initial assessment, followed by 6 weeks of therapy and then a review. This ensures we stay in focus and you are getting the most out of the Therapy service.
I am fully trained and experienced Art's Psychotherapist in Dramatherapy and Family Therapy. (B.A.Hons, PgDip, MA) I am a full member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) and Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC). Dramatherapy is the use of Drama Techniques (not necessarily role-play) with the intention of healing. It can take the form of image making, writing, story-telling, object sculpts, Gestalt and Psychdrama to enable you to make the sub-conscious, conscious. where difficulties can be brought to the surface and healed, giving a voice to buried and suppressed feelings. Talking can be a valuable part of the therapy, but with my approach you will find that you will be able to access your own instincts and place of healing, often non-verbally.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have 25 years experience working as an Arts Psychotherapist in a variety of Mental Health settings including Forensic Psychiatric Units, medium secure units for BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder/Self-harmers), Community Rehabilitation Units and Schools. I recently ran the Family Mediation Service for 3 years at a local children's Charity in Colchester and Tendring.
I have adopted a flexible, eclectic approach to Therapy and clients, depending on your individual needs. I work one to one and systemically with children, adults, adolescents and their families. So if you are having problems communicating with, or understanding your kids, please feel free to contact me.
I am a full member of British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) and the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).
I have been a Guest Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridge University on their MA Psychology/Counselling/Psychotherapy/Dramatherapy courses.
I have written work published in Dramatherapy and Ritual Theatre textbooks on the subjects of PTSD, Personality Disorder, working in Forensic Psychiatry and offering therapeutic support to children, families and communities in Sri Lanka, post Tsunami. I have also spoken at various conferences over the years covering all areas of mental health.
I offer training courses for NHS, Business corporations and other mental health/wellness organisations.
I am a fully qualified Clinical Supervisor. I can provide supervision for Counsellors, therapists, groups and other organisations.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Because I feel that Therapy should be available to everyone, I work on a sliding scale of fees so that everyone can afford Therapy. You can call me to discuss what is affordable for you, depending on your financial circumstances.
When I work
I work Monday to Friday and am flexible with the hours i work. I also work 2 late evenings per week for clients who work or other commitments.
Further information
If you, your children or any of your family are living with any of the following, I can help:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Lack of confidence
- Low self-worth
- ADHD
- Autism
- Loss
- Grief
- Trauma
- Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Self-harm
- Relationship problems.
