About Me
Now in my late fifties, I have weathered a variety of work and indeed, life experiences. Having been “at the sharp end” for a few years, I am very aware that life doesn’t always run smoothly and the challenges with which any one of us can be presented often require some help and support. As a highly empathic individual and professional practitioner, I can offer you such help and support. With over three hundred hours client work behind me, I understand and respect the value of you as an individual and that of your own unique situation. I will therefore tailor your therapy specifically to you and your needs, helping you to achieve your goals and fulfil your potential.
I have extensive experience in working with a variety of people in a variety of situations, mainly within health and education. This, along with studying for my qualifications has provided a great opportunity to learn about the relationship between physical, mental, social and emotional well-being, how each can affect the other and that all can be influenced by life events.
I employ a number of different therapeutic techniques, including suggestion therapy, hypnoanalysis and guided imagery. As a Pluralistic counsellor, I can offer you choice from a variety of approaches, depending on what you feel works for you. Always determined to provide the best that I can, I engage with different continuing professional development opportunities, to ensure that my knowledge and understanding of hypnotherapy and counselling is current. I monitor my own practice by attending regular supervision for myself and I am committed to my own self-development.
I am an accredited member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Professional Bodies
- The National Hypnotherapy Society
- The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Behavioural Studies
- Chrysalis Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Cert Hyp CS)
- Chrysalis Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (Dip CST)
- Chrysalis Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Princes Trust Level 5)