I offer a free initial telephone consultation to answer any questions you might have.
Professional experience
I have 12 years of experience of using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other research based therapy approaches to help people address a wide range of issues.
I have 16 years experience working in health and wellbeing services, helping people:
break free from unhelpful habits and thinking patternsdiscover their inner strengths and wisdom activate the ability to create the life they want - with passion; presence; purpose
Specialist areas of experience in therapy and coaching
I have specialist experience in assisting with:
building confidence, assertiveness and self esteemovercoming anxiety, panic and phobias effective communication skills and public speakingbuilding better relationships at home and at work moving from unhappiness and depression to appreciation, contentment - even joy!healing the pain of separation and bereavement re-building your life after losspain management - finding courage, strength and calm in the midst of painmanaging anger and mood swings healthilyhealing and recovery from childhood and adult traumafreedom from addictions and self harmovercoming eating disorderstransforming body image and weight issuesdeeper intimacy in relationshipsturning your vision and goals into reality
Mentoring skills, knowledge and experience
I draw upon several years of managerial experience including and my experience in project development and team leadership. I have 18 years of organisational experience of working in a variety of different health related services, teams and positions of responsibility in the UK and abroad. This enables me to contribute personal and professional insight when helping you with employment-specific issues such as;
helping you discover and activate your true potential interviewing excellence and getting the job you really wantaddressing challenging work dynamics in the most constructive wayincreasing your ability to make positive change happenhelping you to manage stress and thrive in the job you’ve got! leadership skills that maximise the positive contribution of each team player
Experience as a supervisor
I have been providing supervision to therapists since 2001 and am committed to holding an encouraging, supportive space in which to reflect, learn and develop from all experiences. If you’re interested in supervision with a CBT or Integrative approach read more here.
My profile as a trainer and lecturer
I have been providing training for therapists and therapy students for 9 years. I am currently a lecturer and tutor in psychology, counselling and healthcare departments at two London Institutes of Further Education. I am registered as a fully qualified lecturer with the Institute for Further Education.
I greatly enjoy assisting people in their ongoing personal and professional development within group settings, by implementing a wide range of creative and inspiring teaching and learning strategies. I'm enthusiastic about building healthy team work, in which people inspire and support each other! I am committed to promoting peoples’ self-empowerment - by enabling them to develop the skills they already have, and to appreciate their own expertise from experience.
If you are interested in learning how to train, lead or manage others in this way, you may be interested in my professional mentoring services.
You may also be interested in having me provide a staff development workshop for your team. This could be on a range of topics that help people handle stress creatively (even learn how to thrive on it!); work well in partnership with one another and make a strong, practical commitment to the vision and values of your organisation. Call or email me and we can discuss you and your team’s requirements.
Professional qualifications
My professional qualifications, accreditation and registration offer you assurance that my practice is well regulated and has a well informed and ethically sound basis. They are:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Accreditation and registration; with the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
Post Graduate (masters level) Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with Distinction; University of Royal Holloway
Certificate of Extended Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with Distinction; The Association of Psychological Therapies
Diploma in Belief Therapy for Addictions; The Therapons Institute, USA
Board Certification to Practice as a Therapons Addictions Counsellor; The Therapons Institute, Diploma of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector; Canterbury Christchurch University
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy; University of Southampton
Therapist Registration; with the Health Professions Council
I'm a very enthusiastic life-long learner and have participated in many additional certificated professional training workshops. I can email you this list, which I've not included here because its very long, but I'd be happy to show it off!
Do call me on 07507 376 875 or email me if you're interested in working with me for either personal or professional development, and to find out more about any aspect of my experience, training and skills.
All my clinic locations are a few minutes walk from tube & bus stops, with quick overground links. I can also come to your workplace, or other location that suits you best.
If an appointment is difficult to make, I can offer therapy, coaching and mentoring sessions by telephone.
