In order to qualify as a psychotherapist, I first completed a Certificate in Counselling at the University of South Wales. I then undertook extensive training at Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, gaining a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and a Masters Degree in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy. This was a seven year course of in-depth study. As part of that training I completed a one year placement at a hospice bereavement service and a second year’s placement at an inpatient acute psychiatric ward. In my final years I studied Ecopsychotherapy, completing a research dissertation on the relationship between landscape and integrative psychotherapy.
I am a qualified supervisor, having attained an initial Diploma in Supervision at Iron Mill College then a further UKCP Diploma at CSTD.
Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I worked in Secondary Education for 18 years. I had completed a Masters Degree in Geography at Cambridge University, and PGCE at Bristol University, and initially I worked as a Geography teacher. I then trained in Special Educational Needs, working particularly with children with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. I held posts including Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator and Head of Inclusion.
I have taught trainings on:
Working with psychotherapy clients with chronic illness
Ecopsychotherapy and working outdoors with psychotherapy clients
Working with clients who have experienced domestic violence
I have undertaken further training in the following areas:
Working with psychotherapy clients online
Polyvagal Theory, Oxytocin and the Neurobiology of Love and Trust
Considering the role of politics in psychotherapy
I have been working with psychotherapy clients since 2016, and currently have a full time private practice.