My Background

I have worked within the field of human services since 1984, including 14 years as a qualified field social worker. Since 2000, I have been registered as a Psychotherapist with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

I am an EMDR Approved Europe Practitioner and a member of the EMDR Association of UK & Ireland . I completed the accredited EMDR training with Alexandra Richman.

My qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and an M.A. ( 'With Distinction' ) in Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapy from The Sherwood Institute, where I trained from 1992 to 1996 and 2002 to 2003.

I adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Practice provided by The Sherwood Institute and UKCP.

I also hold a Bsc Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Leicester and a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from the University of Exeter .

I am a student of the Diamond Approach with the Ridhwan School UK.