Biography

“ My aim is to empower you to get to where you want to be. To help you discover your potential; to overcome your personal obstacles and issues; to improve your relationships.

I have been a therapist for 27yrs and qualified up to masters level. I've worked in various settings including the NHS (hospital and doctors surgeries) and large national charities. This has given me a breath of experience in for example addictions, depression and anxiety disorders, relationship and family issues; self-harm and suicidal behaviour; trauma and bereavement.
Humanistic Person Centred approach has guided my training towards Integrative Psychotherapy. The philosophy that we are all unique fits this model; it recognises the value of you as a unique person and combines elements of other approaches to help you grow and flourish.

The years have taught me that I don't have all the answers although I do have the skills to help you discover yours. I also know that I can sit with you and be with you in your felt sense of anxiety, fear, depression, anger, chaos or loneliness. I strongly believe that you can be empowered to find your own answers.

My passion is in the evolving research of neuro-psychotherapy or brain based therapy. This approach is based in cutting edge brain science - how the brain works, the connection with mind and body, our social interactions and our environment and how we experience all of this - emotionally and behaviourally. Maybe that sounds a lot but basically it just means that it helps me to see the whole of you rather than just one part of you.

Together you and I can work towards discovering ways that help you to arrive at where you want to be. As we adjust to the presence of COVID19, online and telephone sessions offer unique opportunities for you and I to explore and experience how we work together.

Contact me by telephone, text or email to learn more about me and or to explore what you feel you need. Together we will work on strategies that help you to address the root causes of your issues and build your resilience.

Member of

British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists - Registered Member BACP

Approach to treatment

Integrative Person Centred - This approach honours the the uniqueness of your needs by selecting and combining elements of specific therapies and finding the best fit for you. This best fit is arrived at together - you and I in exploration.
Solution Focused Brief Intervention; Trauma Informed Therapy; Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy; Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Transactional Analysis; Psychodynamic Therapy; Emotional Freedom Technique.

Languages spoken

English

Currently Practice

Private Practice - Falmouth Cornwall

Therapy Types

Depression & Low Mood Disorders; Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder/Phobias/Panic Attacks; Stress/Anger Management; Trauma/PTSD; Grief/Bereavement; Family/Relationship issues; Addiction - alcohol, prescribed and non-prescribed drugs & Relapse prevention; Self-esteem and Motivation.

Qualifications

MSc Counselling/Psychotherapy, Supervision (Integrative)
MA Mindfulness-based Approaches (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy & Mindfulness-based Stress reduction)
Dip. Counselling; Dip. NLP; Dip. Trauma & Mental Health; NADA Auricular Acupuncture; Practitioner Emotional Freedom Technique; Cert. Dual Diagnosis Alcohol & Drug Addiction

Demographics of Focus

12 -18yrs
18 plus