About me
I am a Family Therapist, also known as a Systemic Psychotherapist. I have worked for 30 years in the field of mental health with children and adults. I also specialise in couples therapy, supporting couples to improve their relationship or manage separation, loss or divorce and the impact on the family.
I also have long experience of young people's mental health issues in adolescence, such as anxiety, ADHD, Autism, educational challenges and emerging anorexia or depression. Supporting parents and families has been an important part of the work.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA in Occupational Therapy
- MA in Family Therapy
- 2 year Certificate in Systemic Supervision
- 25 years working in Child and Adolescent teams in the NHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- 15 years in private therapy working with couples and families
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
I offer a range of fees depending on the whether individual, couples or families needing support and will be happy to discuss with all clients
Further information
I aim to bring my professional experience to enrich and share stories to help people face difficult moments of transition in their life. I wish to make a collaborative relationship and share my understanding to help clients move forward and feel properly supported.
