About me
I have helped many couples and individuals in over 32 years of working as a Therapist in Private Practice, Relate and the NHS. I have helped people with a wide range of distressing life difficulties and I work in the specialised field families, relationships and sex and I have in-depth knowledge and experience in this field.
Sex therapy and sex and porn addiction are areas where I have specialist expertise. I work with both addicts and their partners , both individually and in helping their recovery as a couple. I am currently Vice Chair of the Association of Therapistsof Sex Addiction and Compulsivity.
I am also an Experienced Clinical Supervisor (29 years) and work with counsellors in many settings face to face and via Zoom.
Some of the relationship problems I work with are:
- compulsive sexual behaviour
- affairs
- parenting and step-parenting
- communication problems
- sexual problems including loss of desire
- family issues including parenting teenagers
- separation and divorce
- loss
- trauma
If the problem you are experiencing does not appear here, do call and I will let you know how I can help.
Being in a relationship is one of the most fulfilling and healthy parts of life, but when a relationship experiences difficulties, life can feel very stressful, provoke anxiety and depression. The fact that you are reading this probably means that you care about your relationship and want to address and work through the problems that you are having --which is great. Or it may be that a relationship has ended and you are wanting to understand why, to rebuild your confidence and self esteem so that you can go forward.
If you have a sexual problem, whether it is a specific sexual disorder or a lack of interest in sex, I can help you through tried and tested Sex Therapy Programmes.
Sex addiction, porn addiction and sexual compulsivity are increasingly common presenting problems and, not only have I got extensive experience of working with these problems, I have developed and deliver the UK's first Accredited Diploma Course to equip other therapists to work with this problem. I work with the individual on their addiction and with their partners to help them with their sense of betrayal and trauma.
My approach is an integration of psychodynamic, systemic and CBT. I also work using EMDR in conjunction with my CBT and Integrative therapy to work through past and current trauma.
I work face to face in Cheshire, (WA3) or on Zoom. I have clients in UK and many countries worldwide.
I provide training in the following areas in the Manchester area and on Zoom:
Diploma in working with Sex Addiction (CPCAB Accredited at level 5)
- Working with couple relationships
- Working with sexual problems
- Online counselling
- Attachment
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Counselling Studies
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy
- BSc (hons)
- Diploma in Online Therapy
- Relate Couple Counselling Training
- Relate Supervisor Training
- EMDR 1 2 3
- EMDR and Attachment Disorders
- Sex Addiction Diploma
- Child Safeguarding
- Working with Suicidal Clients
- Neurodiverse Clients
I have worked with Relate as a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer for 33 years, and in the NHS as a Primary Care Therapist for 15 years.I now work largely in Private Practice in Cheshire and online.
- Past President of the International Society for Mental Health Online
- Past Chair Association of Counsellors and Therapists Online
- Vice Chair ATSAC
- Founder Member ACTO
- Registered Member COSRT
- General member NCPS
- Registered Supervisor COSRT and NCPS
- Qualified Member ATSAC
- Member EMDR Association: UK and Europe
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The Association for Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC) is the leading UK organisation providing hope, information, support, and treatment options for those affected by sexual addiction and compulsivity.
ATSAC sets standards of practice for qualified therapists and provides accreditation for specialist training courses. A therapist who has gone through ATSAC recognised training will have the knowledge to respect and work with you sensitively to find out how best to support your needs.
Therapy options may include one-to-one sessions, group work, and/or relationship counselling. ATSAC is a not-for-profit organisation.
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
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Fees
£60.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60 per hour for individuals,
£70 per hour for couples.
£90 per hour for EMDR
£80 for sex addiction work
£50 per therapeutic email exchange
£70 per hour for clinical supervision
All fees payable at the time of sessions by cash, card or bank transfer.
When I work
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Working hours are flexible, particularly for clients in different time zones I offer sessions at the same time each week or nsessions can be varied to fit with your schedule
Further information
I am an integrative therapist with substantial training in psychodynamic systemic and CBT modalities. I offer a client centred approach and therapy is supportive of you as a unique individual or couple, helping you to find the best way forward to help you change in positive ways. I do not work in a time limited way, offering you a certain number of sessions.
I will continue to work with you for as long as it is being helpful. That might be a short period to do a focussed piece of work or we may meet for a long period. I may ask you to complete helpful tasks between sessions designed to support our work together.Initially I ask that you commit to six sessions.
Payment should be made at or before each session and is payable by cash, card or bank transfer. If working together online, I can send a payment link for card payment or bank details for a bank transfer.
