I am passionate about working with clients to explore new ways of engaging with their own experience, in relationship with others, and with the existential dilemmas inherent in our lives. I work collaboratively, helping clients to a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves, their lives, and their relationships.
I am an experienced relationship and individual therapist who was certified by ICEEFT as an emotionally focused therapist in 2012, as a supervisor of EFT therapists in 2015 and as a Trainer in 2018. Before this I was a Person Centred Counsellor working with individuals, having qualified as a counsellor in 1992. I am also an experienced and qualified supervisor and trainer of counsellors.
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2025 - Dementia Affirmative GSRD therapy video on YouTube as part of my Advanced Diploma with Pink Therapy.
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Relevant Qualifications:
2025 Advanced Diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Psychotherapy; Pink Therapy. 2018 ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer 2015 ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor 2012 ICEEFT Certified EFT Therapist 2011 Certificate in Relationship Counselling, Marriage Care 2013 PhD – the reciprocal influence of counselling students and trainers 2004 PGCILTHE (post graduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education), Lancaster University 2000 Certificate in Person Centred Counselling Supervision, PCT Professional Development, Glasgow 1992 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Eigenwelt Studies, Newcastle Vertical Divider
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Affirming the lives of LGBTQ+ people impacted by dementia |
I am a co-director of the British Emotionally Focused Therapy Centre (BEFT) - a group of professional therapists who have come together on a voluntary basis to form a community of Emotionally Focused Therapy practitioners in Britain.
I am an accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework.
I am an accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework.
I originally trained as an Occupational Therapist and worked in a range of mental health settings before moving into counsellor training in further and higher education. From 2007 – 2010 I was Programme Manager of Counselling Courses at the University of Cumbria and from 2010 – 2013 I was the Director of Relationship Counselling for the national charity Marriage Care. Since 2013 I have worked privately.
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