I’m a qualified psychotherapist with a particular
interest in relational trauma, shame and identity issues.
I've worked in a range of settings including an NHS GP surgery,
a local mental health charity, a specialist therapeutic service for refugees
and a residential care home for elderly people.
People say that I have an infectious laugh and that I’m good at connecting
with others.
About Me
My Story
I first thought about becoming a therapist in my early twenties when working with detained young people who were struggling with their mental health. As I gained their trust, I found that they would open up and share their stories of trauma and abuse with me.
It was not, however, until I ended up in therapy myself, that I started training as a therapist.
Through having therapy myself, I came to really value having somebody who listened to me attentively, who I could share my deepest fears with and who would challenge me in a gentle and compassionate way.
My Qualifications
I completed the following qualifications at the Northern Guild for Counselling and Psychotherapy:
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A Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Masters Level 7, UKCP accredited)
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A Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 5, BACP accredited)
I have completed Part 1 of EMDR training with Dr Naomi Fisher and due to complete Parts 2 and 3 in December 2024 and February 2025.
I have completed further training on a number of topics including trauma, working creatively, nature therapy, racial stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I have also studied and worked in various human rights and humanitarian fields in the UK and internationally and have diverse experiences in the corporate world and teaching. In addition, I hold qualifications in art history, law, French and Spanish.