I can also be found in Counselling Directory and BACP Find A Therapist
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Currently I work in North Cornwall or online any where in the UK
Welcome
I am an Integrative therapist, adopting a wide range of techniques to meet each individual’s needs which have been acquired over many years of training and professional experience.
Beginning my own journey of therapy when a treasured friend ended his life, I found the space I needed to express my grief in a warm safe environment that facilitated me to find my voice.
The therapist offered me respect, honouring my experience, and this led me to want to give something back, to offer others what I had found to be so healing. I will always be grateful for her skill and gentleness.
Alongside my original Person Centred counselling training I worked in support services in Homeless Hostels, Mental Health agencies, charitable agencies dealing with trauma, Adult and Further Education, and the Prison Service.
This work involved supporting others to find their unique voice, to build a sense of agency, belonging, and support frameworks alongside acknowledging their strengths.
I believe that everyone has the ability to realise their potential and have passionately encouraged and supported people to find this in my work with mental health services, organisations for people with disabilities, homelessness, bereavement, grief and loss, health, sexual assault and abuse, parenting, sexuality, gender and identity, and pregnancy issues.
I appreciate everyone has a different range of needs and tailoring my practice to meet these for all ages (4 years upwards).
My original training being Person-Centred, this is the core of who I am as a therapist and a human being. Alongside this, I trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Existential, and Psychodynamic approaches. Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology are also some elements of my therapeutic repertoire.
Our therapy sessions are you space. I will always check with you what you need to feel safe and welcome in the room.
Working online I will also always ask what you need, whether it is screen off or a change in background, or if you need me to ask questions.
I offer a neuro-affirmative approach and celebrate the richness of difference.
Creativity has always been a great passion of mine, and enriched my therapeutic practice, including writing, painting, ceramics, and stained glass (amongst other arts and crafts), and I am a partner in Time and Tide Taletellers storytelling duo.
I also love cooking, gardening, walking, singing, dabbling with the violin and harp, and am in a Morris Dancing group.
Beekeeping is one of the interests that has brought me a lot of joy as environmental conservation is close to my heart. Here in Cornwall I lead a a Therapeutic Horticulture Group, and hope to develop Forest Bathing, Walk and Talk, and Wild Therapy.
Organisations I have worked with are Cruse Bereavement Care Bristol, Bath and South West, Bristol Crisis Service for Women, Self-Injury Self-Help, SARA (Support After Rape and Abuse), MIND across the UK, Kindred Spirits, primary and secondary schools in Cardiff and Bristol, HMP Ashfield, Oasis School of Human Relations, Body Care Clinics, Marie Stopes International, Off The Record, St Peter’s Hospice, The Priory, Second Step, Social Services, Bristol Community Health, The Rehab Network, Employee Assistance Programmes, and received referrals from media including ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Counselling
- Master's Degree in Supervision
- Master's Degree in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Diploma in Play Therapy
- Diploma in Couple Counselling
- Diploma in Contemporary Trauma Practice
- Advanced Diploma in Eating Disorders and Neurodiversity
At first I was doubtful if this this quietly spoken woman would be able to get through to my son but I couldn't believe how he managed to open up and what a difference his sessions have made to his confidence. He smiles so much more now .
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