My Approach

Hello and welcome. Life can be pretty tough for everyone at times and these are very strange times indeed.

I provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any difficult feelings you have. I like to work in a very mindful way to help you reduce any anxiety you may be feeling and be able to deal better with everything else that is going on for you. Sometimes our feelings are hard to talk about so I like to use creative approaches such as visualisation, art materials, and even toys. This approach may unlock things you're not even aware you're holding on to. We can work this way over video and telephone using any materials you may have at home.

My approach is very inclusive and it is your experience of life that I am interested in - your background, your identity and your culture. I can help with feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or a general sense that you could feel better than you do. I also support people who don't know what they feel but know something isn't quite right and people with identity issues, ageing fears and past and present trauma.

I am based in the West Midlands but see people from across the UK online. I plan to see clients face to face again as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do get in touch to arrange a free of charge telephone consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

About Me

I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist with an underpinning humanistic-existential philosophy. My main focus is working within the therapeutic relationship with clients over mid to long term therapy blending psychodynamic theories into my overall humanistic approach to support mental wellbeing.

I have helped people for over 30 years to deal with difficult issues in their lives working in the voluntary and charity sector and using counselling, coaching and mentoring skills. I have concentrated on one to one counselling and psychotherapy since 2017.

I have the following qualifications:
- MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2020)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Counselling Tutor, ACTO Certified (2020)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2019)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2018)
- Graduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2017)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, University of Birmingham (2000)
- BA (Hons), The Open University (1994)

I work with

• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist