Qualification I hold an M.A. (First Class) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative) from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences, ICHAS. I am registered as an Accredited Counsellor with A.P.C.P., Professional Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
I am a Neuro Affective Relational Therapist (NARM), Complex Trauma Training Centre CTTC (2025)
I also hold the following higher educational qualifications:
Bachelor of Education (University of Exeter, 1977)
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work / Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (Leeds Polytechnic 1989)
Diploma in Systemic Management (Roehampton Institute, 1994)
M.Sc. in Systemic Management (University of Sunderland, 1996)
Social Work Practice Teacher Award (Kingston University, 1996)
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (University of Derby) (In process)
Experience10++ years in Integrative Therapist
Before working as a therapist, I worked as a social worker, manager, and consultant. In these roles, I had a wide range of experience.
I offer general counselling privately and through a charity. For some clients, this is person-centred, supportive work; many have had unresolved grief. Some clients have come into counselling looking to change long-standing behaviours and reactions that have their roots in their early years. Here, my specialist trauma training has been invaluable. I use an integrative, relationship-based model. The relationship we build in counselling is central to the effectiveness of the therapy.
My clients have spanned the life course, from eighteen to their eighties. I particularly enjoy working with young adults. I am an adoption specialist.
Approach Are you facing challenges in life that are overwhelming? Would you like to talk to someone? I am a counselling therapist offering online sessions. I work with people who are negotiating difficult family relationships, managing parenting challenges, identity issues or coping with separation and loss. I offer a sliding scale of concessionary payments with reduced rates, for example, if you are a student, on a low wage or an older person on a pension.
I have specialist experience in adoption and in dealing with the long-term impact of early trauma. The relationship we build during our time together provides the base for the changes you are looking for.